Hosui is an early-season Asian or Nashi pear, sometimes considered to have the best flavour of any Asian pear variety.
The flesh is very juicy, crisp, and very sweet.
Hosui will not store as well as other Asian pear varieties, perhaps 1-2 months in the fridge – but this is a small price to pay for such excellent flavour.
Variety characteristics
Variety origin
Japanese variety from the National Horticultural Research Station in Tsukuba, released in 1972.
Origin
Period of origin
USDA zone
Flowering
Eating / keeping period
Use
Sweetness / acidity
Disease resistance
Self-fertility
Pollinator value
Ploidy
Origin and identity
Parentage
Ri-14 x Yakumo, classical parentage sometimes questioned
Synonyms
Housui
Growth and adaptation
Vigour and habit
Medium to strong vigour, flexible and slightly drooping habit
Additional variety information for Hosui is provided in partnership with Orange Pippin.
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