Two questions re rhubarb and pear tree

jaxx46

Hi All,
Just a couple of questions,
1) when we were clearing the garden earlier in the year we found a pear tree :j complete with four tiny pears. It's not very big probably about 5 feet, the pears have all grown to a good size and will be ready for picking soon but then what? I'm assuming it's quite a young tree (we've been here 18 months) will it need pruning or feeding after fruiting?

2) This year I grew a rhubarb plant from seed it's getting quite big now, should I plant it out? Also I know most people grow rhubarb from crowns and you shouldn't pick it in it's 1st year, as I grew this from seed do I have to wait until it's second year? TIA

meanmarie

You should plant your rhubarb out now...it is too late in the year to pick now anyway, I usually cover mine with compost or farmyard manure in October/November. You should be able to pick lots next year. As you have grown from seed you no doubt have lots of plants, give them a fair bit of space each.

No doubt someone will be along who knows more about fruit trees than I do

Marie

forgotmyname

Pick the pears now, You do not let pears ripen on the tree from what i have read.

They get gritty in taste. Ripen off the tree, We had loads this year.

One branch had so many it snapped. Must keep an eye on it more next year.

jsh99

Apples/Pears are pruned in Jan/Feb when you can see the structure of the branches better.

If it's young and not got bigger than you want it to be then just thin out any rubbing/crossing branches from the inside to allow good air flow.

jaxx46

Thanks guys n gals x