{"product_id":"wild-florida-pear-callery-type-selection-cold-hardy-wildlife-perry-use-unique-wild-harvest-astringent-to-sweet-jam-flavor-seed-grown-rare-find","title":"Wild Florida Pear – Callery-Type Selection Cold Hardy | Wildlife \u0026 Perry Use | Unique Wild Harvest  Astringent to Sweet Jam Flavor | Seed Grown | Rare Find","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eGrow a unique \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"237\"\u003ewild Florida pear selection\u003c\/strong\u003e discovered in Havana, Florida. This prolific tree resembles a large-fruited variation of Callery pear and produces 1–2 inch pears that transform dramatically in flavor as they ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eThe fruit is highly astringent when firm, but once fully ripened and browned, it softens and develops a rich, jam-like pear flavor with light graininess and relatively few seeds. The fruit naturally begins dropping in late October in northern Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eThis hardy, disease-free wild specimen shows strong potential for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e• Perry (pear cider) blending\u003cbr data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e• Wildlife food plots\u003cbr data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e• Sauces and preserves once fully ripened\u003cbr data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e• Experimental breeding projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eThese seeds are wild harvested and have not been personally germination tested. As with most pear species, seeds require cold, moist stratification before planting and trees may take several years to begin fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e✔️ Wild-harvested pear seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e✔️ Large-fruited Callery-type genetics\u003cbr data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e✔️ Unique culinary \u0026amp; wildlife potential\u003cbr data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eCommon Type: Wild Callery-Type Pear\u003cbr data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eGenus: \u003cem data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003ePyrus\u003c\/em\u003e species\u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Seed\u003cbr data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eSoil: Adaptable; well-draining soils ideal\u003cbr data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eWatering: Moderate during establishment\u003cbr data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eMature Height: 25–40+ feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eHarvest Season: Late October (in FL climate)\u003cbr data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eUSDA Zones: Estimated 5–9 (similar to Callery types)\u003cbr data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eTime to Fruit: 5+ years from seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e💡 Germination Tip:\u003cbr data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eCold, moist stratify seeds for 30–60 days before planting. Keep medium slightly damp, not soggy. Germination may be irregular due to natural wild genetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e⚠️ Note:\u003cbr data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eThese are wild-collected seeds. Germination rates may vary and natural variation in offspring should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"garretmccampbel_0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47809273168113,"sku":null,"price":47.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify2_49.jpg?v=1771122665","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/wild-florida-pear-callery-type-selection-cold-hardy-wildlife-perry-use-unique-wild-harvest-astringent-to-sweet-jam-flavor-seed-grown-rare-find","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}