Pears

History An incredible taste for pears dates back to ancient times. The alluring fruit even captured the praise of the well-known Greek poet, Homer (8th century B.C.), who referred to pears as a “gift of the gods.” Evidently, the Romans agreed and proceeded to use grafting techniques to develop more than 50 varieties. They also introduced the cultivated pear to other parts of Europe. Since then, hundreds of varieties have been developed, and people have continued to benefit from the good taste of these early connoisseurs. Source: www.calpear.com Pears Farmers Stillwater Orchards, David J. Elliot & Sons Four generations of the Elliott Fmily have been growing pears in California for more than 150 years. More… Season, Ripeness and Storage State Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Arizona                         California                         In-Season   Season California Bartlett pears are available July through November. Ripeness To check for ripeness press gently near the stem end. If it yields slightly, it‘s ripe. Store unripe pears in a warm place outside of the refrigerator in a fruit bowl or in a paper bag. Check daily for ripeness. Pears are one of the unique kinds of fruits that ripen best off of the tree. Storage Store ripe pears in the coldest part of the refrigerator.