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Since they are smaller and more delicate than standard pears, they aren't always in every grocery store. You can often find them at:

: It quickly gained fame for its superior taste. Thomas Jefferson famously planted a Seckel tree at Monticello in 1807, claiming it "exceeded anything I have tasted since I left France". buy seckel pears

The history of the Seckel pear is shrouded in mystery. Unlike most varieties that were intentionally bred, the Seckel is believed to have been a "wild seedling" discovered near Philadelphia in the late 1700s. Since they are smaller and more delicate than

: Retailers like Sprouts Farmers Market often carry them during their peak fall and winter season. buy seckel pears

A tiny pear kicks off “The Year of German-American Friendship”