Ripens to bright yellow. Aromatic, perfect for fresh eating. Very sweet and juicy. Excellent for canning or cooking.
Available August - December
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Abundant juice and sweet flavor when ripe. This varietal become light green and soft to the touch as they ripen. Excellent pear for wine-making, fresh eating, salads or baking. Conditioned Anjou Pear Program Available September - May
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Highly aromatic, sweet-spiced and flavorful pear. The dense flesh makes this pear ideal for baking and fresh eating. Brown and often russeted, there is no color change when ripened.
Available September - April
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Tiny pears with ultra-sweet flavor, maroon and olive green in color. Excellent choice for children's snacks, pickling, or as a garnish. No color change when ripened.
Available September - February
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Cross between a Comice and Conference pear. This juicy, fresh eating pear has a slightly crisp texture with mellow sweetness. Unique in flavor, this pear is delicious when used in salads, jams, preserves or as a dessert pear.
Available October - January
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Bright red skin when fully ripe, with a very distinctive sweet pear flavor. Delicious snacking pear, great in salads, and also an excellent canning pear.
Available August - December
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Remains maroon to crimson red when ripe. Very sweet and juicy, with off white to creamy pink flesh. Colorful and elegant dessert pear or delicious eaten out of hand.
Available September - May
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This smaller variety turns bright yellow with crimson freckles when ripe. Sweet and juicy to the taste, this varietal is excellent for dessert or snacking.
Available September - February
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Asian pears (Hosui & 20th Century) are sometimes referred to as apple-pears. The creamy white texture is crisp, sweet and juicy with an apple-like flavor. Asian pears ripen on the tree and are ready to enjoy immediately after harvested. This exceptionally crisp pear is excellent in salads or with cheese and wine.
Available September - January
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Also known as the “Christmas pear,” this elegant varietal works well with cheese or desserts. Slight color change when ripe, the Comice is very large, juicy and sweet to taste.
Available September - February
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