The Sacramento Delta - River District

The Sacramento Delta is located in the heart of the Sacramento River Delta and is one of the earliest districts in California to produce Bartlett pears. Geographically on the southern end of the Sacramento Valley and Northern end of the San Joaquin Valley the Bartlett pear harvest traditionally starts in early to mid July. The timing of the Sacramento Bartlett makes it possible to offer the pear of choice when the northwest and imported pears are waning. Pre-conditioning is offered on some of the earliest fruit to ensure uniform ripening. Our Bartlett pears packed from the River District as well as some varietals from the Mountain Districts are packed in the "First Lady" label.