Monday, June 16, 2025 
The Buddha-shaped pear is renowned as one of the most premium and costly fruits, with a price tag of approximately $9 (Rs 665) for a single, petite pear. According to some accounts, Xianzhang Hao is credited with the ingenious concept of cultivating these pear varieties on his farm in China's Hebei province. What sets these pears apart from their naturally grown counterparts is the unique cultivation method involving molds that sculpt them into the distinctive shape of a Buddha statue.
To commence, cultivating pears with a Buddha-like appearance is an arduous endeavor. This intricate process demands significant physical effort. It entails the meticulous placement of transparent plastic molds over each emerging pear fruit as it begins its growth, which are only removed once the fruit has reached the size necessary to conform to the mold's shape. Timing becomes paramount, particularly when it comes to harvesting these unique pears for shipping.
