Variety Information

Become familiar with the many varieties of USA Pears. Each has a distinctive character, texture and flavor. You'll enjoy them more, and be better equipped to educate your shoppers, if you know what to expect from each variety.

(Bart-let) Ripens to bright yellow. Aromatic, perfect for fresh eating. Very sweet and juicy. Excellent for canning or cooking.	(Bart-let) Bright red skin when fully ripe. Same flavor, texture and use as yellow Bartletts.	(Seck’l) 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.	(On-ju) Abundant juice and sweet flavor when ripe. They do not change color as they ripen.	(On-ju) Much the same flavor and texture as green Anjous. Remains maroon red when ripe.
(For-ell) A smaller variety. Turns bright yellow with crimson freckling when ripe. Sweet, very juicy.	(Bahsk) Highly aromatic flavorful pear. Dense flesh makes it ideal for baking and cooking. They are brown and often russeted. They do not change color as they ripen.	(Co-meece) One of the sweetest, juiciest varieties, and often are very large. An elegant dessert pear that's excellent with cheese. Almost no color change when ripe.	(CON-cord) Cross between Comice and Conference pears. Excellent fresh eating, slightly crisp texture with a mellow sweetness. Use is similar to Bosc and Anjou pears.	(star-CRIM-son) A brilliantly red pear. Aromatic with a floral note, perfect for fresh eating. Very sweet and juicy. Similar to Bartlett in most cooking preparations.

Other Reds

Many new red varieties are now available with wonderful variations in color and flavor. Each variety has a distinct character and subtle differences.