Pear trees take 3 to 10 years to bear fruit, but once established, they produce a hefty harvest. Most pear tree varieties require cross-pollination from a companion tree, while some are self ...

Torchio explains how Bartlett's pears will turn yellow when they ripe and the ones that ... This could damage next year’s bud. When the fruit’s color has changed, the skin appears waxy and smooth, and ...

I have a 'Bartlett' pear tree I planted 4 years ago. The second year, it produced three pears. The last 2 years, it bypassed flowering and went straight into leaves... therefore, no fruit.

The Bartlett, called the Williams pear in England where it was first found, gets its name from Enoch Bartlett, who was the first person to sell the trees in the U.S. in the early 1800s.

Pears are a climacteric fruit, like an avocado or banana, which means they cannot ripen on the tree. The key to enjoying a good Bartlett is ripening it properly. Pears love to be in pairs, ...

Q: I have an old Bartlett pear tree. It was mature when I bought my home 27 years ago. The tree produces more fruit every other year. About three years ago, I had an abundant crop.

From sweet and tender to crisp and juicy, pears vary in flavor and texture. Find out which ones are best for eating out of hand, adding to a cheese plate, poaching, or baking.

After a challenging 2024 season, the California pear industry is poised for a major rebound. Growers across the state ...

Q. We have an older Bartlett pear tree. It bears a lot of fruit almost every year. The pears rot around the core on the tree. I understand there was a problem last year with a lot of fruit trees, ...

BARTLETT PEARS … the other summer fruit! That sounds like a good foundation for a pear promotional campaign. (Oh boy, my creative juices are kicking in early today!) I love this story. Follow me ...