Q.Rock Hard Pears
We have a pear tree that produces nice sized pears but they never seem to ripen. They fall off the tree but are so hard, you can’t even cut them in half to core or to peel. Is there any way to use them?
GKH_Susan
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Answered on October 18, 2021
Do you prune the tree and thin the fruit? See if that will help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/reasons-for-small-hard-fruit.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/storing-and-handling-pears-post-harvest.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/watering-a-pear-tree.htm
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