How to Pick Perfect Asian Pears

Asian and European pears are related, but have many differences - one of which is how you pick them! Unlike European pears, that are picked before they are ready to eat, Asian pears ripen fully on the tree. This week Laura shows you exactly what you need to know about making the most of your harvest!

[@arbiter3297]

Thanks, Laura. Good tips on Asian Pears. I have a couple mature trees Chojuro and 20th Century which are dependable, though somewhat biennial here west of the Cascade mountains. You'd have to have a pretty large fridge to store all that fruit! Snipping the stems is a great tip!

[@NotAzaliaFlower]

I LOVE PEARS🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐

[@GardeningWithCoffee]

I don't have good luck with pears and fire blight 😮 hopefully this year is different.

[@amysoddities]

Many asian pears only change slightly in color to indicate they are fully ripe. With some varieties, if you let them get to that color, they start turning mushy instead of crisp. It takes a lot of experimenting to get it right. It is worth it though... I have 8 asian pear tree varieties - I just love them!!