{"product_id":"european-wild-pear-pyrus-communis-caucasica-25-seeds","title":"European Wild Pear | Pyrus Communis Caucasica | 25+ seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 25+ European Wild Pear seeds (Pyrus Communis Caucasica).  This wonder small native tree is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators to its nectar\/pollen rich flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow European Wild Pear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring blossoms: Bears abundant white single flowers in late April that brighten the landscape.\u003cbr\u003eAttractive structure: Develops a narrow, ovoid crown and an aged, dark grey-to-black deeply grooved trunk.\u003cbr\u003eDrought tolerance: Shows good resistance to dry spells and adapts well to neutral or calcareous soils.\u003cbr\u003ePollinator magnet: Provides rich nectar and pollen sources for bees and beneficial insects in early spring.Wildlife shelter: Offers nesting structure and cover when planted in informal hedges or woodland margins.\u003cbr\u003eAutumn fruit: Produces small, pear-shaped autumn fruits, though they are mostly tasteless for human consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Germination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Wild trees are native to cold climates, its seeds require a period of cold stratification for optimum germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak the seeds in warm water for a day and then drain away the water.\u003cbr\u003ePrepare a moist but not wet free draining substrate into which the seeds are to be mixed, this can be a 50\/50 mixture of compost and sharp sand, or perlite, vermiculite.\u003cbr\u003eMix the seeds into the substrate,\u003cbr\u003ePlace the seed mixture into a clear plastic bag \u003cbr\u003ePlace the bag in the fridge for 8-10 weeks.\u003cbr\u003eCheck from time to time as some seeds can germinate during this process - if this happens remove those seeds and pot up\u003cbr\u003eAfter the cold stratification period, plant the seeds about 5mm deep in a pot containing good quality compost. Keep them in a warm place at around room temperature and germination should begin within 1 or 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55625239363960,"sku":null,"price":4.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/wildpearfront.jpg?v=1785952794","url":"https:\/\/speedy-seeds.co.uk\/products\/european-wild-pear-pyrus-communis-caucasica-25-seeds","provider":"speedyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}