Piqa® Boo®

The Piqa® Boo® is a bright red pear, eaten crunchy and oh so sweet.

The brand combines characteristics from European, Japanese and Chinese pears, giving the fruit a distinctive crisp, juicy texture and refreshing flavour.

It has exceptional storage and shelf life with a low susceptibility to scuff.

Key Features

  1. Striking red appearance with crisp, juicy white flesh

  2. Extremely high value export potential in to asia

  3. Exceptional storage capabilities

Characteristics

The Fruit

  • Size: Medium (185grams)
  • Shape: Pyriform
  • Colour: Bright red (colour improves in storage) with small brown lenticels
  • Texture and flavour: Crisp and juicy, sweet with low acidity

The Tree

  • Type: Strong upright growth, limited branches
  • Flowering: Late
  • Productivity: 35-50 tonne per hectare

Piqa® Boo® Availability

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Piqa® Boo®
Domestic Production

Origin

  • Bred by world renowned Plant & Food Research in New Zealand Storage
  • Exceptional storage potential of 20+ weeks

License

  • Exclusive license in Australia
  • Non-exclusive license in New Zealand
  • Trademark(s) owned by Prevar Limited, Hastings, New Zealand

Contact

Australia supply
+61 3 9688 5100 Email
New Zealand supply
+64 9 573 8517 Email
IP Enquiry
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