Data from Elgin, Western Cape. Good eating pear with slight blush.
Abate Fetel
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | Medium |
| Vigour | Strong |
| Growth habit | Spreading |
| Crotch angles | Medium |
| Tree size | Medium |
| Flowering | 2nd week September |
| Full bloom | 3rd week September |
| Flower shape | Rosacious |
| Pollen compatibility | Self incompatible |
| Bearing habit | Spurs |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
| Pollinator | Forelle, Flamingo |
| Fruit set | Good |
| Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
| Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | 4th week January |
| Control cultivar | Beurre Bosc |
| Production (kg/tree) | Good |
| Fruit size distribution | Medium |
| Shape | Oblong Pyriform |
| Skin colour | Green/yellow |
| Flesh colour | Cream |
| Eating quality | Good and sweet |
| Texture | Fine |
| Storage ability | Good |
Info
| Released to industry | Yes |
| Fruit type | Pears |
| Selection No | - |
| Usage | Fresh |
| Origin | Italy |
| Owner | - |
| S.A. License | SAPO Trust |
| PBR Granted | - |