The Simple Pear

Hey guys

I love the pear and it is one of my favorite fruits on this planet. It can also be used very well as in home decoration. Here is an example of how you can use it in your home.

Pears are originally from Europe and Asia. The first cultivated species were selected from the wild varieties in the prehistoric ages. The Romans knew of 6 cultivated sorts in the beginning and later mentioned 56 varieties.

A late medieval Italian list mentions 232 varieties. 
Around 1640 in England, only 60 varieties were known. In 1842, more than 700 were identified. 
In 1860, the American author T.W. Fields mentioned 850 types. This fast increase of pear cultivars during the late 18th century can be ascribed to a few French and Belgian cultivators.

Picking and Keeping
Pears are sweet juicy yellow or green fruits with a rounded shape that becomes narrower towards the stalk.

They are picked when they are almost ripe. The fruit has to come off if you lift the fruit vertically. 
The later varieties can usually be kept for months in a dark place.

Pears ripen best at room temperature. So, if you want too keep them a few days you have to keep them in a dark and cold place.

Interesting Facts

• Pears contain much kalium and riboflavine
• Pears are good for the skin
• Pears contain plenty of fibers

5-a-day-tips

• Have fresh ripe pears as a side dish with dinner
• Vanilla ice-cream is real tasty with pears, chocolate sauce and cream.

For more information on Pears, you can read about them at Pears and Quinces.

Isn't it interesting how much there really is to the simple pear?

Love, AlejandroQ.