Tom, I posted one of the hosui that I believe is damaged by insects. I
would love
to hear your comments.
Here is the image: http://i35.tinypic.com/2809wn.jpg
I cleaned it all out, and then it was very sweet and tasty though !!
I also have a 20th-century pear which so far I don't have an "insect"
problem yet. Here is the image: http://i36.tinypic.com/zjxu89.jpg
JIMMY
"Tom J" <tomnews@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> JS wrote:
>> "Tom J" <tomnews@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> 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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