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Beth
One of the earliest pears to ripen. It has good flavour and is a reliable cropper.
Origin: Kent UK, 1938
Pollination: Beth is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop. Pollination partners
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History and description of Beth
Beth pear was raised by Tydeman at East Malling Research Station, UK in 1938. Named in 1974.Small to medium conical shaped fruit. Smooth, pale yellow skin with almost no russetting. Creamy white, very juicy, melting flesh. Pleasant sweet flavour.
Small compact tree. Reliable and heavy cropper which starts producing fruit at a young age. One of the earliest pears to ripen. An excellent garden variety.
Characteristics of Beth pear trees
| Use | Dessert |
| Colour | |
| Flavour | |
| Fruit size | Small |
| Picking time | Late Aug |
| Season of use | Aug-Sep |
| Tree vigour | Small |
| Tree habit | Upright |
| Fruit-bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Suitable for | Northern Britain |
| Pollination date | 22 |
| Pollination group | D |
| Self-fertility | Self-sterile |
| Pollinators | Pollination partners |
| Parentage | Beurre Superfin Williams Bon Chretien |
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