When is the right time to pick pears?
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Pears should never be allowed to ripen on the tree because:
- they become gritty.
- the area around the core turns brown, soft and mushy.
Pears ripen best off the tree.
Pick pears when they are:
- firm – but the flesh is very slightly springy.
- just turning yellowish green. If too green they will never get their best flavor.
- just turning the seeds brown.
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ready to come away from the tree with a slight twist & lift. If the fruit does not come off easily, the pears are not ready to pick.
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