Pittman & Davis – August 2026 Grove Update

Grove Update: Bartlett Pear Season is Coming

The Wait is Almost Over

Something wonderful is happening in pear orchards across America’s premier growing regions. Bartlett Pears are approaching their harvest window, and everything points to an exceptional season ahead. Our grower partners are watching their trees carefully, monitoring the natural development that transforms green, firm fruit into the golden, buttery perfection Bartlett lovers anticipate all year.

Nature’s Perfect Timing

Bartlett Pears have a brief but spectacular season, and timing is everything. Unlike fruit that tolerates rushing, Bartletts reveal their true character only when harvested at precisely the right moment. Our farmers in the orchards understand this intimately, choosing patience over convenience to deliver pears at their peak sweetness and signature tender texture.

What Makes Bartlett Season Special

When Bartlett season arrives, something magical happens. That distinctive honey-sweet flavor develops fully, the smooth, buttery texture reaches perfection, and the aroma alone announces their arrival. These aren’t warehouse pears sitting in cold storage for months. These are fresh-picked Bartletts rushed from orchard to table while their brief season shines.

Coming Soon

Bartlett Pear season is just around the corner. Stay tuned for availability announcements and be ready to order when our growers give the signal that nature’s timing has arrived.

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