When is european pears season in Singapore?

USA: Aug–Oct; Italy: Sep–Oct; Australia: Feb–Apr; South Africa: Feb–Apr; Argentina: Jan–Mar. Fresh-crop months by origin.

How do I pick a ripe european pears?

Feel: Press near the stem: a slight give means ready. Firm pears ripen on the counter in 2–4 days. Skin: Smooth, with no dark soft patches. Brown russeting on Bosc and Abate Fetel is normal. Colour: Williams turns from green to yellow as it ripens; Packham and Anjou stay green. Avoid: Bruises and wrinkling near the stem.

European pears

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European pears in October (this month)

Look for USA, Italy

These origins are in fresh-crop season. Australia, South Africa are stored fruit.

USAItalyAustraliaSouth AfricaArgentina

Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping

Fresh crop now (2)

USAWashington, Oregon

Fresh crop

Bartlett, Anjou, Bosc

New crop, harvest 2 months in

Harvest Aug–Oct. Anjou stores well into spring.

ItalyEmilia-Romagna

Fresh crop

Abate Fetel, Williams

New crop, harvest 1 month in

Sep–Oct harvest. Abate Fetel is the long-necked, sweet variety.

Stored or late season (2)

AustraliaGoulburn Valley, Victoria

Stored

Packham, Corella, Josephine

About 8 months since harvest

Harvest Feb–Apr. Packham is Australia's main pear and stores into spring.

South AfricaCeres, Elgin

Stored

Packham, Forelle, Abate Fetel

About 8 months since harvest

Harvest Feb–Apr. Forelle is the small, red-freckled pear.

Skip this month (1)

ArgentinaRío Negro

Off season

Williams, Packham, Red Bartlett

Not shipping now

Harvest Jan–Apr, stored into spring.

How to pick at the shelf

FeelPress near the stem: a slight give means ready. Firm pears ripen on the counter in 2–4 days.
SkinSmooth, with no dark soft patches. Brown russeting on Bosc and Abate Fetel is normal.
ColourWilliams turns from green to yellow as it ripens; Packham and Anjou stay green.
AvoidBruises and wrinkling near the stem.

At home

KeepCounter, then fridge

LastsRipen 2–4 days, then 3–5 days

Ripen on the counter next to bananas to speed it up. Chill only once it gives slightly.

Brand or variety on the label

Packham Williams / Bartlett Forelle Anjou Abate Fetel Corella

Also on shelves

Other brand names you may see. We don't track their seasons yet.

CandySouth AfricaSouth African pear label. The variety isn't stated on the listing.

Buying tips (3)

European pears (Packham, Williams, Anjou) are picked firm and soften as they ripen at home.
Northern pears are freshest Aug–Dec, Southern-hemisphere pears from Australia, South Africa and Argentina Feb–Jun.
Press near the stem: a slight give means ready to eat.

Common questions

When is european pears season in Singapore?: USA: Aug–Oct; Italy: Sep–Oct; Australia: Feb–Apr; South Africa: Feb–Apr; Argentina: Jan–Mar. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's european pears is best in October?: Look for USA, Italy.
How do I pick a ripe european pears?: Feel: Press near the stem: a slight give means ready. Firm pears ripen on the counter in 2–4 days. Skin: Smooth, with no dark soft patches. Brown russeting on Bosc and Abate Fetel is normal. Colour: Williams turns from green to yellow as it ripens; Packham and Anjou stay green. Avoid: Bruises and wrinkling near the stem.
How should I store european pears?: Counter, then fridge. Lasts Ripen 2–4 days, then 3–5 days. Ripen on the counter next to bananas to speed it up. Chill only once it gives slightly.