How do I plant Nashi pear seeds?
Seed PreparationRemove all flesh from the Nashi pear seed. Soak the seed in hot water (120 to 125 degrees F) for up to 30 minutes. Then move it to cooler water. Treat the seed with a fungicide and dry the surface. Store the Nashi pear seed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for several weeks or months, because they require 900 to 1,000 hours chilling to break their dormancy. Wrap the seed in a damp paper towel or peat moss.GerminationSoak Nashi pear seeds in water for up to three hours when you are ready to plant. This will facilitate germination. Plant the seeds in a pot. When the seeds begin to crown, transplant them into the ground.PlantPrepare an area several feet in diameter and mulch the ground before planting. Nashi pear trees prefer a pH of 6 to 7 and require a well-drained loam; however they will tolerate heavy soils with poor drainage. Plant the seeds 15 to 20 feet apart if you are planting more than one tree.
