Fruit varieties

Baigo

A seedling variety discovered at a test site in Baigo, Ome City. The flowering season is slightly late, and it is used as a dual-purpose variety.

Best for
Season: Early to mid-June
Main regions: Ome City, Tokyo (Place of discovery)

Characteristics

This is a seedling variety discovered at a test site by Mr. Aoki in Baigo, Ome City, Tokyo. The flowering season is slightly late, and the harvest season is from early to mid-June. It is considered a dual-purpose variety.

NARO's new variety "Wago" is a descendant of this "Baigo" variety.

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Last updated: 2026.10.05

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