date:Nov 14, 2023
fferent varieties to extend the harvest period.
Though that provides a better spread, it has its risks too, the account manager points out: It must make commercial sense. Quite a bit of, for instance, Beurr Alexander Lucas has been planted in recent years. This high-yielding variety offers plenty of flexibility because it can be harvested before, during, or after Conference. Those volumes are now increasing, while sales opportunities are limited.
Looking ahead
Choosing a new pear variety is no