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Reasons We Should All Eat More Pears

Are pears healthier than apples? Pears are one of those fruits the we often underestimate. However, experienced fruit tree growers Chris Bowers and Sons know differently. They have long since realised that pears do not only taste great, they are really good for us as well.


One of the main reasons you should pick up a pear tree when you see fruit trees for sale is that pears are packed with fiber. Some varieties of pears even have more fibers in them when compared with apples. It is the fibers in pears that make them seem a bit "stringy" to us when we eat them.


You should also look out for pear trees for sale because these delicious fruits can help to lower cholesterol and other blood fats. It is partly the dietary fibers in pears that give pears a cholesterol lowing quality, but pears are also rich in antioxidants that boost the way our liver functions. That also helps to lower our cholesterol.

 

Can I cook with pears? There is absolutely no reason why you can't cook with pears. The team at Chris Bowers and Sons know that a pear pie taste just as delicious as an apple. You can even add your pears to your favorite savory dishes. Yet another reason to look out for pear trees for sale.

 

Should you grow other fruit trees in your garden apart from pear trees? Pears are happy to grow with other trees. If you already have apple trees or cherry trees in your garden, there is absolutely no reason why you should not consider pears.

 

The range of fruit trees for sale right across the UK is now so varied that you are spoilt for choice. You can find out what fruit trees make a good combination by contacting an experienced grower.

 

Are pears more expensive to buy? No, they are not. They compare very well against other fruiting trees. If you want to grow specialist varieties you may have to pay a bit more. However, most gardeners opt for standard varieties. That being said, it is fun to experiment with from time to time. You may find one that you really like and that is slightly different from the rest.


Are your ready to buy your first pear tree? Information and advice is available from growers and your local garden centre. Online resources can also help you to guide you in the right direction when it comes to buying a newfruit tree for your garden or allotment association.