How to Identify Spring Flowers in Bloom : Dutch Master Daffodil
The Dutch Master daffodil is very similar to the King Alfred, the traditional yellow daffodil that you see all over.Learn how to identify ...
Picking the right time to pick the pears
Q: How do I know when to harvest my pears? Last year I waited for them to ripen on the tree, but when they finally turned soft, the inside was rotten.
A: I assume you're asking about European pears. Asian pears ripen on the tree, and they're ready to harvest and eat when you bite into one and the juice runs down your chin.
Almost all European pears, on the other hand, should be picked before they ripen on the tree, or as you discovered, they tend to rot from the inside out. A pear is ready to pick when it has sized up and changed color but is still hard to the touch. Cup your hand under the pear and lift up. If the stem breaks, the pear is ready to pick.
Those that are ready to pick by early September, such as "Rescue," "Ubileen" and "Orcas," can be placed directly on the counter and will ripen in a matter of days.
Pears ready to pick in late September and October need to be stored in a refrigerator for at least a month before bringing them out to ripen on the counter.
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