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Bosc

Harvest Time: Winter Pear
Harvest Time: Fall
Parentage: Pyrus communis
Origin Country: Belgium or France
Origin Year: early 1800’s
Appearance: large bell shape with elongate neck, russetted cinnamon-brown skin
Flavor Profile: honey-sweet, spicy flavor, crisp, dense, tender texture
Storage Duration: 8 Months
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