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Pears
Bartlett Pear
✓ VerifiedAlso known as: Williams
England (18th century)
The benchmark dessert pear worldwide, first found in England in the 1760s and still the standard by which other pears are judged for flavor and texture.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
~800 hours
Pollination
Needs a pollinator — Anjou, Bosc, or Clapp's Favorite all work well.
Care info
Highly susceptible to fire blight — prune out any infected wood well below visible cankers and sanitize tools between cuts.
Recommendations
Pick while still firm and green, then ripen at room temperature — pears are one of the few fruits that ripen best off the tree.
Flavor Profile
Juicy and buttery with the classic sweet pear flavor most people picture
Quick facts
Skin color
Yellow-green, sometimes red-blushed
Size
Medium to large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
800