Saint Mathieu is one of the finest traditional cooking pears from northern France. Its large green fruit, extensively blushed red, is hard, gritty and slightly tannic when raw but becomes exceptionally sweet and aromatic after prolonged cooking without added sugar. The vigorous, fertile tree has excellent scab resistance. Its poor compatibility with quince rootstocks must be anticipated when selecting the tree.
Saint Mathieu
Price range: 26,50 € through 59,75 €
Saint Mathieu is a traditional Franco-Belgian cooking pear.
Saint Mathieu is a traditional cooking pear, originating from the border areas of northern France and Belgium.
The pears are not very palatable for eating fresh because the flesh is quite hard and tannic. However they come into their own when baked or stewed.
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For reliable fruit set, plant at least one variety with a compatible flowering period nearby. Flowering period: 4 - late.
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