. .Noble Russet Bosc Back to pear index Zone:      5 - 8 Ripens:      Second half of September Fertility:       Needs a pollinator - Bartlett, Flemish Beauty Top 10 Ranking:      No rank Skin Colour:      Dark tan coloured like Bosc, but with more complete russeting Flesh:      Yellowish-white. Smooth. Dense. Crunchy. Flavour:      Rich. Slightly acidic Usage:      Excellent dessert pear. Good for cooking Storage:      Up to 4 months in cold storage Notes:      A large slow-growing tree that is quite hardy. Like Bosc it is very productive but can be susceptible to fire blight in warmer climates. .

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