What is the Difference between Chojuro, Hosui and Shinko Pears

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Posted by RedSun Z6 Central NJ (My Page) on

Thu, Sep 4, 14 at 17:57

I searched Google, but it is still confusing. I think all three are brown colored, medium sized pears. What are the main differences that you can tell one from the other?

Then how about Raja?

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Posted by campv 8b (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 4, 14 at 18:45

I have dwarf shinko and it is sweet and juicy. I do watch it for shepherds hook. Have not had it as yet and the tree is 10 years old. Some trees are more subject able to shepherds hook than others and I would diffidently look into that.

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Posted by scottfsmith 6B-7A-MD (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 4, 14 at 21:14

Chojuro is more brown russeted, no spots. The other two have spots. Its also more fibrous/chewy. Hosui is similar in looks to Shinko but it tastes a lot better (at least in my orchard). Shinko's main claim to fame is fireblight resistance.

Scott

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Posted by RedSun Z6 Central NJ (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 4, 14 at 22:09

Scott, can you help to tell which one is this, two pears from the same tree. I already picked the golden one. It is very juicy and sweet.

The pear in last photo is still on the tree. I do not think it is ready yet.

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