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Asian Pears Harvest: Late August to October Those familiar with Asian Pears usually have a napkin ready when they bite into this very juicy, sweet fruit. Unlike its softer, mellower European counterpart, an Asian pear is crisp, with a hint of tartness near its core. Although considered an exotic delicacy, this early-blooming native of China, Korea and Japan thrives in the extremes of Nebraska's climate, and grows well in most parts of the United States, with a life expectancy often exceeding 50 years. Although a loamy soil is preferred, these trees can tolerate heavy, wet soils. Unlike many other pear varieties, Asian pears ripen on the tree. They are pruned in a similar fashion to an apple tree, and are an excellent specimen for a trellis or espalier pruning method. Heavy fruit thinning is essential to encourage large fruit and prevent limb breakage.  |
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