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

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 ...

For some reason, pears don't get as much love and attention as apples, and we think it's time for that to change. Like apples, most types of pears are available year-round but are best enjoyed in the ...

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 ...

Learn the best ways to store pears, whether they're underripe or ready to be eaten. Get tips for ripening, refrigeration, and ...

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 ...

When eating pears, Dudash advocates for keeping the skin on because, like the fruit’s flesh, it’s a good source of fiber.

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 ...

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) ...

But it can be tough to know when a pear is ready to eat, or how long you’ll have to wait for the pears you buy at the grocery store or farmers’ market to ripen. That’s because pears ripen differently ...

Pears are one of the most popular fruit trees to grow around the world and growing a pear tree in your garden allows you to harvest juicy and sweet fruits that surpass any you will find in grocery ...

Pears contain fiber, water, and vitamins, making them a good choice at meals or as a snack to feel full and support digestion ...