Grant J. Hunt†has the Northwest Grown pears your consumers demand. The many varieties of pears provide a taste and texture for everyone, from large, sweet and juicy to a nice crisp tiny pear perfect for kidís lunches. Whatever your needs, let Grant J. Hunt work with you to build your program in this important category.
Yellow Bartlett (Bart-let)
Available: August through January
Bartlett pears are aromatic, perfect for fresh eating and ripen to a bright yellow making selection of a ripe Bartlett simple. The flavor profile is sweet and juicy. Excellent for canning or cooking
Available: August through January
Bartlett pears are aromatic, perfect for fresh eating and ripen to a bright yellow making selection of a ripe Bartlett simple. The flavor profile is sweet and juicy. Excellent for canning or cooking
Red Bartlett and Starkrimson(Bart-let)
Available: August through January
Very similar to a yellow Bartlett in flavor and texture with one obvious difference. They are red and exhibit a bright red skin when fully ripe.
Available: August through January
Very similar to a yellow Bartlett in flavor and texture with one obvious difference. They are red and exhibit a bright red skin when fully ripe.
Green Anjou (On-ju)
Available: October through June
Abundant juice and sweet flavor when ripe.They do not change color as they ripen. Have you tried a pre-conditioned Anjou pear? Grant J. Hunt can work with you to develop a pre-conditioned pear program that your consumers will appreciate.
Available: October through June
Abundant juice and sweet flavor when ripe.They do not change color as they ripen. Have you tried a pre-conditioned Anjou pear? Grant J. Hunt can work with you to develop a pre-conditioned pear program that your consumers will appreciate.
Red Anjou (On-ju)
Available: October through May
Much the same flavor and texture as green Anjous. Remains maroon red when ripe. Great for a color contrast with the Bartlett and green Anjou.
Available: October through May
Much the same flavor and texture as green Anjous. Remains maroon red when ripe. Great for a color contrast with the Bartlett and green Anjou.
Bosc (Bahsk)
Available: September through April
Highly aromatic flavorful pear. Dense flesh makes it ideal for baking and cooking. They are brown and often russeted. They do not change color as they ripen. The perfect holiday pear, they can be used for beautiful centerpieces and also are delicious poached.
Available: September through April
Highly aromatic flavorful pear. Dense flesh makes it ideal for baking and cooking. They are brown and often russeted. They do not change color as they ripen. The perfect holiday pear, they can be used for beautiful centerpieces and also are delicious poached.
Comice (Co-meece)
Available: September through February
Growing in popularity, comice are one of the sweetest, juiciest varieties, and often are very large. An elegant dessert pear that's excellent with cheese. Almost no color change when ripe.
Available: September through February
Growing in popularity, comice are one of the sweetest, juiciest varieties, and often are very large. An elegant dessert pear that's excellent with cheese. Almost no color change when ripe.
Seckel (Seckíl)
Available: September through February
Tiny pears with ultra-sweet flavor, maroon and olive green in color. Excellent choice for children's snacks, pickling, or as a garnish. No color change when ripened.
Available: September through February
Tiny pears with ultra-sweet flavor, maroon and olive green in color. Excellent choice for children's snacks, pickling, or as a garnish. No color change when ripened.
Forelle (For-ell)
Available: September through February
A smaller variety. Turns bright yellow with crimson freckling when ripe. Sweet, very juicy.
Available: September through February
A smaller variety. Turns bright yellow with crimson freckling when ripe. Sweet, very juicy.
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