Unlike a lot of other tree-borne fruits, pears ripen after being picked and not while on the branch. Pears have a fairly narrow ripening stage, so it is best to store them in a cool, dry place. Once the pears are harvested, growers will generally take care of the chilling process for you.

How long does it take pears to ripen after picked?

After harvest, pears should be cooled for a couple of days at least. To ripen them, bring the temperature up to 65 to 75 degrees. They should ripen in four to five days.

How do you ripen picked pears?

Pears will happily ripen on your kitchen counter in 4-7 days. Place them in a bowl and check on them regularly to see when they're ready to eat. Place the pears in a paper bag and leave on the counter to ripen. This method should take about 2-4 days to ripen the pears.