Pear

Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals

(Based on 100g in raw form)

Fiber	Calcium	Iron	Magnesium	Phosphorus	Potassium
3.1 g	9 mg	0.18 mg	7 mg	12 mg	116 mg

Sodium	Zinc	Copper	Manganese	Selenium	Choline
1 mg	0.1 mg	0.08 mg	0.05 mg	0.1 mcg	5.1 mg

Vitamin A (RAE/IU)	Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	Vitamin B6
1 mcg/25 iu	0.01 mg	0.03 mg	0.16 mg	0.05 mg	0.03 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid)	Vitamin B12	Vitamin C	Vitamin D	Vitamin E	Vitamin K
7 mcg		4.3 mg		0.12 mg	4.4 mcg

What It Helps:

How It Helps:

Contains pectin, a type of fiber, which helps lower cholesterol levels
Pear juice can help aid in digestion and maintaining the digestive system healthy
The juice can also help in reducing blood pressure as well as maintaining normal fluid levels in our body (a way of staying hydrated)
Can also help protect bones and joints from osteoporosis

Tips & Other Info.

Wash the pear with a veggie/fruit wash and then rinse under cold water. It's best to eat the pear with the peel on, because just like apples, most of the fiber content is in the peel.
Goes well on a salad with some balsamic vinegar.

Gardening Tips & Info.

Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)

Planting Season

Harvesting Season

Pruning Season

Watering Schedule

Sunlight Exposure

Potted / In Ground

Plant in dormant season, late fall (November) to early winter (December-January) *When planting there are a couple versions, there are some that require you to get 2 or 3 pear trees so that they cross pollinate with each other.

Late summer (August) to Fall (September- November)

Summer or Winter, mostly in the winter when it is dormant. Pruning is similar to apples.

Like moist soil, especially in the growing season. During the dry season (summer time) they need to be watered well, as they can't take dry conditions.

In ground but can be grown in a container (be sure it is not pot-bounded)