About Swat Pears
Pear trees thrive in the same orchards as Swat apples, The green-yellow fruit is firm, refreshing and a favorite gift between families.
Why it's famous
Mountain pears from Swat are known for their crunchy texture and high water content, perfect for hot summer afternoons.
Harvest season
August – September
Where it grows
Kalam, Bahrain, Matta
Growing areas
Common uses
- 1Fresh eating
- 2Fruit salads
- 3Juice
- 4Compotes and jam
Fun fact
A wedge of cold Swat pear is the traditional way to refresh guests at midday meals.
At the stall
In season
The usual window is August – September. A warm or late year can move it by a couple of weeks.
How to buy
Choose fruit that smells like itself and feels heavy for its size. Avoid anything crushed or leaking.
Use fresh
Eat or cook it close to the day you buy it. Mountain fruit loses aroma quickly once it sits.
FAQs about Swat Pears
When is Swat Pears season in Swat?+
August – September. The weeks move with the weather, so a warm or late spring can shift the harvest.
Where does Swat Pears grow in Swat?+
Swat Pears is grown around Kalam, Bahrain, Matta. Places people name most often: Kalam, Bahrain, Matta, Madyan.
What is Swat Pears called locally?+
In Swat bazaars the fruit is widely known as Naashpati.
What is Swat Pears used for?+
Fresh eating. Fruit salads. Juice. Compotes and jam.
Are Swat Pears from Swat organic?+
Spray use varies by orchard. Ask the grower if you want fruit grown with little or no spray. This page does not certify any fruit as organic.
