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ASIAN PEARS The plant nursery has closed for retirement. Bill Ford is available for consultation and presentations. Call 706-273-8295 Please feel free to use the following pages for reference. We thank you for your pratronage through the last 26 years. Happy gardening! Olympic
One of the sweetest of the Asian pears having
a high sugar content to the crisp, juicy flesh. The fruit is large, round
and heavily russetted with an orange tint. After ripening, you can enjoy
the sweet flavor for a long time since its storage life is very long. Ripens late Sept.
Zones 6-9 Niitaka Described as having "candy-sweet" flavor, Niitaka is a large, orange-brown highly russetted pear with very sweet juicy flesh. The fruit keep well and are great for fresh eating and canning. Ripens mid - late Sept. Zones 6-9
Shinko The most disease-resistant to fire blight of the Asian pears. Russetted bronze-green skin over medium-large fruit. The flesh is firm yet smooth, sweet and juicy. Known for its rich sweetness and distinctive flavor, Shinko is also a good keeper. Ripens late August.
Zones 6-9. Shinseiki This wonderful Japanese pear has a clearer (less russetting) yellow skin. The crisp, juicy white flesh has an excellent sweet-tart flavor. The tree is partially self-pollinating and vigorous bearing early in age. Ripens mid-late July. Zones 6-9. Hosui Often thought as one of the best, Hosui is a large, golden russetted Japanese variety. The flesh is crisp, juicy and very sweet. Stores well. A very productive and vigorous tree. Ripens in mid to late August. Zones 6-9
Planting Information Asian pears (sometimes referred to as "apple pears") are extremely juicy and crisp. Great for eating right off the tree, as well as a great addition to salads. These fruit are usually found in markets at a high price. Two varieties are needed for cross pollination. As with most pear trees, we recommend a good spray program that includes the use of Fire Blight (streptomycin) spray during bloom. Bearing is expected in 2-3 years. Plant in full sun with Orchard Starter Tablets, and fertilize in following springs with a complete fruit fertilizer. Recommended spacing is minimum of 15 ft. between trees.
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Johnson Nursery, Inc.
Bill Ford: 706-273-8295
sales@johnsonnursery.com Ellijay, GA