There is something wounderful about bitting into a freshly picked pear that is so ripe it sends juice running down your chin.But how can you be sure that your pears are ready for picking.

When should I pick my pear

when the pear is ready to pick the fruit should still be quite firm,although not rock hard.With most varieties of pear the skin colour becomes a slightly paler shade of green.

If you are uncertain

Carefully cup the pear in your hand and gently but firmly give it a slight twist.If the pear is ripe,the fruit stalk should break from the spur and you will be left holding a delicious pear.

For some early Varieties of pear

The bite test is pobably the most reliable way of seeing if the pear is ready for eating.pick the fruit and take a bite.If it is still hard and relatively flavourless,then wait a week or more before trying again.

When the pear is picked

Bring them into a warm room to ripen, or store in a cool space for latter use.Do not store in polythene bags as this encourages rot.

Maybe you are thinking of planting your own pear tree have a look at some of the following varieties. Comice Pear, D’Anjo Pear, Gourmet Dwarf Pear.

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