The Tauric pear is a large-fruited autumn-winter variety developed at the Nikita Botanical Garden in Crimea. Harvest begins in the second decade of September, allowing the fruits to be used both in autumn and winter. The tree is medium-sized, reaching a height of 2.5–3 meters, with a pyramidal, not too dense crown. Fruiting begins in the third year after planting, and yield is characterized by stability and high productivity. Saplings are grafted onto a medium-sized quince rootstock or IS-4-6, which promotes good development and plant stability.
The fruits of the Tauric pear are very large, with an average weight of 250 to 500 grams, sometimes reaching 600 grams. They have a wide pear shape, yellow color with a slight pink blush. The skin is dense, ensuring high transportability and preservation during transport. The flesh is oily, creamy in color, juicy and pleasant in taste with a light sweet-sour note. The taste rating reaches 4.8 points, indicating high quality and excellent taste characteristics.
The variety is highly resistant to main diseases such as scab, powdery mildew, and leaf rust, as well as frost hardiness, which allows it to be grown without winter cover in various climatic conditions. Due to these qualities and high yield, the Tauric pear has proven itself well in Ukraine and is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking large, tasty, and resistant fruits.
