Oatmeal Farm Network | Pear Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity	Water (in/wk)
Abate Fetel	An elongated Italian pear with a sweet, aromatic flavor and firm texture, great for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Alexandrine Douillard	A French heirloom variety, large and juicy, with green skin and excellent sweetness, ideal for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Anjou	A short, round pear with smooth green or red skin, known for its mild, sweet flavor and firm texture.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Asian Pear	A round, crisp pear with a texture similar to apples, known for its sweet, juicy flesh and golden brown or greenish skin.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Bartlett	The most common pear variety, known for its bell shape, smooth texture, and sweet, juicy flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Beurré Clairgeau	A large, firm French pear with a sweet flavor, ideal for cooking and canning.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Beurré d Anjou	A variation of the Anjou pear with a rich, buttery texture and mildly sweet flavor, great for fresh eating or poaching.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Beurré Giffard	An early-season French pear known for its small size, tender flesh, and rich flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Beurré Hardy	A French pear variety with a russeted skin and a firm texture, known for its sweet, musky flavor and fine grain.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Blakes Pride	A medium-sized pear with smooth, yellow-green skin, known for its sweet, mild flavor and firm texture.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Bosc	A russet-brown pear with a firm, dense texture and a sweet-spicy flavor, great for baking.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Bradford Flowering Pear	Deciduous tree with showy white flowers in spring, but prone to breakage.	Sandy Loam	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	11B	Moderate	0.75 - 1.5
Clapps Favorite	A large, juicy pear with smooth yellow skin and a sweet, slightly tart flavor, often harvested early for best quality.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Comice	A sweet, buttery pear with a round shape and greenish-yellow skin, often considered the best for eating fresh.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Concorde	A long, slender pear with smooth green skin and a vanilla-like sweetness, good for fresh eating and cooking.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Conference	A long, green pear with a russeted skin and a firm, crisp texture, known for its sweet, slightly spicy flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Dana Hovey	A small, sweet pear with a dense texture and russeted skin, often used for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Doyenné du Comice	A French variety with a greenish-yellow skin and red blush, known for its melting, juicy texture and sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Flowering or Callery Pear	Deciduous tree with showy white flowers in spring and often good fall color.	Sandy Loam	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	11B	Moderate	0.75 - 1.5
Forelle	A small pear with green and red skin, known for its crisp texture and sweet, slightly tangy flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Foremost	A medium-sized pear with a rich flavor and firm texture, good for fresh eating or cooking.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Hosui	An Asian pear variety with a round shape and bronze skin, known for its crisp, juicy texture and sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Jules Guyot	A French pear similar to Bartlett, known for its juicy, sweet flesh and smooth yellow skin.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Kieffer	A hardy, golden-yellow pear with a coarse texture, known for its tart flavor and good cooking properties.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Louise Bonne of Jersey	A French pear with a greenish-yellow skin and red blush, known for its juicy, aromatic flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Magness	A soft, sweet pear with smooth green skin, prized for its buttery texture and rich flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Max Red Bartlett	A red-skinned mutation of the Bartlett pear, offering the same sweet, juicy flavor with a more colorful appearance.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Packham	A green, knobby pear similar to Bartlett, with a sweet, juicy flavor and smooth texture.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Pineapple Pear	A firm, crisp pear with a flavor reminiscent of pineapple, often used for cooking and preserves.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Red Anjou	A red-skinned version of the Anjou pear, offering a mild, sweet flavor and firm texture, great for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Royal Riviera	A large, juicy pear, typically a variety of Comice, with a smooth texture and rich, sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Seckel	A small, firm pear with a sweet flavor and maroon-red skin, often used in preserves.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Shinseiki	A yellow-skinned Asian pear with a crisp, juicy flesh and mildly sweet flavor, often used for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Starkrimson	A bright red pear with a smooth skin and a sweet, aromatic flavor, often used for fresh eating and salads.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Taylors Gold	A bronze-skinned variety similar to Comice, known for its sweet, tender flesh and buttery flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Tyson	An heirloom variety with yellow skin and red blush, offering a sweet, spicy flavor and tender flesh.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate
Winter Nelis	A small greenish-yellow pear with a rich, sweet flavor, often used for fresh eating and canning.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6A	Moderate