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We've been growing pears for many years here at Moelker's. Over the years we've narrowed our selection down to two favorites that are sure to please your tastes!

Bartlett pears are the Premium pear for canning and freezing! Picked slightly green, they will ripen at room temperature in three to five days.  As the color changes from light green to pale yellow, the flesh softens and the juices inside become pleasantly sweet! A good indication that the pear is ripe is when it "gives"  a little when you apply pressure around the blossom end. REMEMBER-- Pears ripen from the inside out, so don't let them get too soft! We usually harvest Bartletts around the 3rd to 4th week of August and they are available through September.

Bosc Pears are a sweet winter pear. They are a russet type and are light brown in color. The Bosc pear has a wonderful sweet flavor that you will love! The flesh of the Bosc pear is firmer than the Bartlett, and Bosc pears will keep well--we often keep them into January! They taste great fresh or in salads or slices! We harvest our Bosc pears in mid to late September.