Pear (pyrus communis) TRIUMF

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Triumf'

Early summer variety with buttery flesh and an attractive red blush.

'Triumf' is an excellent summer pear variety bred at the Romanian institute Piteşti – Mărăcineni. It was created by crossing ‘Napoca’ and ‘Beurré Giffard’. It is popular for its early ripening (as early as mid-July) and very tasty fruits with fine, buttery flesh and distinct red coloration.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Early ripening (second decade of July).
• Attractive fruits (50 – 60% of the surface is red).
• Buttery, fine, and sweet flesh.
• Resistance to Scab and Leaf spot.
• Good to high productivity.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: Fruit Research and Development Institute Piteşti – Mărăcineni
• Parentage: ‘Napoca’ × ‘Beurré Giffard’
• Registration: 1983

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium.
• Crown: Pyramidal.
• Yield: Good to high.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Medium to large, 120 – 150 g.
• Shape and Color: Conical or pyriform, slightly asymmetric. The skin is yellow-green, with 50 – 60% of the surface covered by bright red on the sunny side.
• Flesh: White, fine, buttery (melting), medium firm, and juicy.
• Taste: Very good, sweet.
• Usage: Intended for immediate fresh consumption.

Resistance and Requirements

• Disease resistance: Resistant to Scab and Leaf spot.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Partially self-fertile. For better yield, pollinators are recommended (e.g., ‘Daciana’, ‘Argessis’).

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Early summer variety, second decade of July (approx. July 10 – 20).
• Storage: Short (as with most summer pears), approx. 7 – 14 days.