Organic Abate Pears 800g

Organic Abate Pears

The Abate pear belongs to the Pyrus communis species, while the pear variety was obtained in 1866 in France from the experiments of Abbot Fetel who, starting from different local cultivars, gave rise to the Abbot Fétel.

In Italy, the Abate pear is grown mainly in the Emilia-Romagna area, where it is protected by the IGP trademark, a protected geographical indication.

Pera Abate description

The Abate pear has an elongated neck, with a smooth and thin skin, the color of the fruit changes from green to golden, depending on the state of ripeness, with rusty or red tips if it has been exposed to sunlight.

The pulp is white, juicy and with an aromatic flavor.

In the cultivation of these fruit trees, the knowledge of pruning techniques is of considerable importance in order to obtain high quality fruit.

Harvesting is expected at the beginning of September and, as they are suitable for conservation, the Abate pears are marketed throughout the autumn and winter period.

What are the Abate pears like?

The Abate it is an autumn cycle variety (September-May) with an elongated shape, in the jargon "swan neck".

The thin peel has a rusty green color with reddish shades in the points directly exposed to the sun

Where is the Abate pear grown?

Farms engaged in cultivation with pears there are about 3500, for a total di about 29.500 hectares di territory, 95% of which distributed between Emilia Romagna, Veneto, Lombardy, e Tuscany

Si also highlights that in Emilia Romagna si it concentrates 70% of the national production.

In which month do pears ripen?

La pear it is a climacteric fruit. What does it mean? As you have seen, there are varieties that are ready for harvest first, others after, but in Italy the harvesting period of the pears is concentrated in a couple of months: from mid-July to mid-September.

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