Pears add an interesting dimension to the home orchard. Not only do they add a new fruit variety, when the trees are in bloom in the spring they garner numerous ohs and ahs from our customers. We have selected four varieties that grow and produce well in this area.

Pears require cross pollination. It is best to plant two pear varieties but they may cross with apples if the trees bloom at the same time.

The fruit is ripe in late September. If frost becomes a problem the fruit will ripen in storage. Pick pears when they come away from the tree with just a slight tug, then put them in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Take them out and allow them to ripen at room temperature.

Name	Zone	Uses	Size	Taste	Ripens	Description
EARLY GOLD	3	E,C	4 cm diameter	Sweet	Mid September	Greenish yellow fruit. A SEEDLING OF URE PEAR.
FEDOROVSK	2	E,C	7 cm diameter	Tart acidic	Late September	Fruit is yellow when ripe. A VERY VIGOROUS PEAR, AN EXCELLENT POLLENIZER!
GOLDEN SPICE	3	E,C	5 cm diameter	Sweet	Late September	The skin is yellow with a red blush, and fruit has a definite pear shape. Good for eating fresh and excellent for canning. SWEET AND AROMATIC!
OLIA	3	E,C	4 cm diameter	Semi-sweet	Mid September	Fruit is golden yellow. TREE HAS A BEAUTIFUL PYRIMIDAL SHAPE AND SPECTACULAR RED FALL COLOUR.
PRAIRIE SWEET	3	E,C	7 cm diameter	Sweet	Mid September	Fruit is pale green. Tree will need a protected location.
ROPPO	3	E,C	7 cm diameter	Sweet	Late September	Will need a sheltered location. GREAT FLAVOUR!
URE	3	E,C	4 cm diameter	Sweet	Mid September	A NICE JUICY PEAR FOR EATING FRESH!

Key to Variety Chart