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 ...

Ethylene gas is a natural plant hormone released by many fruits and vegetables as they ripen. It can also speed up ripening ...

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 ...

Pear trees can be roughly divided into two types: European and Asian. This distinction is not just about origin but also the fruit they produce. Fruit from Asian pears is usually crunchy and round or ...

Not all pears are created equal—so we asked a seventh-generation fruit farmer for guidance. Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for ...

These russet brown pears are not as sweet and juicy as some other types of pears, and they remain quite firm even when ripe. That said, ripe Bosc pears are delicious when eaten raw, and even more so ...

Pears are a mild, sweet fruit with a fibrous centre. They are rich in antioxidants and dietary fibre, cholesterol and calories. They are delicious fruits that can be grown in a wide range of soils ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! It is hard to believe this is the last week of April. Hopefully, most of the cold weather is behind us as we experienced two very chilling nights this week ...

Pears may not always get the spotlight, but nutrition experts agree they deserve a regular place on your plate. Naturally sweet, juicy, and incredibly versatile, pears combine low calories with high ...

Gardening season may be winding down, but there is still plenty do and you might have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State ...