When autumn arrives and the first frost approaches, the pear melon should be overwintered as quickly as possible. But what happens to the still unripe fruit that hangs on it? Pick them because there is a chance they will still ripen.
How do pear melons ripen?
Pear melons ripenfastest at room temperature. Slower ripening can occur at temperatures between 10 and 15 °C. To speed up the ripening process, it is recommended to place the pear melons near fruits that emit ethylene (ripening gas).
Why should I let a pear melon ripen?
Unripe pear melonsdo not taste good, which is why it is recommended to let them ripen. If they are allowed to continue to ripen, their taste will develop from bland to sweet. However, you should know that fruits that have been allowed to ripen on the melon pear plant themselves taste better and contain more vital substances than later-ripened specimens. It is therefore advisable to only pick the pear melons at harvest time and not prematurely.
Where can a pear melon ripen?
You can let the pear melon fruits ripen at homeAt home in a warm place for example in a fruit bowl. Ripening works fastest if the fruits are in a place that is 20 to 25 °C warm and allowed to rest there. The cooler it is, the longer the ripening process takes.
How can I tell from the outside whether the pear melon is ripe?
To find out when the pear melon is ripe, you should look to see whether thefruit is completely colored bright yellow. If part of the peel is still colored green, this indicates immaturity. Furthermore, a ripe Pepino haspurple stripes.
What does a ripe pear melon smell and taste like?
A ripe melon pearsmells sweetandtastes the same too. The yellowish colored and juicy, soft flesh reaches your palate with a taste reminiscent of melon and pear. This is where the melon pear gets its name from.
How long can a ripened pear melon be stored?
A ripened fruit of this nightshade plant can be stored refrigeratedup to three weeks. For example, put ripe fruits in the refrigerator or on the balcony that is still frost-free.
Do pear melons always ripen?
Pear melons ripennot in every case. If the fruits are not yet fully formed and are very green, they will not ripen. However, if they have reached their full size and the first signs of ripeness are visible, such as a slowly changing color of the fruit peel, there is a high probability that the fruits will continue to ripen after the early harvest.
How can ripening be accelerated?
You can speed up the ripening of Solanum muricatum fruits by usingFruits that emit ethylene. Simply place the unripe Pepinos next to fruits such as apples, pears, bananas, mangoes, kiwis, honeydew melons or tomatoes. Thanks to the ripening gas, the Pepinos will be ripe after a few days.
Tip
Let the fruits ripen on the bush
It is also possible to let the pear melons ripen on the plant itself. To do this, simply grab the plant and put it in its overwintering spot. There the fruits will gradually ripen naturally.