Nashi variety : Shinseiki
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.14 Nashi asian pear varieties
Nashi Asian pear variety Shinseiki
| Origin | Japan, P. pyrifolia, Nijiseiki x Chojuro |
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| Tree | Moderately vigorous, natural pyramid, can be stunted by over cropping, spur type, susceptible to fire blight. Broad oval leaf with attenuate tip, medium neat serrations |
| Chilling requirement | Moderate. |
| Blossom and pollination |
Medium to late, partially self-fertile. Williams', Hakko, Nijisseiki, Chojuro. |
| Fruit shape | Medium when well thinned, flat-round, precocious, heavy bearing. |
| Skin and flesh |
Yellow green, very smooth, tender, marks very easily. Coarse flesh, juicy, mild flavoured, medium sugar, high acid, flesh spot decay can be a problem with over mature fruit at harvest. |
| Harvest | Early mid season, few days after Kosui, when sugars about 12.5% and mostly yellow, 125 days after full bloom. |
| Storage | Short, about two months. |