Pears have a history that goes back thousands of years in South Eastern Europe documented back through ancient Greek and Roman times; they were even mentioned by the Greek poet Homer where he describes them as a gift from the gods; pears are one of the oldest fruits eaten by mankind. — Read Article
Pears can be traced back to ancient China at least 3000 years to the foothills of the Tian Shan mountain range in central Asia. It is particularly suited to a temperate climate, the name we know it by pear, is of Celtic origin. — Read Article