Nashi variety : Hakko
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.14 Nashi asian pear varieties
Nashi Asian pear variety Hakko
| Origin | Japan (1972), P.pyrifolia, Yakumo x Kosui. |
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| Tree | Vigorous, upright, susceptible to fire blight. Broad ovate leaf with attenuate tip, small neat serrations. |
| Chilling requirement | Moderate. |
| Blossom and pollination |
Mid to late season. Chojuro, Shinseiki, Yakumo, Kosui, Nijiseiki. NOT Shinsui. |
| Fruit shape | Round oblate, medium large. |
| Skin and flesh | Yellowish green clear skin, does mark easily. Fair to good eating quality, juicy and sweet, excellent texture, medium sugar and acid. |
| Harvest | Ripens similar or slightly earlier than Kosui, early, 115-125 days after full bloom |
| Storage | Poor to medium storage. |