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  • From: "Doreen Howard" <gardendiva@charter.net>
  • To: "North American Fruit Explorers" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Asian Pears in Idaho Falls, ID
  • Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:58:02 -0500

Bob,
I live in USDA Zone 4b, along the WI-IL border in a fairly harsh climate, much like Idaho.  I grow Shinseki and Korean Giant Asian pears easily.  The Shinseki ripen in mid-August, which is perfect for my climate when the first frost may come the third or fourth week of Sept.  We've had frosts as early as Sept. 6.  The Korean Giant has yet to bear, so I cannot speak about its quality.  Shinseki is superb.  Skin and flesh are sweet, crisp and juicy.  They store well, too.  At least, they store long enough for me to eat them all!  I get sort of piggy about Asian pears, as they are such a treat.  Because I don't have other pears and the Korean Giant has yet to flower, I pollinate the Shinseki blossoms with callery pear flowers.  There are a number of ornamentals in the neighborhood, and I beg a few stems of blossoms.  I attach them to the Shinseki with clothes pins, and the bees take care of the rest.  I purchased my trees from Stark Bros. online four years ago.  Hope this is of some help to your friend.
Doreen Howard
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 6:26 PM
Subject: [NAFEX] Asian Pears in Idaho Falls, ID

I received this request for information:
I live in Idaho Falls, idaho and am looking for an asian pear tree that will grow well here.  have seen a few in town, we live about 3 miles out.
 
have had the tougher skinned pears, skin is bitter, and the whiter more transparent skinned pear, where everything is sweet.  Could the latter pear grow successfully in our area?
 
I have never seen an asian pear tree at a nursery here.  Would you please help me in this matter.  i really like to eat them.
 
Connie Bowcutt
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Anyone familiar with this area and can tell me how to respond to this person?  I am assuming that they are talking about the Shinseiki or Nijisseiki Asian pear.
 
Thanks,
Bob
Western Washington


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