Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Flordahome
Climate Zones:
Zones 6-9
Notes:
The medium-sized to large, green fruits are almost seedless. A
low-chilling variety (100-150 hours) that is well adapted to the south-
ern United States. Pollinate with 'Hood' or 'Pineapple'.
Hood
Climate Zones:
Zones 7-9
Notes:
The large, yellowish-brown fruits have smooth, white, sweet
flesh with a crisp texture. An excellent low-chilling variety (100-150
hours) for the southern United States. Resistant to fire blight. Pollinate
with 'Flordahome' or 'Pineapple'.
Kieffer
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Notes:
The medium-sized to large, yellowish-green fruits have gritty
flesh best suited to baking or canning. A medium-chilling European-
Asian pear hybrid adapted to the southern United States and more
northerly climates. A reliable producer with excellent resistance to fire
blight.
