Nashi trees are widespread in Asia. But in Europe you can also grow the delicious apple pears in your own garden. There are a few things to keep in mind if you want to harvest a lot of Nashis.
How to plant a Nashi pear in the garden?
To plant Nashi pears successfully, choose a sunny, wind-protected location with loose soil. The best time to plant is early summer. Make sure there is enough plant spacing and don't forget to water and cut back regularly. Self-pollinated varieties are preferred.
Which location do Nashis prefer?
- As sunny as possible
- Loose soil
- Protected from the wind
- Pot keeping is possible
Basically, Nashis prefer the same location conditions as pear and apple trees.
Nashis are hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to -20 degrees.
When is the best time to plant?
Nashis grow quickly, so the best time to plant them is early summer. After planting, you must water sufficiently.
What should the soil be like?
- Humos
- Non-calcareous
- Without waterlogging
- Deeply relaxed
A layer of mulch prevents the soil from drying out, otherwise the Nashi must be watered frequently and vigorously.
How big does the planting distance have to be?
Nashis can be wonderfully grown as espalier fruit. The distance between the trees should be between 1, 50 and 2 meters.
When are the Nashi pears ready to harvest?
Depending on the variety, the harvest begins in August and lasts until September. Grafted Nashi trees bear fruit from the second year onwards, trees grown from seeds need at least three years until the first harvest.
Many fruit clusters develop on the inflorescences. They are separated except for two fruits so that they have enough space to grow.
Nashis need to be cut back regularly.
Are Nashis self-pollinating?
Not all Nashi varieties are self-pollinating. A place near a “Williams Christ” or “Gellerts Butterbirne” is favorable for fertilization. Otherwise, several Nashi trees must be planted.
How are Nashi pears propagated?
The easiest way to propagate is to graft the shoots. Quince trees are well suited as a basis.
Nashi trees can also be grown from seeds. Care must be taken to ensure that the seeds have gone through a cold period in order to reduce the germination inhibition. In spring they are sown in pots and lightly covered with soil.
As a rule, Nashis germinate quite quickly and can be kept as a container plant in the first year. They should only go outdoors in the second year.
Tips & Tricks
The Nashi pear is also known as apple pear, Asian pear or Kumoi. The word Nashi comes from Japanese and means pear.
