TIBBETT'S PEARMAIN

Origin and History

TIBBETT'S PEARMAIN is found in many old orchards, though no definitive account of its history has been documented. Its origins remain unclear.

Tree

Growth habit is vigorous and upright. The variety exhibits regular fertility. Leaves are large, bright green, notably upcupped and very undulated, with a crenate margin.

Fruit

Size and Form
Large, measuring 3½ by 2¾ inches. The form is round and conical, tapering markedly toward the eye.

Stem
Rather short, not protruding from the cavity.

Cavity
Very deep and narrow, with a faint russet coloration.

Calyx and Basin
The eye is very small and closed within a very small ribbed basin positioned almost on the surface of the fruit.

Skin
Pale green to yellow in color with a very slight flush and a few very broad stripes extending around the entire fruit.

Flesh and Flavor
Greenish-white in color, tender in texture, with little sweetness. The fruit cooks very well and requires little sugar.

Core and Seeds
Not described in source.

Season and Storage

Culinary use through March.

Uses

Culinary variety. Cooks very well, though the cooked fruit color is rather brown. The variety requires little sugar when prepared.

Other

Not described in source.