Nashi variety: Bong Ri
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.14 Nashi asian pear varieties
Nashi Asian pear variety Bong Ri
| Origin |
Korea (1941), P. pyrifolia, Nijisseiki x P. bretschneideri, Ya Li. |
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| Tree |
Vigorous, upright, productive, large ovate leaf with attenuate tip, coarse serrations. |
| Chilling requirement |
High. |
| Blossom and pollination |
Early season, abundant pollen for other varieties, Tsu Li, Hwa Hong. |
| Fruit shape |
Uniform, ovate pyriform. |
| Skin and flesh |
Brown, tough, thick, russeted, lenticels conspicuous. White flesh, sweet, soluble solids 15%, very aromatic, coarse and pulpy compared with Dan Bae, good quality, good flavour. |
| Harvest |
188-193 days after full bloom, before Okusankichi and Shinsetsu. |