Kya, I just spotted a previous post where you asked me if I scalded pears. I have never heard of doing that, but am willing to try it. I do like to cut into the pears and inspect them though. I do three sprayings in the spring and I don't get very many worms, but I do get some. This year, weather was problematic and I wasn't able to spray right on time so I had a few more hitchhikers. The day I spray has to be calm so the spray isn't blown away. It has to be dry and stay dry for at least several hours after the application. It also has to be at the right time according to the bloom cycle. I have to wait for the blooms to fall from the tree or risk hurting the bees. The second application should go on 10 to 14 days after the first one and the third apllication 10 to 14 days after the second one. Trying to get that done in an area that is known for rainy days makes it pretty interesting.
I finished up the second batch of salsa (medium) today. Taste and texture were right on. I think it's one of the best batches I ever made. I got 12 quarts and 12 twelve ounce jars out of it.
I finished up the second batch of salsa (medium) today. Taste and texture were right on. I think it's one of the best batches I ever made. I got 12 quarts and 12 twelve ounce jars out of it.