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How many varieties of pears are grown in Ontario?

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How many varieties of pears are grown in Ontario?
a) 6
b) 1
c) 12
d) 5

The answer is: d. Five pear varieties are grown in Ontario. There's Bartlett, Clapp's Favourite, Anjou, Bosc and Flemish Beauty. Learn more about pears, including tips on how to cook, pick and store them.

[Source: Foodland Ontario.]

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