Doyenne du Comice is a dessert pear which produces medium-large fruit, with a golden-yellow skin which is flushed with brownish-red. Its taste and texture are outstanding. However, it needs warmth and shelter from winds. Unfortunately, Doyenne du Comice it is an irregular cropper and will also require spraying against scab. The picking time is mid-October. Its Pollination Group is C. It requires a pollination partner such as ‘Beth’ or ‘Concorde’.
December 6, 2012 by