When to Plant Pear Tree in Nicollet, Minnesota (56074)
Location
Nicollet, Minnesota
ZIP Code
56074
USDA Zone
5a
Last Frost
Sunday, May 10, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, March 29, 2026
Pro Tip: Sow Pear Tree directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Pyrus communis
Days to Maturity 1825 days
Mature Height 72-240"
Spread 180"
Type Deciduous Tree
Fruit Size Large (3-4 inches)
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
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Water
Moderate (1 inch/week)
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Spacing
240" apart
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🤝 Good Companions
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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
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Growing Pear Tree in Zone 5a
Pear Tree (Pyrus communis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Nicollet, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Pear Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.