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4 Σεπ 2023 · Now, let’s have a look at nine of the best Asian pear varieties for the home garden. Here’s what’s ahead: Asian pears, Pyrus pyrifolia, also known as apple, Chinese, or sand pears, are highly aromatic and tasty, and available in two different forms.
There are three types of Asian pear: round or flat fruit with green to yellow skin; round or flat fruit with bronze-colored skin and a light bronze-russet; and pear-shaped fruit with green or russet skin.
21 Αυγ 2022 · Asian pears are medium-sized fruit that is part of the species Pyrus pyrifolia. They originate from East Asia, unlike European pears or Korean pears. They are frequently used in traditional Chinese and Japanese cuisine and have become increasingly popular in Western countries.
Asian pear varieties are numerous with over 25 known in California and hundreds of varieties known in the Orient. Selection of the better varieties for planting and future sales is a problem for all involved with this crop.
Most pear varieties are self-sterile and require cross-pollination by another variety to get a good crop set. One exception is the Sacramento River delta region where “Bartlett” is self-fruitful, setting crops of parthenocarpic fruits.
Here are some of the most popular Asian pear tree varieties, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Chojuro: Round fruit with green to light-brown russeted skin. Crisp white flesh is flavorful and reminiscent of butterscotch. Ripens late August. Hosui: Pear-shaped fruit with green skin.
Asian Pear Varieties in California.UC Publication 4068 (pdf) University of California, Davis , One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616 | 530-752-1011 Questions or comments?
