The zesty red 'Sassy' apple is now being sold to more than 10 countries and it's forecast that 1.8 million kilos of the fruit ...

If you're looking forward to growing fruit trees in your yard, don't stop at apples. Check out this low-maintenance pear variety that's pretty easy to grow.

Pear trees are easy to grow and very versatile. The range of types available means you can grow pear trees as freestanding ...

There are four Asian pear varieties found on the farm – hosui, 20th Century, hybrid and apple pear. Walking through the property, I loved how clean and maintained it was.

To best understand why Asian pears are so prized in their raw forms, it's best to illustrate some differences from European pears. Bosc, Andjou, and Concorde are crispy European pear varieties ...

Among European pears, we think of varieties such as Bartlett, Comice and Anjou, among others, that have a buttery texture. Many Asian pears (and a few of the European types) are susceptible to a ...

Asian pears (Pyrus pyrifolia if we’re getting specific), are in the Rosaceae family, like apples, peaches, and strawberries. The fruit is native to East Asia, and more specifically western China ...

Asian pears are hefty round fruits that are ripe when they are still firm, just like apples. They ripen best on the tree, and are often packed carefully, with a protective layer of insulation ...