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Hosui (“Sweet Water”)

Harvest Time: Asian Pear
Harvest Time: Late Summer
Parentage: (Kikusui x Yakumo) x Yakumo
Origin Country: Japan
Origin Year: 1972
Appearance: round, medium-large fruit, golden-brown russeted skin, conspicous white lenticels
Flavor Profile: mild, sweet flavor, brandy aroma, crispy textured
Storage Duration: 2 Months
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