Pear (pyrus communis) ROȘIOARE DE GORJ

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Roșioare de Gorj'

Romanian variety with attractive all-red fruits and buttery flesh.

'Roșioare de Gorj' (translated as "Red from Gorj") is an attractive Romanian pear variety, likely originating from the Gorj region. It is sought after for its intense all-red fruits, which not only look beautiful but also have excellent buttery and juicy flesh. Thanks to later flowering, it resists spring frosts well.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very attractive, all-over red fruits.
• Buttery (melting), juicy, and sweet flesh.
• Late flowering (protection against frosts).
• Early bearing onset and high yield.
• Good storage life (up to 3 months in the fridge).

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania (Gorj region)
• Meaning of name: "Red from Gorj"

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong.
• Yield: Early onset, high yield.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Medium size, 150 – 200 g.
• Shape: Pyriform.
• Skin: Attractive, intense red all over.
• Flesh: White, buttery (melting), juicy.
• Taste: Sweet, aromatic, of very good quality.
• Usage: Universal – fresh consumption, nectars, compotes.

Resistance and Requirements

• Flowering: Mid-late to late, reducing the risk of damage by spring frosts.

Harvest and Storage

• Storage: Good. 30 – 40 days in normal conditions, 2 to 3 months in the refrigerator.