Babugosha/Indian Pear – Fruit Plants & Tree

Indian Pear Botanically known as Pyrus communis from Rosaceae family. It is a medium size deciduous tree which can grow upto 10-12 meter.

Pears are delicious fruit tree that can be grown in wide range of soils. Pears as it belong to rosaceae family member of plants which contains a long list of fruits including apples, apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, strawberries & almonds. The Babugosha, a variety of Pear is a mild, sweet fruit with a fibrous center. They are rich in important antioxidants, flavonoids. These can be grown in small yard spaces, making them a good choice for gardens. Pears are found in a variety of colors, including many different shades of green, red, yellow, gold, and brown.

MAXIMUM HEIGHT – It can reach upto 10-14 meter height, if planted in ground.

BLOOMING YEAR – The flowering start from end of January to February. Sometimes it may vary based on climate of particular area.

FRUITING TIME– Edible fruiting will start after 3-4 year after purchase.

GROWING TIPS – It grows best in temperate, moist subtropical climates.

• Initially 1-2 year take care of plants by protecting it from scorching sun.
• Apply any organic manure or fertilizer once in a month during the initial 1-2yrs, so that plant will become more healthy. After that add manure before 1 month of flowering seasons.
• Do regular pruning in order to make proper shape of the plant, encourage more side branches to make plant more bushy.
• Provide mulch surround the root zone, it keep maintain cool environment during summer.
• Apply NPK rich fertilizer during the flowering season.
• It is always recommonded to plant pear plant during Monsoon season.

INSIDE THE BOX

*above specifications are for indicative purpose only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

PLANT CARE  

LIGHT CONDITION – More than 6  hours of Direct Sunlight, but initial 1-2yrs young plant need to be protected from hot scorch sunlight.

WATERING SCHEDULE – Water when the top soil(2-3 inch) feels dry to touch. Always maintain moisture near the root zone. Reduce watering during winter & rainy season.

SOIL TYPE – The soil should be well drained, fertile & rich in organic content.

FERTILIZER APPLICATION – Initially upto 1 year apply any organic fertilizer once in a month. After full establishment apply any organic fertilizer(2-3 times in a year) or before the flowering season.

PLANT PROTECTION – Do regular pruning of the plant after completion of every fruiting season. Spray Neem Oil for primary treatment if found any infestation of disease or insect attack.

INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not over water it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
4. Provide support with stick/moss stick(vine plant) in order to make straight growth, for needed plant only.
5. Make sure that plants get enough indirect bright light for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting(minimum 1-2month)
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transist. It happens very rare.