Pears

Varieties & Approximate Harvest Dates

Harrow's Delight

Availability: August 8-25

Smooth flesh with wonderful flavor.

Sunrise

Availability: August 15-30

A beautiful yellow pear with a slight blush, good for eating fresh or making desserts.

Bartlett

Availability: August 17- September

Juicy, smooth, buttery texture with a sweet flavor.

Harrow Crisp

Availability: August 25-September 10

A very attractive pear with red on yellow skin, slightly larger than Bartlett.

Asian Pears

Availability: August 23- Mid-October

Juicy, almost apple-like flavor.

Potomac

Availability: September 1-15

Ripening about two weeks after Bartlett, the skin is glossy green and the flesh is fine, aromatic, and buttery.

Seckel

Availability: Month of September

Tiny pears, with a chubby, round body, small neck, and short stem.

Shenandoah

Availability: Month of September

A new, large and luscious, European-type pear, larger than Bartlett.

Blake's Pride

Availability: Early September

A hearty variety featuring glossy yellow skin.

Harrow Sweet

Availability: September 15-30

A high-quality, late-season modern pear that is fireblight resistant.