Fruit in May
Are pears in season in May?
NoThe season starts in August.
The season ended in December, 5 months before May, and starts again in August, 3 months later. Fresh pears sold in May 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 May 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.
Goes well with, in season in May
Pears in other months
Everything about pears, including nutrition. Everything in season in May.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.