On Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:11:43 -0500, "JS" <xyz@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>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 !!
This looks more like bird damage to me. I can always tell when to
pick my Asian Pears- It's the day before the birds peck them!
-Rick
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>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
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>JIMMY
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>"Tom J" <tomnews@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> 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
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>>>
>>> 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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