Lake County - Mountain District

The largest growing area in the Mountain District, Lake County is considered the premier pear growing region in California. Fruit quality and appearance is often the best of the season. The warm summer days in combination with the cool evenings help create the characteristic pink blush that Lake County is renowned for. Lake County Bartletts consistently show a little lighter color than the other districts although the shelf life is generally superior to other growing regions. The lighter color greatly encourages retail sales due to the consumer's preference for higher maturity, better eating fruit. Scully pears from Lake County are all identified by label: Lake County Diamond, Lake Gold and Maryka.