Packham
European pears · 西洋梨
Packham in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Best option: Australia, South Africa, from storage or late season.
Australia's main pear, also big in South Africa and Argentina.
- Look for
- Green and lumpy-shaped, turning yellow-green when ripe.
- Best for
- Eating, baking
AustraliaSouth AfricaArgentina
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Stored or late season (2)
AU
AustraliaGoulburn Valley, Victoria
StoredPackham grown in Australia
About 8 months since harvest
ZA
South AfricaCeres, Elgin
StoredPackham grown in South Africa
About 8 months since harvest
Skip this month (1)
AR
ArgentinaRío Negro
Off seasonPackham grown in Argentina
Not shipping now
Other european pears varieties
Common questions
- When is Packham european pears in season in Singapore?
- Australia: Feb–Apr; South Africa: Feb–Apr; Argentina: Feb–Mar. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Packham is best in October?
- Only stored fruit is available: Australia, South Africa.
- 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.