But there are actually thousands of Asian pear varieties, including hosui, nijisseiki (also known as 20th century), shinko, and niitaka. Based on the variety, an Asian pear can be anywhere from ...

Little known a decade ago, Asian pears have become very popular, particularly at farmers markets. You can find as many as nine or 10 different varieties. Some late-season favorites include ...

The Surprise Inside An Asian Pear. As Crunchy as an Apple, as Juicy As a Melon, With Flavors From Bubble Gum to Sweet and Sour. ... YoungSuk Estabrook creates new varieties of Asian pears.

If you are unsure what pear to use for certain preparations, you may be excused: There are around 5,000 varieties of pears worldwide, growing in temperate climates. Even Asian pears, also called ...

What’s in season: Sometimes referred to as an “apple pear” or “sand pear,” Asian pears come in more than 100 varieties. They’re a type native to East Asia, and many of the original ...

There are more than 3,000 cultivars of Asian pear, but you won't have quite that many choices when shopping for a tree. As you compare your options, keep in mind that some Asian pear trees can ...

Joel and Ruth Rodale Spira, owners of Coopersburg-based Lutron Electronics, have spent much of their lives inventing and marketing lighting control systems to the world. Ultimately, however, they a… ...

Probably the best Asian pear varieties were Chojiro and Hosui. As with most Asian pears, all of them were very susceptible to fire blight. A hybrid pear called Tennosui ...