North Dakota · Orchard fruit
Pear season in North Dakota
Only hardy Ure-type pears in yards and trial plantings; market pears come from Washington and Oregon.
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 North Dakota does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are pears grown commercially in North Dakota?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Only hardy Ure-type pears in yards and trial plantings; market pears come from Washington and Oregon.
Where do the pears in North Dakota stores come from?
Only hardy Ure-type pears in yards and trial plantings; market pears come from Washington and Oregon. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at North Dakota markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full North Dakota calendar always has something honest on the board.