ASIN was formed in late 1976, the nucleus of which was the duo of Mike Pillora Jr. of Negros Occidental and Cesar BaÃ±ares Jr. of South Cotabato, who were playing at folk joints and pub houses in Manila as 'Mike and Cesar'.
European pears are usually harvested in a green stage and allowed to ripen at room temperature. Asian pears will be crisp and juicy, with some tartness, especially near the core. European pears will be soft and juicy, with a sweeter, more mellow taste. Many Asian pear cultivars are available.
Dwarf trees usually produce fruit a bit earlier than standard-size trees, as do Asian pears (Pyrus serotina L.). Once pear trees become established and begin producing fruit, you can expect a harvest within 115 to 165 days from full bloom, or three to five months. Waiting for a pear tree to begin producing fruit is an exercise in patience, but pear trees reward the grower by producing fruit for 75 years or longer.