Fruit in January
Are pears in season in January?
NoThe season starts in August.
The season ended in December, 1 month before January, and starts again in August, 7 months later. Fresh pears sold in January are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Pears are in season August through December in the United States, and at their best in September and October.
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In season in January instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Pears store well, and imports fill the gap in late spring and summer.
- How to pick
- Press gently next to the stem. If the neck gives, it is ready, even if the body is still firm.
- Ripening at home
- Usually sold firm. They ripen in 3 to 6 days on the counter.
- How to store
- Ripen on the counter, then refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Pears in other months
Everything about pears, including nutrition. Everything in season in January.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.