Welcome to the first Harvest of the Month: Asian pear variety!

Pears will be available at your school on Monday, October 14th by 1 pm.

What to do?

  1. Contact your teacher to schedule a time for your tasting.
  2. Check with your teacher if any students have food allergies.
  3. Take the Harvest of the Month home and prepare them for your tasting! There are many recipe ideas included in the handouts, but you can always keep it simple.
  4. Look over the curriculum and plan key education nuggets you think your class will enjoy.
  5. Return the green canvas bag the produce came in to the pick up location.

Resources

  1. Educator Letter
  2. Menu – English
  3. Menu – Spanish
  4. Family Newsletter – English
  5. Family Newsletter – Spanish

Asian pear fun facts

  • Crunchy and juicy: Asian pears are known for their crunchy texture and juicy flavor, similar to an apple. They are often called “apple pears” because of this unique combination. (Source: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources)
  • Healthy snack: Asian pears are a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K, making them a healthy and tasty snack for kids.
  • Many varieties: There are many different varieties of Asian pears, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Some popular ones include Hosui, Shinko, and Nijisseiki. (Source: California Rare Fruit Growers)
  • Long shelf life: Asian pears have a long shelf life and can be stored for weeks without losing their freshness, making them a great fruit to keep at home. (Source: Penn State Extension)
  • Easy to grow: Asian pear trees are relatively easy to grow and can produce a lot of fruit. They are also resistant to many common fruit tree diseases. (Source: Oregon State University Extension Service)

Asian pear recipes

Produce pick up locations

  • Creekside: Front office
  • Donner Trail: Front office (produce goes on the Donner Trail bus at 8 am)
  • Glenshire: Front office
  • Kings Beach: Teacher lounge (across from the main office)
  • SELS: Front office
  • Tahoe Lake: Outside main office
  • Truckee: Teacher lounge (across from the main office)