Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Western Europe
Europe
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Turnip
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
शलजम
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Rübe
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Navet
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Nabo
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Nabo
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Rzepa
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Turnip
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Turnip season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Turnip Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Turnip are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Turnip
Care of Bosc Pear and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.