Pear :: Summercrisp

 

Pears :: Summercrisp

Early Season

Ripens

Mid-August

Characteristics

Small to medium, crispy pears (3″-3.5″ fruits) that are good for fresh eating. Red-blushed fruit with mild flavor and crisp texture strongly reminiscent of an Asian pear.

History

Introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1985.

Storage

3 weeks.

Notes

It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more.