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How to Harvest and Store Asian Pears

Asian pears have a sweet taste that is rapidly gaining in popularity. Unlike their European cousins, they ripen readily on the tree, providing a harvest from August to September. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Gardening Gloves
  • Knife
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Instructions

    • 1

      Taste-test when color has developed and fruit has reached full size. Fruit should be crisp, juicy and flavorful.

    • 2

      Pick by gently twisting the stem of the fruit. It should break easily from the wood.

    • 3

      Eat Asian pears fresh or poached or use in baked dishes.

    • 4

      Can or preserve Asian pears for longer storage.

    • 5

      Asian pears can be kept in cold storage with generally high humidity for up to three months.

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