Flemish Beauty
Aug 20, Oct 20Very juicy, sweet, slightly granular, and musky. Large and rounded, with not much neck and a greenish-yellow hue. Best for snacking, canning, and baking.
Pears
Early, mid, and late season pears, buttery, juicy, and grown in Niagara orchards.
About Our Pears
Buttery, Juicy, and in Season All Autumn
We grow early, mid, and late season pears, from juicy Flemish Beauty in late summer to honey-sweet Bosc that stores well into the fall.
Ripening times vary with each variety and Mother Nature’s timing.
Pear Varieties We Grow
Three varieties that take us from August through to the end of October.
From Snack to Bake
Our Pears
Each chosen for its flavour, texture, and how it eats fresh or cooked.
Bartlett
Sept 1, Oct 30Classic pear shape; sweet and buttery when ripe, very juicy. Great for snacking, canning, salads, ciders, and cheese boards.
Bosc
Aug 8, Sept 10Juicy and crisp with a delicate, honeyed, nutty sweetness. Firm texture, cinnamon-coloured, slightly rough skin. Great for baking, poaching, and snacking, and stores well.
When To Find Us
Pear Season at the Market
Our pears are at their best from August through late October. Come find us at a Toronto farmers market, we’ll have fresh-picked baskets waiting.
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First Pick
Aug 8, Bosc
Peak Season
September through October
Last Harvest
Late October, Bartlett
“Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents. It was loaned to you by your children.”
— Kenyan Proverb