Pear Orchard
Pear trees are a nutritious, flavorful snack. MGM Family Orchard offers an impressive selection of pear trees, falling into two categories. European pears – what most people think of as a “classic” or “traditional” pear, are uniquely shaped fruits that taste best when harvested and allowed to ripen for a few days at room temperature. Asian pears are unique, Eastern-indigenous fruits that feature the juicy white flesh of a classic pear, but with the round shape and crisp, firm texture of an apple; this kind of pear is delicious right off the tree. Either variety produces fruit that is delicious when eaten as a snack, canned or spiced, or making desserts, salads, pear butters and more. See our chart on pear varietals
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Harrow Delight |
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Hosui (Asian) |
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Starking® Delicious Pear
Our best pear! Enjoy abundant crops of large, Bartlett-quality pears that are smooth, sweet and juicy. Fruit keeps well in the refrigerator, so you can enjoy it later. A favorite of our canning customers. Tree is practically blight-free and a strong pollinator for most other pears. Ripens in early September. |
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20th Century (Asian) |
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Bartlett Pear
According to many, the #1 pear worldwide! First introduced in 1797, this multi-purpose pear is a long-standing favorite of orchard customers and home fruit enthusiasts alike. Starts bearing at a young age and is very productive. Fruit features a smooth, firm texture and a juicy spicy taste. Ripens in late August. |
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Stark® Honeysweet Pear
A tasty pear that’s just right for eating fresh or canning. This variety is smooth, creamy and as sweet as honey. Tree is moderately resistant to fire blight. Ripens in early September. Self-pollinating. |
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Seckel Pear
Small dessert pears. Also called a sugar or candy pear, this fruit is super sweet with a hint of spice. Tree is hardy and blight-resistant. Ripens in mid September. |
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Stark® French Grande™ Pear |
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Stark® Jumbo Pear |
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Moonglow Pear
Big, bold, blushed fruit. This beautiful, Bartlett-type pear is soft and juicy but never mushy. The tree is blight-resistant and will bear fruit for years. A strong pollinator for other pear varieties. Ripens in mid-August. |
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Beurre Bosc Pear |
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Starking® Hardy Giant Asian Pear
Large pears, weighing 12-15 ounces. This easy-to-grow tree produces sweet, juicy fruit that keeps well, storing up to nine months in the refrigerator. Resistant to pear leaf spot. Cold-tolerant. Ripens in mid September. |
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Blake’s Pride Pear
A productive, hardy variety. This tree bears large crops of medium sized, symmetrical fruit featuring glossy yellow skin with tan russet hues. Flesh is aromatic, juicy, and slightly buttery. Pears store well and are good for fresh eating, canning or making desserts or pear butter. Tree is resistant to fire blight, heat-tolerant and has an upright growth habit. Ripens in early September. |
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Stark® SugarSweet Pear
Super sweet taste, super smooth texture. This tree bears large green-yellow fruit that Stark Bro’s taste testers awarded “best-tasting pear.” Also gorgeous in spring, when fragrant white flowers bloom. Ripens in early September. |
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Sunrise Pear
Juicy, aromatic and sweet. This hardy tree produces beautiful yellow pears with a slight blush. Fruit is good for eating fresh or making desserts. Also stores well, lasting 2-3 months in the refrigerator. Resistant to fire blight. Ripens in early to mid August. |
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Fruit Images Courtesy of Stark Brothers
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Over 5,900 Apple Trees & an additional 1,500 Fruit Trees (Pears, Plums, Nectarines & Peaches) are being installed in our orchard in the Spring of 2014!
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Visit our 3 plus acre Pumpkin Patch in the Fall of 2014 for your decorating & baking needs.
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Watch the MGM Paso Fino horse demonstration and witness their very rapid rhythmic footfall which makes this breed so special and popular in the United States.
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