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, ...

How to tell ‘chemical ripe fruit’ Despite these traditionally proven methods, unscrupulous businessmen driven by greed are putting consumers of fruits health at a risk using chemicals to ripen fruits.

Not all pears are created equal—so we asked a seventh-generation fruit farmer for guidance. Asian pears are ready to eat when ...