🍐 Babugosha Pear Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Babugosha is a popular pear variety in North India, known for its elongated shape, crisp texture, and sweet juicy taste. It is widely grown for commercial orchards and home gardens.

Botanical species: Pyrus communis
(Common variety: Babugosha / Bartlett type)

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Temperate climate preferred; performs well in North Indian plains with suitable winter chilling.

Temperature: Ideal range 10°C–30°C. Requires winter chilling for proper flowering.

Soil: Deep, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter (pH 6.0–7.5).

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily).

Planting Distance: 4–6 meters apart.

Watering: Regular irrigation during flowering and fruit development; avoid waterlogging.

Best Planting Time (India): December–January (dormant season).

Fruiting Time: 2–3 years (grafted plants fruit earlier).

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic manure in winter; balanced NPK before flowering.

Pruning: Annual pruning improves fruit size and productivity.

Pollination: Cross-pollination with compatible pear varieties improves yield.

Pest & Disease Control: Monitor for aphids, fruit borers, and pear scab.

Mulching: Helps conserve moisture and reduce weed growth.

🍐 Uses of Babugosha Pear

Fresh table fruit

Used in juices and desserts

Good shelf life for market transport

Rich in fiber and Vitamin C

Suitable for commercial pear orchards