Kadi 77: Yalova's Registered Early Summer Pear

Botanical Identity

I got this pear tree from Yalova Tarim as Kadi 77. Kadi 77 is a pear cultivar registered by the Yalova Ataturk Horticultural Research Institute on 28.02.2018. According to the institute's official description, the fruit has a light yellow ground color, with the sun-facing side sometimes developing a pink-to-red blush; fruit weight ranges from 60-80 grams, with a pleasant aroma and good eating quality. It's classified as an early, summer cultivar that ripens in the first half of August. The institute recommends this cultivar for all pear-growing regions of Turkey.

Permaculture Value

Pear trees are generally long-lived, resilient fruit trees that require relatively little care - many cultivars can keep producing for decades. Their spring blossoms are an important early-season food source for bees. Registered cultivars like Kadi 77, developed by domestic research institutes and specifically adapted to Turkey's climate, are a valuable choice for both productivity and regional fit.

Edible and Healing Properties

Pears are generally a healthy fruit, rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. The official description lists Kadi 77 as having a pleasant aroma and good eating quality - the fruit I've tasted from my own tree confirms this: juicy, with a well-balanced sweetness. I'm sharing this as background on the fruit's general nutritional value, not as medical advice.

How to Grow It

Pear trees generally prefer full sun and well-drained soil, and most cultivars need a second pollen source (another pear cultivar) to fruit well. Since Kadi 77 is an early summer cultivar, it's ready for harvest in the first half of August. Per the institute's registration record, it can be grown in every pear-growing region of Turkey, making it a flexible choice in terms of climate adaptability.

Observations From the Garden

I want to share an honest observation about these first fruits from my own tree: although the official description notes that the sun-facing side can develop a pink-to-red blush, the fruit on my tree stayed fully yellow, covered in dense brown lenticel spots. I suspect this may be because the tree is still young, because these particular fruits sat on a shadier branch, or because sun exposure varies year to year - blush development in pears can depend as much on that season's sun and heat conditions as on the cultivar's genetics. Color aside, the flavor was genuinely good - juicy, well-balanced, and delicious. I'll be curious to see how the coloring changes as the tree matures in the coming years.