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The color of the vine also indicates when to harvest Concord grapes. Throughout the growing season, the vine and stems are a light to medium green. When the vine and stems begin to turn to a light then medium brown, it means the grapes are ripening and ready to harvest.
Most tree fruits are ripe when they give slightly to the touch and have a fruity, fragrant odor. Pears need some unusual care during harvest and storage to help them ripen to sweet, juicy perfection. They're harvested differently than other fruits and often undergo a cooling or chilling period, once picked.