Every August, our orchard delivers its very first gift of the year: the Harvest Box. Beloved by longtime customers, it’s the earliest way to enjoy Subarashii Kudamono Gourmet Asian Pears, hand-picked at peak ripeness and shipped directly to your door.

Think of the Harvest Box as the orchard’s sneak preview. These early-season pears grow smaller where sunlight filters differently through the tree, but their flavor is just as bold and refreshing as our larger, late-season fruit.

What makes them stand out? Variety. Every box holds a medley of different pears, each with its own subtle notes of honey, citrus, or floral sweetness. No two bites are exactly the same, making the Harvest Box a delicious adventure from start to finish.

Unboxing the Harvest Box

Your Harvest Box arrives right at your doorstep, carefully packed straight from our Pennsylvania orchard. Inside, each pear rests in its own protective sleeve that keeps the fruit unblemished on its journey to you.

How to Store Subarashii Kudamono Gourmet Asian Pears

To enjoy them at their best, keep the pears in their sleeves. Tuck them into your refrigerator’s crisper drawer. Chilled, they’ll stay perfectly ripe for weeks, often a month or more. We recommend allowing them to come to room temperature before enjoying, but they’re perfectly delicious straight from the fridge.

Choosing the Right Size for You

Harvest Boxes come in three sizes, so you can match your order to how you’ll enjoy them:

• Small (6–8 pears): A taste of the season, perfect for an individual or couple.
• Medium (8–12 pears): Great for a small household, or one very enthusiastic pear lover.
• Large (16–21 pears): Ideal for families, entertainers, or anyone who knows one box won’t last long.

If you find yourself wishing you’d ordered more, a Harvest Box subscription makes it effortless to keep your kitchen stocked. Subscribers receive a fresh box on schedule, all season long; so there’s always a crisp, juicy pear waiting when you want one. It’s the easiest way to savor the harvest without interruption.

What to Do With Your Harvest Box

1. Snack straight from the box

Harvest Box pears are palm-sized and perfectly crisp—made for grabbing on the go. Slip one into a lunchbox, keep a few on the counter for after-school snacks, or set them by your desk for a refreshing afternoon bite. Kids especially love them for their sweet crunch. 

Try our Fresh Asian Pear & Cracker Afterschool Snack for a simple, wholesome treat.

2. Elevate everyday meals

Our Gourmet Asian Pears add brightness and crunch to everyday dishes. Slice them into green salads, tuck them into sandwiches and grilled cheese, or top grain bowls for a refreshing contrast.

Our Grilled Cheese, Bacon & Asian Pear Sandwich recipe is a customer favorite.

3. Entertaining & pairings

Harvest Box Gourmet Asian Pears shine on a cheese board, pairing beautifully with creamy brie, aged cheddar, or prosciutto. They also complement sparkling wine or crisp whites, making them perfect for effortless entertaining. 

For more ideas, explore our Asian Pear Holiday Cheese Spreads or impress guests with “Sweet & Heat” Chicken Crostini.

4. Easy, elegant recipes

Cooking with our Gourmet Asian Pears is easier than you might expect. They caramelize beautifully on the grill, and their natural sweetness balances savory flavors in sauces, like our Asian Pear BBQ Sauce.

Try BBQ Chicken with Grilled Asian Pears and Asian Pear Iced Tea.

However you use them, Harvest Boxes are a wonderful way to spread a little seasonal joy.

Experience the First Taste of the Season

The Harvest Box is only available for a short time each year, typically August through early fall, or until our early fruit sells out.

It’s the simplest way to savor the orchard’s very first pears: hand-picked at peak ripeness, perfectly packed with care, and shipped straight from our Pennsylvania orchard to your door.

Don’t miss this seasonal favorite. Order now and experience the legend of the world’s most wonderful fruit.