How to Tell If a Pear Is Ripe, According to a Fruit Farmer

But it can be tough to know when a pear is ready to eat, or how long you’ll have to wait for the pears you buy at the grocery store or farmers’ market to ripen. That’s because pears ripen differently ...
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The Easy Way To Test If The Pears On Your Tree Are Ripe & Ready To Pick

You've been nurturing a pear tree for years and it finally has an abundance of fruit. Knowing when to pluck the fruit for the ...
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What Fall Fruits Are Worth Buying This Season and How to Pick the Best Ones

As summer ends and cooler weather sets in, fall marks the arrival of a new harvest. Farmers’ markets and grocery stores begin ...

To pick or not to pick: Oregon fall fruit begs the question

Autumn brings yearly anticipation of ripe pears and apples. But how do you know when it’s the right time to pull them off the ...