Just want to post an update on this. My pears did grow into fruits. One being too small and may be damaged by birds. The other 3 are good. I picked the largest one, in the size of a softball. Sweet! Crispy! Yummy! :D Just want to let you guys know that even bare root can bare fruit (the first year!)
----------------------------------- Date: 2003-07-16 14:02:31 PST
I planted a bare root asian pear without much pruning (removed 2 lower branches out of a total 5) back in March. It didn't grow very well as I don't see much side branches coming out but the leaves are big and healthy.
3 weeks ago it starts flowering (for the 2nd time, 1st was in April) and now I see 4 pieces of small fruits. What should I do about them? Shall I remove them to prevent them from drawing too much nutritions or let them fruit and taste my luck?