Gansel Late Bergamot
PearGansel Late Bergamot
Origin and History
Raised from seed by Mr. Williams, Pitmaston, England.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Similar in shape and size to Gansel Bergamot.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity, Calyx, and Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Green, thickly covered with russet dots and freckles, which sometimes form patches; yellow-green when ripe.
Flesh and Flavor: White, rather coarse and gritty. In England, not very juicy nor melting; in France and America, becomes more juicy, melting, and rich. Vinous and highly perfumed. Quality: good to very good.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
November and December.
Uses
Not described in source.
Other
The fruit exhibits a notable geographic variation in quality. In England, it is described as neither very juicy nor melting; however, when grown in France and America, the same variety becomes more juicy, melting, and rich, suggesting that climate and growing conditions significantly influence its eating quality and texture.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Gansel Late Bergamot.
- Elliott Fr. Book 369. 1854. 2. Hogg Fruit Man. 294. 1866. Bergamotte Tardivie de Gansel. 3. Mas Le Verger 3:Pt. 1, 125, fig. 61. 1866-73.
Gansel Late Bergamot was raised from seed by a Mr. Williams, Pitmaston, Eng. Fruit similar in shape and size to Gansel Bergamot, green, thickly covered with russet dots and freckles which sometimes form patches, yellow-green when ripe, flesh white, rather coarse and gritty, not very juicy nor melting in England; in France and America, however, it seems to become more juicy, melting and rich, vinous and highly perfumed; good to very good; Nov. and Dec.