Nashi
Asian pears · 梨 · 亚洲梨
Nashi in October (this month)
Look for Japan
This origin is in fresh-crop season.
Japan's crisp round pears: Kosui and Hosui (brown), Nijisseiki (green).
- Look for
- Round, either brown or green-yellow.
- Best for
- Eating chilled
Japan
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (1)
JP
JapanTottori, Chiba
Fresh cropNashi grown in Japan
New crop, harvest 2 months in
Other asian pears varieties
Common questions
- When is Nashi asian pears in season in Singapore?
- Japan: Aug–Oct. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Nashi is best in October?
- Look for Japan.
- How do I pick a ripe asian pears?
- Feel: Firm and heavy for its size. Asian pears should feel hard, like an apple. Skin: Even golden-brown or yellow-green, with no soft or wet spots. Smell: A light, sweet smell at the base. Avoid: Dents and bruises. Asian pears bruise easily, so check the bottom of the box.
- How should I store asian pears?
- Fridge. Lasts 1–3 weeks. Keep each pear in its foam net so they don't bruise each other. Eat chilled.