AT A GLANCE
The pear tree is losing fruit, what's wrong with it?
It is normal for fruit reduction to occur in June. In addition, there are many possible causes of fruit loss: wrong location, burdensome environmental conditions, use of chemicals, Diseases and pests. Find out the cause and take targeted countermeasures if necessary.
Why does the pear tree lose fruit?
A pear tree can for very different reasons lose fruit set. First of all, there is the so-called June fruit drop, in which fruit reduction occurs. Because the tree cannot always bring all the fruit to full maturity, it separates itself from the "weaker" specimens. In addition, unfavorable living conditions as well as diseases and pests can also be responsible if a pear tree loses a relatively large number of fruits. In each individual case, the cause must be specifically investigated.
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What living conditions are unfavorable for fruiting?
The Location has a strong influence on how many fruits can ripen on the tree. It should be sunny and sheltered from the wind, with humus-rich, heavy soil that is not too dry and not too wet. Also
environmental pollution such as car exhaust fumes and regular use of chemicals can weaken a pear tree so much that it cannot bear much fruit. Likewise wrong Fertilize, under- and oversupply, cause fruit loss. Avoid such growth disadvantages as far as possible.Which diseases and pests cause fruit loss?
This Diseases and pests can cause the pear tree to lose fruit:
- codling moth (can also affect pear trees)
- pear midge
- pear pox mite
- pear grating
- Monilia
Even if fruit is dropped, not every disease has to be fought immediately. pear pox mite and pear grating are only fought, for example, if the infestation is severe.
What do I do with fallen fruit?
Whether fallen fruit is recyclable or needs to be collected and disposed of, depends on their condition. Two examples: Pear grates are still edible but cannot be stored for long. If the pear gall midge was at work, they must be collected and disposed of to prevent re-infestation.
Tip
Poor fruit production despite flowering is usually a pollination problem
When the pear tree blooms profusely, but not at all or proportionately produces few fruits, there is probably a pollination problem. Since the pear tree not self-pollinating is, it needs another pear tree nearby that is in bloom at the same time.