Each variety of pear has its own unique flavor profile and texture, meaning that some are better eaten fresh with cheese, ...

Klindt and Sherrell note that Bartletts are another great option for baking, but this flavorful pear is best when it is still firm. “Bartletts are the best for cobblers, crisps, and pies,” says Klindt ...

Plant two pear varieties for best pollination. The flowers of most pear varieties can't pollinate themselves. Instead, they must cross-pollinate with a different variety to develop fruit. A different ...

Oregon State University assistant professor Kelsey Galimba looks over Gem variety pears at the Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Hood River. She is part of a team researching ...

Pears are one of the few fruits that don’t ripen on the tree, so they actually get ripe after you buy them. Some pears will at least give you a visual clue by changing color from green to yellow or by ...

Apples may get all of autumn’s accolades, but it’s time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...

No matter when you choose to eat them, pears offer a wealth of health benefits. A standout one is that "pears are one of the highest-fiber fruits you can eat," says Young. Indeed, just one medium pear ...

As new varieties of apples have increased their presence in Washington orchards and on the nation’s grocery store shelves, pear growers are slowly but surely expanding their offerings. With most of ...

Apples may get all of autumn's accolades, but it's time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...

This year's pear crop is on par with recent harvests, according to the Washington Tree Fruit Association. Washington and Oregon account for 87 percent of the U.S. commercial pear crop. (iStock.com) ...

Apples may get all of autumn's accolades, but it's time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...

HOOD RIVER, Ore. — The U.S. pear industry wants to transition to high-density orchards and is looking for dwarfing rootstock that results in trees that are easy to manage, produce early and can handle ...