JS wrote:
> "Tom J" <tomnews@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:mOqdnfH1HekPBubVnZ2dnUVZ_qfinZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> JS wrote:
>>> I have few asian pear trees on my backyard (Hosui and 20th
>>> century). According the information I found on the internet, the
>>> harvest time for the fruits is mid-August,
>>> Does this mean they become totally ripened at that time? or it is
>>> time to pick them up, and bring inside
>>> the house - to prevent insect damage ?
>>
>> I pick Heifers while they are still firm but changing color. We
>> can
>> ours so they need to be firm anyway to can. We usually can over a 2
>> week period.
>>
>> Tom J
>>
>
> Tom, I started to see some of the fruits got damaged by insects
> already. Do you have such problem on yours? I picked one yesterday,
> and it appeared to taste almost ready -- sweet taste !! Perhaps ,
> that is the reason why there is issues with insects?
I've never had a bad insect problem. just a worn once in a while. If
you have a sweet taste already & fully formed pears, I'd say it's
picking time!! My Kiefers are not through growing yet. Note correct
spelling of the Kiefer.
Tom J
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