Alaska · Orchard fruit
Pear season in Alaska
Too cold for pear orchards; Alaska market pears are Washington fruit.
Where pears really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the pear harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Alaska does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are pears grown commercially in Alaska?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Too cold for pear orchards; Alaska market pears are Washington fruit.
Where do the pears in Alaska stores come from?
Too cold for pear orchards; Alaska market pears are Washington fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Alaska markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Alaska calendar always has something honest on the board.