Bartlett Pears © Denzil GreenBartlett pears (aka Williams pears) have the shape that everyone thinks of when they think “pear” — even if they don’t know what a Bartlett is. Bartlett pear trees are self-pollinating (which means you don’t need two trees.) In fact, Bartlett is often used to cross-pollinate many other types of pear…
Bartlett Pears
Red Bartlett Pears
Red Bartlett Pears © Denzil Green Red Bartlett Pears have a traditional pear shape and reddish (sometimes pinkish) skin with yellow speckles. As they ripen, their colour changes from a dark red to a lighter, brighter red. The taste and texture are virtually the same as for Yellow Bartlett Pears, with the only real difference…
Yellow Bartlett Pears
Yellow Bartlett Pears have a traditional pear shape, with green skin turning to yellow as it ripens. These should be picked just as the skin turns to a lighter green. The taste and texture are virtually the same as for Red Bartlett Pears; the only real difference being the skin colour. The flesh inside has…