Asian pears are somewhat resistant to spider mites but may require I or 2 summer miticide to reduce high levels in hot seasons. Stink bugs can cause injury as hard suntan spots on the flesh. The fertilizer and weed control practices are the same as those for European pears. Annual amounts of nitrogen at 100 pounds of N are necessary to maintain vigor. Harvest and Maturity Harvest occurs between mid-August and early October.
Most growers determine harvest by fruit taste and color.
Fruit should be harvested with stems and carefully placed in buckets and boxes gently to prevent bruises and scuff marks. Storage Fruit can be stored at 32 degrees for several months with few problems if treated with a fungicide to prevent rot. Temperatures of 29 and 30 degrees can frequently produce frozen fruit. High humidity is necessary to reduce fruit shrinkage. Most pears can be stored 3 to 6 months without loss of good taste but their shelf life is 10 days at 70 to 80 degrees temperature.