Bere Zhyffar Pear — an early-ripening variety developed in France in 1810 by breeder N. Zhyffar. The medium-sized tree with a spherical, sparse, spreading and drooping crown and slender branches reaches a height of about 4 meters. It begins fruiting early, and harvest can be collected 3–4 years after planting. Young saplings may be damaged by frost, but frost resistance increases with age, so winter covering is recommended in northern regions. The culture is resistant to scab, but occasionally susceptible to white spot and fruit rot.
The fruits of Bere Zhyffar pear have a regular pear shape and weigh from 75 to 120 grams. The skin is thin and tender, green when picked, then turns greenish-yellow with a bright blush on the sun-exposed side. The fruit surface is covered with light-brown spots. The flesh is white, tender, juicy with a fatty texture, slightly acidic-sweet, possessing an excellent dessert flavor with a pleasant acidity, rated on average 4.5 points. Fruits often set in clusters of 2–6 pieces and remain firmly attached to the tree until ripening.
Harvesting occurs in the third decade of July, approximately from the 20th to the 25th. Fruits ripen uniformly and simultaneously; they are recommended to be harvested before full yellowing, as overripe specimens lose flavor. Fruit storage life is 3–5 days, so it is better to consume them fresh. The main advantages of this variety are early ripening and high flavor quality, making Bere Zhyffar pear one of the most delicious early-ripening varieties.
