Zaosu Red Striped Pear - an Unexpected Surprise from China

The Zaosu Red Striped Pear, originally from China, is a visually striking fruit with distinctive yellow stripes along its red skin. This distinctive appearance has caught the attention of fruit lovers and growers alike, making it a popular pear in the Chinese market.

Enriching the European pear market

Although the Asian pear is a relatively underrated fruit crop in Europe compared to its more popular relatives such as apples and European pears, the expansion of the Zaosu Red Striped variety could bring several advantages to fruit growers looking to diversify their offering and maximize their economic profit.

Zaosu Red Striped is a new hybrid pear variety that arose spontaneously through a random somatic mutation of the Zaosu Red pear. It has all the characteristics of the Zaosu Red pear but differs in the appearance of the fruits, which have yellow stripes along the fruit on a red background. The characteristic feature is the distinctly red young leaves. After years of observation, no reverse mutation has appeared, the characteristics and properties of the Zaosu Red Striped pear remain stable. The fruits are suitable for long-term storage without loss of taste and marketable quality of the fruit.

One of the main advantages of growing the Zaosu Red Striped pear is its unique flavor profile. This variety is known for its sweet flavor and juicy flesh, making it an excellent fruit, especially for fresh consumption. Its crisp texture and delicious taste make it a great choice for fruit lovers looking to indulge in something special.

Both small and large fruit growers can benefit

The Zaosu Red Striped pear is a high-yielding variety, meaning growers can expect a bountiful and regular harvest from their orchards. This increased productivity can translate into higher economic profits for growers as they can sell more fruit to the market and meet the growing demand for this unique fruit.

The Zaosu Red Striped pear is highly adaptable to growing conditions. Although its appearance is unusual, it has no special climate or site requirements compared to other pears. It is suitable for orchards of any size. It is therefore an alternative for large-scale fruit growers who want to streamline their operations, small family farms or gardeners who will enjoy this wonderful striped pear variety.

Low-cost, environmentally friendly storage

The Zaosu Red Striped pear has excellent storage properties that it has fully inherited from its ancestor, the Zaosu Red pear. After harvest, it allows growers to store for up to three months in a regular room without refrigeration. Professional growers can extend its shelf life to up to six months by using refrigeration. This property is particularly advantageous for commercial growers who need to store and distribute their products for a longer period to ensure economic sustainability.

With its distinctive appearance, delicious taste, high yields, relatively easy care and excellent storage capabilities, this unexpected striped surprise from China has the potential to attract the European pear market and delight consumers with a truly exceptional fruit experience.