Pears

At Jongeleen Bell Pepper Nursery based in North Brabant, Netherlands, Arie Jongeleen was puzzled by root problems in his pepper cultivation for several days. The cause of this remained a mystery to him until he switched to organic substrate, which made the root problems disappear. "The plants must" read more

With the beginning of May, the first strawberries started to appear on stalls and in markets. Some are shiny, perfectly red, neatly arranged in plastic boxes. Others are slightly smaller, soft, sometimes with discoloration. Some are labeled as "Spain" or read more

Perla Nera's participation in the 2025 edition of Macfrut, one of the important events for the international fruit and vegetable sector, was successfully carried out. read more

In field cultivation, summer raspberries are currently in the pre-flowering stage. The variety 'Cascade Harvest' is entering the stage of flower bud bursting (BBCH 55), while on the canes of the 'Glen Ample' variety, the first flower buds are appearing (BBCH 51, photos 1, 2). read more

Retiree families represent only 15% of households in Germany, but in the year 2024 they bought 23.3% of pears. Households with children make up 22.3% of the population, but they bought 29.1% of all pears. Families with children probably prioritize the desire for a healthy and read more

The Nakanai District in West New Britain province is spearheading a fruit-picking program in Australia and New Zealand. Prominent individuals such as youth representative Mr. Percy Bashia, District Administrator and CEO Jeffery Osa, and members of the District Development Authority board are currently in Port Moresby for this initiative. read more

The tomato category is a cornerstone for sales and margin in the fruit and vegetable department, but it is also, in every respect, the most complicated in relation to consumer preferences: the multiple variables related to aesthetic appearance, taste, and texture intersect with... read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new variety called Heuchera 'Testarossa', featuring vibrant red foliage that retains its color throughout the fall. The name "Testarossa," which translates to "red head" in Italian, perfectly describes the plant's bold and fiery appearance. Heuchera 'Testarossa' is a robust, read more

The adoption of more intensive, efficient, and sustainable cultivation systems is not a new concept in the field of fruit trees. For over 50 years, high-density intensive models have been implemented for crops like apples, pears, olives, and almond trees, enabling a reduction in... read more

As of April 1, 2025, apple stocks in Europe totaled 1,761,330 tons, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year decrease compared to the 1,896,221 tons recorded on April 1, 2024, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Pear sales on the Service2Fruit trading platform have already slowed down significantly. "We have very limited supply on the platform, and this is happening much earlier than usual," says Emanuel Sluis. "We have also sold more pears directly from the orchard this year, and sales have been fairly good." read more

The feared rosy apple aphid (dysaphis plantaginea) appears to be especially aggressive this year. French apple and pear producers are working hard to prevent infestations, but the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is already forecasting reduced yields for the upcoming season, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

On April 1, 2025, apple stocks in Europe totaled 1,761,330 tons, showing a 7.1% decrease compared to the 1,896,221 tons reported on April 1, 2024. This decline of 134,891 tons is noticeable in most major producing countries, with significant reductions in Poland (-126,000 tons). read more

During the day, the petunias appear as regular white flowers, but after the sun sets, they emit a gentle glow reminiscent of moonlight. A group of bioengineers at Light Bio, a company specializing in bioluminescent plants, developed these flowers, called firefly petunias. read more

A project funded by Hort Innovation is exploring the use of robotic harvesting arms as a cost-effective and labor-saving solution for Australia's apple and pear industry. read more

The apricot harvest has begun in the Peloponnese, which is the earliest cultivation zone for this fruit in Greece. The region was affected by frost in March and hailstorms in April, which have had some impact on the apricots. However, the damage in the Peloponnese is more limited compared to northern Greece. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced Echinacea Princess 'Citrus', their latest variety specifically developed for pot cultivation. This new variety has a naturally compact growth habit that creates an attractive, bouquet-like appearance. Princess 'Citrus' is the most recent addition to Terra Nova's Echinacea Princess series. read more

Nadchodzący zbiór brzoskwiń z Georgii wygląda bardzo podobnie do zbioru brzoskwiń z tego stanu z 2024 roku. Lawton Pearson z farmy Pearson stwierdził: "To się nigdy nie zdarza – dwa zbiory z rzędu, które są tak podobne zarówno pod względem czasu, jak i ilości". To nastąpiło po dwóch względnie porównywalnych sezonach zimowych. read more

Key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors gathered in Kampala to validate Uganda's national avocado sector roadmap and action plan for the upcoming three years. This event marks the culmination of collaborative efforts spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry. read more

With each sunny day, more flowers are appearing on the strawberry plantations. There are already quite a few flowers on the early varieties. read more