Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 ...

These russet brown pears are not as sweet and juicy as some other types of pears, and they remain quite firm even when ripe. That said, ripe Bosc pears are delicious when eaten raw, and even more so ...

Plant two pear varieties for best pollination. Most pear varieties need to cross-pollinate with a different variety in order to produce fruit, because they can't self-pollinate. To ensure good ...

Apples may get all of autumn's accolades, but it's time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...

Discover why pears are more than just a delicious fruit. Packed with essential nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, pears can ...

As new varieties of apples have increased their presence in Washington orchards and on the nation’s grocery store shelves, pear growers are slowly but surely expanding their offerings. With most of ...

December is National Pear Month, not just because we hear about them in a famous Christmas carol, but because most of the varieties are in season. There are six main states in the U.S. that produce ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. bhofack2 / GETTY IMAGES For some reason, pears don't get as much love and attention as apples, and we think it's time for that to ...