When to Pick Pears

When is the right time to pick pears?

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.

• 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.