Nashi variety : Shin Go
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.14 Nashi asian pear varieties
Nashi Asian pear variety Shin Go
| Origin | Korea, P. pyrifolia, Cheonjichon x Imamuraaki, (Japan 1929). |
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| Tree | Vigorous, upright, productive, susceptible to fire blight. Broad roundish leaf with attenuate tip, small neat serrations without the longer points of Shinko |
| Chilling requirement | High |
| Blossom and pollination |
Mid season, very poor pollen production, cross compatible with other varieties, maybe Dan Bae, Hosui and Kosui. |
| Fruit shape | Uniform, large, flattish round, sometimes lopsided, conical, more so than Shinko. |
| Skin and flesh | Bright yellowish brown, tender, russeted, lenticels conspicuous. White flesh, sweet, very good quality, crisp, juicy, coarse and pulpy, soluble solids 12%. |
| Harvest | Mid season, similar to Hwa Hong, before Bong Ri and Dan Bae, 165-170 days after full bloom (before Shinko). |
| Storage | Short, 30 days. |