With many different types of pear trees available ... to note that most pear tree varieties require a pollinating companion ...

The best time to plant bare-root fruit trees like apples is towards the end of winter or the first half of spring, once the ...

When the only variety on the market was ‘Bradford’ we rarely saw fruit. Then, as newer genetics and varieties came on the market, these pears cross-pollinated and began to heavily set fruit.

A pear is a fruit that’s rich in essential antioxidants, plant compounds, and dietary fiber. People consume pears to help with many conditions. Here’s what to know.

Anglesey Sweet Jane (A1789) was found on a tree believed to be about 100 years old A total of 73 previously unrecorded varieties of apples and pears believed ... and the "fruit is quite sweet ...

Growing fruit in a backyard or home orchard can be rewarding or can be very frustrating, depending on disease and insect pests that may be present. While it is tempting to plant fruit trees and not ...

UK-grown pears, quince and medlars follow. It is worth buying unfamiliar varieties of tree fruit, especially apples, as some will only be around for a week or two. All tree fruit should feel heavy ...

There are over 100 varieties of this mildly sweet and juicy fruit available in Japan ... salads like the one below from Iron Chef and Asian-pear aficionado Masaharu Morimoto.

Tru-Cape producers are optimistic about the apple and pear harvest, which promises a good yield thanks to favorable ...

The fruit rotted on the trees or fell to the ... as well as global warming and other factors. Pear varieties harvested in autumn, such as Niitaka, are particularly vulnerable to high summer ...