There are even pears that won't brown when you slice them. bhofack2 / GETTY IMAGES For some reason, pears don't get as much love and attention as apples do, and we think it's time for that to change.

It's hard to compete with America's most readily available fruit, but that's precisely what pears do when they go head-to-head with apples each year. Due to their similar growing conditions, harvest ...

Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...

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 ...

Onesmus Njoroge in his 10 acres pears farm, integrated with maize located in Limuru, Kiambu County. [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard] Pears are a mild, sweet fruit with a fibrous centre. They are rich in ...

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 are in season in September and October but they can be difficult to ripen unless you store them with one other fruit. Summer might be on the way out, but one upside of the start of the autumn ...

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 ...

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 ...