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Asian Pears - when to pick?

16 years ago

I have a "Giant Asian" pear tree that I purchased from Gurneys about 5 years ago. Gurneys doesn't actually name the variety, so I don't know exactly what i have, either variety or rootstock.

The fruit ranges in color from yellow to brown, are quite large, softball size or bigger, and are pretty round.

I am having a hard time knowing when to pick. the fruit ranges in taste from "rooty" (not a real word, but similar to a tasteless root) to semi-sweet.

Am I picking too early, too late, or is this just not a great pear?

The texture has always been gritty, and very firm.

I live in the SF Bay Area. Thanks!

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