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 ...

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 ...

Whether you want to ripen them or extend their life, make the most of pear season with these expert storage tips. Although peak pear season varies around the country, these irresistible fruits usually ...

DEAR HELOISE: I think the reason that pears (and some other fruits) don't ripen is because grocery stores refrigerate them and try to extend the amount of time they have to sell them. The ...

Dear Heloise: I think the reason that pears (and some other fruits) don’t ripen is because grocery stores refrigerate them and try to extend the amount of time they have to sell them. The ...

It's hard to compete with America's most readily available fruit, but that's precisely what pears do when they go head-to-head with apples each year. Due to their similar growing conditions, harvest ...

It's been a couple of weeks since I had my last farmers market peach, and the transition always feels like a bit of a bummer. But my disappointment is lessened knowing pear season is ramping up. While ...

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 ...