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Pear Seeds for Planting Planting Instructions Best Planting Time: Outdoors: Late fall (for natural cold stratification) or early spring after last frost Indoors: Start 10-12 weeks before last frost date Planting Steps: Soil: Deep, well-draining loam (pH 6.0-7.0) Depth: Plant 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) deep Spacing: Allow 15-20 feet between future trees Light: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily) Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist during germination Germination & Early Care: Germination time: 4-16 weeks (requires cold stratification) Transplant seedlings when 12-18 inches tall Protect young trees from frost and animal damage Growth & Care Watering: Young trees: Water weekly during dry periods Mature trees: Deep watering every 2-3 weeks in drought Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Mature trees benefit from annual compost application Pruning: Train to modified central leader system Prune annually in late winter to maintain shape Pollination: Most varieties require cross-pollination (plant 2+ compatible varieties) Some self-fertile cultivars available Fruit Production Time to first fruit: 4-8 years from seed Harvest season: Late summer to fall Yield: Mature trees produce 50-100 lbs annually Climate Requirements: USDA Zones: 4-9 (varies by variety) Chill hours required: 600-1,000 hours below 7°C (45°F) Note: Seed-grown trees may produce fruit different from parent. For consistent fruit quality, consider grafted varieties. Trees grown from seed are often used as rootstock. Show more