Pear (Pyrus communis) VASARINĒ SVISTINĒ

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Vasarinė Sviestinė'

An old Lithuanian variety with huge, buttery fruits.

'Vasarinė Sviestinė' (which translates to "Summer Butter Pear") is an old and proven Lithuanian late summer variety, prized for its exceptionally large, juicy, and flavorful fruits. The flesh is sweet, semi-buttery to buttery, with a melting consistency. The tree is noted for its good frost hardiness and reliable resistance to scab. It is a dependable and productive choice for gardeners seeking high-quality, large pears at the end of summer.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large to very large fruits: The average weight reaches 150–250 g.
• Excellent buttery taste: The flesh is juicy, sweet, and melting, with almost no grit.
• Good frost hardiness: Suitable for moderate and colder regions.
• Good resistance to scab: Does not require intensive protection against this disease.
• High and regular productivity: A mature tree produces abundant yields.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Lithuania
• Type: An old, proven Baltic variety

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Growth is medium-strong to strong, forming a broad pyramidal crown. The variety is cross-pollinated; to ensure an abundant harvest, it needs another pear variety blooming at the same time nearby (e.g., 'Mramornaya', 'Suvenīrs').

Fruit

• Size: Large (150–250 g), and can be even larger on young trees.
• Skin: Yellow-green, with a bright red blush on the sunny side.
• Flesh: White, juicy, melting (semi-buttery to buttery), with minimal stone cells.
• Taste: Excellent, sweet, with a pleasant aroma.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost hardiness: The variety has good to high frost hardiness.
• Diseases: It has good resistance to scab but can be more susceptible to fruit rot, especially in rainy years.

Growing Recommendations

• Use: An ideal dessert variety for fresh consumption at the end of summer, also excellent for processing.
• Site: Prefers sunny and drier locations with well-drained soil.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: End of August.
• Eating maturity: Immediately after harvest.
• Storability: Short; intended for immediate consumption within 2–4 weeks.
• Transportability: Good.