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.Nijisseiki -
Asian Pear
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| Zone:
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5 - 9
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| Ripens:
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Middle of September
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| Fertility:
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A self-pollinator but will benefit from a second
variety nearby - Chojuro, Shinseiki,
Bartlett
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| Skin
Colour:
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Yellow with greenish mottling.
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| Flesh:
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White. Firm. Very Juicy. Crisp.
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| Flavour:
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Mild. Sweet. Slightly tart.
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| Usage:
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Good for fresh eating, cooking, or salads
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| Storage:
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Up to five months in cold storage
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| Notes:
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A medium-sized, drooping, plant that should be
thinned to one fruit per spur. It has a good tolerance of heat and drought and
remains a good producer even when stressed. However, it is quite susceptible to
fire blight, black spot, and pear scab.
As with all Asian pears, fruit needs to be handled gently and
packed carefully into padded boxes.
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