Nashi variety : Kikusui
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.14 Nashi asian pear varieties
Nashi Asian pear variety Kikusui
| Origin | Japan (1927), P. pyrifolia, Taihaku x Nijisseiki, bred by A. Kikuchi |
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| Tree | Medium vigour, upright, susceptible to fire blight. Long oval leaf with attenuate tip, very small serrations. |
| Chilling requirement | Moderate. |
| Blossom and pollination |
Mid to late season. Chojuro, Hosui, Kosui. NOT Nijisseiki, Kosui and Shinsui, partly self fertile. |
| Fruit shape | Oblate but tends to be lopsided, medium. |
| Skin and flesh | Yellowish green, tender, cracks after heavy rain like Nijisseiki. Good to excellent quality, high sugar and acid. |
| Harvest | Mid season, 135-145 days after full bloom, similar to Nijiseiki time |
| Storage | Medium, up to five months. |