Pear season begins when Bartlett pears start arriving at the Greenmarkets in late summer. They're soon followed by Bosc and Comice which are in season in the fall through winter. The Anjou is known as a winter pear. But right now they're all available with a large and peak selection in our stores and Greenmarkets. Since there are many to choose from, which you buy will depend upon what you're going to do with them.
While it's always best to eat fruit when it's truly in season, because New York gets produce from all over the world a pear may still be delicious despite being out of the local growing season. The only way to really tell is by buying one and tasting it.