Pears should be harvested when fully formed, but not ripe. Most years that time is early August for Bartletts, but this year everything seems to be early, so it’s important to watch your pears for when they are mature. When should winter pears be picked? Winter pears are ready for harvesting in fall. They are […]

When Do You Prune a Pear Tree? Pruning a pear tree begins in late winter before the buds begin to swell. Earlier pruning may encourage excessive vegetative growth and suckering in spring and summer. It also increases the chances of winter injury to the pruning sites. How do you prune pear trees? Head-back the central […]

Is pear juice and pear nectar the same? So what is the difference between juice and nectar? The main difference between juice and nectar is that juice is extracted from the pulp of fruits, and nectar (when it comes to fruit drinks) is a non-carbonated drink that contains some fruit juice and other ingredients such […]

How do you preserve pears? Pears can be preserved in several ways: refrigeration, freezing, canning, or dehydrating. You’ll want to choose the best method for you based on how long you’d like your preserves to keep. The most short-term method of preserving. Preserves can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three months. What […]

Harvesting D’Anjou Pears The fruit is harvested in late September when they are a brilliant green in color and still very firm. While you could eat them at this time, the key to the sweetest, juiciest pears is to place them in storage at room temperature to allow them to sweeten and continue to ripen. […]