Pears rotting on the tree!

[Graham K]

Hi all,

I've just been out for a quick inspection of all that's edible in the garden and noticed some of my pears (concord) in a verry sorry state (see pictures), it looks like they are rotting from the stalk down (on the tree), I have no idea what is going on or what may be causing it.

Any help will be appreciated.

Graham.

[realfood]

The rotting bacteria have gained access to the pear through the visible damage caused by wasps.

[FB.]

Looks like wasps have had a nibble, or maybe birds. Wasps have been at my plums - especially as the wet weather has caused some plums to split as a result of them swelling too quickly after a long dry spell.

I must admit that my pears (Conference, Concorde and Williams) are all in good condition, but as they're in poor soil and only on moderate-vigour Quince roots, I water them once every week or two during dry spells to prevent water stress.

But I think that your problem is something nibbling at the fruits, which are then rotting.