Dewdrop (HW623)
A yellow fruit pear with a medium blush and elongated neck with a high tolerance to fire blight.
HW623 is managed by Vineland in Canada and internationally by the Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN®).
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Background
Developed by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Dewdrop is a promising Canadian pear, offering good taste and better disease resistance, with efforts underway to make it more accessible for both commercial orchards and home gardens across Canada.
Product Overview
Characteristics
- Ripening date at Vineland, Ontario – September 25 (14 days after Bartlett)
- Yellow fruit with a medium blush and elongated neck.
- Skin is medium thickness and flesh is cream-white and juicy with excellent flavour
- Medium to strong vigour, semi-upright habit; Full sun required for maximum red blush development.
Accordion
Canada PBR #4402
– US Plant Patent PP28,336
– European Union A202103849 (application)
Licensees, grower, packers, marketers, propagators
Granted.
February 1, 2014
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