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Pyrus pyrifolia is a species of pear tree native to southern China and northern Indochina that has been introduced to Korea, Japan and other parts of the world. [1] The tree's edible fruit is known by many names, including Asian pear, [2] Persian pear, Japanese pear, [2] Chinese pear, [2] [3] Korean pear, [4] [5] [6] Taiwanese pear, apple pear, [7] zodiac pear, three-halves pear, papple ...
Asian pears, fruits of Pyrus pyrifolia on the left and right, and two fruits of Pyrus × bretschneideri in the center. Fruit commonly known as the Asian pear in different parts of the world : Pyrus pyrifolia, called “Korean pear”, “Japanese pear”, Chinese pear or Nashi pear, usually round, with brown or yellow skin
Here are some tips on picking a perfectly juicy and ripe pear. Autumn and pears go hand-in-hand, but how can you tell if the fruit is ripe? Here are some tips on picking a perfectly juicy and ripe ...
Over 3000 cultivars of the pear are known. [1] The following is a list of the more common and important cultivars, with the year and place of origin (where documented) and an indication of whether the pears are for cooking, eating, canning, drying or making perry.
In fact, Asian pears are sometimes called apple pears, nashi, or Japanese pears. They have a round shape and crunchy texture. Unlike other pears on this list, Asian pears are better for eating raw ...
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Pears may be stored at room temperature until ripe. [57] Pears are ripe when the flesh around the stem gives to gentle pressure. [57] Ripe pears are optimally stored refrigerated, uncovered in a single layer, where they have a shelf life of 2 to 3 days. [57] Pears ripen at room temperature. Ripening is accelerated by the gas ethylene. [58]
Beginning of ripening: first appearance of cultivar-specific colour 85: Advanced ripening: increase in intensity of cultivar-specific colour 87: Fruit ripe for picking 89: Fruit ripe for consumption: fruit have typical taste and firmness 9: Senescence, beginning of dormancy 91: Shoot growth completed; terminal bud developed; foliage still fully ...