Product Name: Akizuki Pear (Autumn Moon Pear)
Description:
Akizuki is a premium mid-to-late season Asian pear variety, bred by Japan's National Institute of Fruit Tree Science and officially registered in 2001It originates from the cross of ('Niitaka' × 'Hosui') × 'Kosui', combining the best qualities of these renowned varieties. It has been successfully introduced and cultivated across China and is now one of the most sought-after premium pears in both domestic and international markets.
Appearance:
The fruit is beautifully oblate with a distinctive russet-brown skin typical of high-quality Japanese pear cultivars. It is exceptionally large, averaging 400–500 grams, with premium fruit reaching over 800 grams.
Flavor:
Akizuki delivers an outstanding eating experience with white, fine-textured flesh that is crisp, juicy, and virtually grit-free. The flavor is sweet with a refreshing, mild acidity and a pleasant honey-like aroma. Soluble solids content is high and stable year to year (13%–17.2%), ensuring consistent quality.
Key Commercial Advantages:
Jumbo Fruit Size – Impressive 400–500g average weight, ideal for premium gifting
Superior Eating Quality – Crisp, juicy, fine-textured, with virtually no stone cells
Strong Disease Resistance – Resistant to black spot and practically resistant to scab
Late-Season Market Window – Harvested in September to October, filling the autumn premium fruit gap
Harvest Season:
September to October – a premium autumn variety with strong market demand and excellent pricing potential.