Beurre Bosc

Beurre Bosc originated in France as a chance seedling, and it is not known when it was brought into South Africa. Beurre Bosc is harvested from late January to early February.

Beurre Bosc is a medium to large, rough-skinned pear with a distinctive symmetrical shape, a long thin tapering neck and slim stem.

The skin is yellowish-green to brown when ripe. The flesh is cream coloured and firm and the texture is slightly coarse, but tender, and the taste is aromatic, sweet and juicy.

Bon Chretien

Bon Chretien originated in the United Kingdom, and is also known as a Bartlett of William's pear in other countries. Bon Chretien is harvested from early to late January.

It is a bell-shaped pear and the skin is green-yellow with conspicuous green lenticels when picked. As the pear ripens, the skin turns yellow and the lenticels become brown. The flesh is creamy-white in colour and the texture is smooth and fine. The taste is fragrant, sweet and juicy. Bon Chretien is both an excellent eating and popular canning pear.

Forelle

Forelle originated in Germany as a chance seedling and was introduced to South Africa in the late 1800's. It is believed that the name Forelle originates from the rainbow trout of the same name, because the special colour and markings on the pear are similar to that on the trout.

Forelle is harvested from late February to late March. It is an oblong of bell-shaped pear. It is attractive, being highly coloured.

As it ripens the background colour changes from green-yellow to golden-yellow with a brilliant red contrasting blush. The skin is marked by conspicuous lenticels appearing as spots. The flesh is creamy-white in colour and the texture is slightly coarse, and the flesh is sweet and juicy.

Packham's Triumph

Packham's Triumph originated in Australia in the 1890's. It is a cross between Bon Chretien and St Germain, and was introduced into South Africa in 1922.

This pear is harvested in mid February. It is a medium to large, unevenly shaped, light-green pear with conspicuous dark-green lenticels, and the skin colour remains green-yellow when ripe. The flesh is creamy-white with a fine, smooth texture, and the taste is sweet and juicy..

Pink Lady ® / Cripp's Pink

This delicious bicolour apple has one pink cheek and one pale cheek and was developed in West Australia by John Cripps of the Australian Department of Agriculture. Cripp's Pink is a cross breeding of Golden Delicious and Lady Williams, and is harvested in mid to late April.

The skin is pink to light red solid blush overlaying a lime yellow background, it has creamy white flesh, a crisp, fine texture, and a sweet-tart flavour. Pink Lady ® is not a variety, but a brand name. The brand is applied to the Cripp's Pink variety of apples only if they comply with the stringent quality standards prescribed by the Pink Lady ® brand.

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Beurre Bosc

Bon Chretien

Forelle

Packham's Triumph

Pink Lady ® / Cripp's Pink