Nashi variety : Shinsui
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.14 Nashi asian pear varieties
Nashi Asian pear variety Shinsui
| Origin | Japan (1965), P. pyrifolia, Kikusui x Kimizukawase. |
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| Tree | Vigorous, upright, sparsely branched with long internodes. Broad round oval leaf with attenuate tip, medium coarse serrations. Susceptible to black spot (Altenaria) |
| Chilling requirement | Moderate. |
| Blossom and pollination |
Mid season. Nijisseiki, Chojuro (but it may be too early in some districts), NOT Kosui, and Hakko may be not too. |
| Fruit shape | Ovate, small-medium |
| Skin and flesh | Russeted golden brown, excellent eating quality, crisp slightly gritty, high sugar and acid. |
| Harvest | Very early, 115-125 days after full bloom. |
| Storage | Short shelf life. |