Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...

As ubiquitous as they are come fall, pears remain a bit of an enigma. Why are they so hard when you buy them? Why do they seemingly take forever to ripen? Why do they finally ripen exactly when you ...

Ripe, juicy pears can be such a treat—especially during the cold winter months when those spring and summer fruits are long gone and you're craving something sweet and fresh. These delicate fruits are ...

Fall looms but gardening season is far from over, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very ...

The regulation of fruit ripening and maintenance of quality in apples and pears remain central to postharvest research and commercial practices worldwide. Intensive studies are elucidating the ...

For over three decades, Catalytic Generators has worked alongside Exp. Group to support its growth from a family-founded ...

Not all pears are created equal—so we asked a seventh-generation fruit farmer for guidance. Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for ...