Pear (Pyrus x bretschneideri) TEM-BO-LI

Asian Pear (Nashi) 'Tem-Bo-Li'

Exotic taste and trouble-free cultivation in one.

'Tem-Bo-Li' is an exceptionally valuable Chinese variety of Asian pear (Nashi) that brings an exotic touch to any garden. Its greatest advantage is its almost complete resistance to diseases and high frost hardiness, making it an ideal choice for organic cultivation without any chemicals. The fruits have an unusual apple-like shape and a unique, distinctly crisp and juicy flesh with a sweet, refreshing taste. Thanks to its compact size, self-fertility, and early bearing, it is a perfect and low-maintenance variety for modern gardens.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Extreme disease resistance: Resistant to scab, rust, and other diseases, ideal for organic growing.
• Self-fertile: Produces abundantly and reliably even without a pollinator.
• Unique crisp texture: Juicy and crisp flesh like an apple, but with the sweet taste of a pear.
• High frost hardiness: Withstands frosts down to -34 °C.
• Compact growth and long storability: Suitable for small gardens, and the fruits last for months in the refrigerator.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: China
• Species: Chinese White Pear (Pyrus x bretschneideri), known as Nashi

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Growth is compact (2–3.5 m), forming a spherical crown. It is self-fertile and comes into bearing very early, in the 2nd–3rd year after planting. Productivity is high and regular.

Fruit

• Size: Medium (150–300 g).
• Shape and skin: Spherical, resembling an apple. The skin is greenish-yellow with a delicate blush.
• Flesh: White, distinctly crisp and very juicy, without stone cells.
• Taste: Excellent, sweet, refreshing, with a mild acidity and a light fruity aroma.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost hardiness: The variety is highly frost-hardy (down to -34 °C).
• Diseases: It has very high to complete resistance to scab, rust, and other fungal diseases.

Growing Recommendations

• Use: A perfect variety for fresh consumption for those looking for something new and exotic. Also excellent for drying and preserving.
• Suitability: Ideal for organic gardens, for beginners, and for smaller spaces.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-September to early October.
• Eating maturity: Immediately after harvest.
• Storability: Excellent. In a refrigerator or a good cellar, it will last for 2–4 months.
• Transportability: Excellent; the fruits do not bruise easily.