On Jul 14, 1:26 pm, "Tom J" wrote:
JS wrote:
"Tom J" wrote in message
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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

Thanks Tom I was wondering and amazed at pears so big that you
could call them Heifers! grinning
Emilie