Pears are one of the most familiar and favorite fruits in our diet. This is due to the fact that they are very useful and available, unlike many overseas fruits. The variety of varieties of this fruit tree just admires and leads to some confusion due to the fact that it is difficult to decide which one to give preference and plant in his garden. After all, you see, I want the plant to be decorative, unpretentious in care, and also bring a stable harvest of tasty and healthy fruits. Pear "Starkrimson" corresponds to all these criteria - according to the description, this variety harmoniously combines the beautiful appearance of the tree, the beauty, the taste and the benefits of the fruit.
- Selection
- Tree description
- Fruit Description
- Pollination
- Fruiting
- Gestation period
- Yield
- Transportability and storage
- Disease and Pest Resistance
- Drought tolerance
- Winter hardiness
- Use of fruits
- Advantages and disadvantages
- pros
- Minuses
Selection
The homeland of this pear is the United States of America. As a result of the painstaking breeding work of American scientists by cloning the variety "Klappa's Lovers", the "Starkrimson" variety was obtained, which looks much more attractive thanks to its red fruits.
Tree description
Trees are quite high, their average height is 4-5 m. They are endowed with a sprawling, dense crown of pyramidal shape, consisting of green leaves, often with burgundy shade. Flowering "Starkrimson" - mid-later.
Fruit Description
Pears weight varies from 190 to 200 g, but there are also larger fruits that reach 300 g. Their shape is classical pear-shaped. Ripe fruits are colored red, and not ripe - in yellow. For a grade the white soft pulp which, without exaggeration, thaws in a mouth is characteristic. The gastronomic qualities of a pear are quite high - it has a sweet-sour taste and a pronounced pleasant aroma.
Pollination
Unfortunately, the tree itself is not pollinated, you need to choose the right neighbors in the garden. The best pollinators are Bere Bosc, Williams, Panna, Dessert, Olivier de Serres and Conference.
Fruiting
When the tree starts to produce crops, it depends on the stock. If quinces are used, the first fruits will ripen in 4-5 years after planting. If a pear tree is used as a stock, then the first harvest should be expected no earlier than after 7 years.
Gestation period
The fruits ripen in mid-July - early August, this period varies depending on the climatic conditions in which the plant grows.
Yield
After 7-10 years after planting, the pear begins to bear fruit well, but the maximum yield, up to 35 kg from one tree, comes only after the plant is 12-15 years old. In adulthood, "Starkrimson" abundantly and stably fruits.
Transportability and storage
Fruits are poorly stored and do not tolerate transportation. The maximum keeping capacity of 30 days can be achieved only if the pears are picked immature. Ripe fruits are stored a maximum of a week.
Disease and Pest Resistance
Variety "Starkrimson" resistant to the common disease that affects fruit crops - scab.
One of the common pests that affect these fruit trees is the pear gall mite, which is dangerous for the plant throughout the growing season. In order to avoid its appearance, it is necessary to fertilize in time to increase the osmotic pressure of cell sap in the foliage.
It is important to detect the pest in time, since it is much easier to deal with it when this tick has just appeared and has not yet spread to the whole plant. To get rid of the parasite, use a variety of chemicals, they are used to prepare solutions for spraying.
Drought tolerance
These fruit trees are considered very unpretentious, including they calmly tolerate dry weather. Therefore, if it is not possible to carry out regular watering, the tree will not suffer, and if there is such an opportunity, it will thank you generously for the water procedures, for example, with an even greater harvest.
Winter hardiness
The plant tolerates winter and moderate frosts perfectly. In early spring, before the buds awaken, it is recommended to prune dried and frozen twigs.
Use of fruits
Juicy ripe pears are very good fresh. They are also used for making compotes and jams, only for these purposes it is desirable to harvest a little earlier than the ripening period, in the phase when the pear has not turned red.
Large beautiful fruits can be a wonderful table decoration and complement any exquisite dessert. Unfortunately, this variety is not suitable for drying.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any other plant, the Starkrimson pears have their advantages and disadvantages.
pros
- Delicious, healthy and beautiful fruits.
- High winter hardiness and drought resistance.
- Unpretentiousness of the plant and ease of planting and care.
- Decorative quality of the tree.
- Abundant and stable fruiting.
- Resistance to diseases.
Minuses
- Tree tall.
- Pears are poorly stored and carry transportation.
- Overripe fruits are showered.
- The tree begins to bear fruit at least 4 years after planting.
Variety "Starkrimson" has proven itself and enjoys well-deserved popularity. Gardeners around the world appreciated the beauty and gastronomic qualities of the fruit, as well as the decorativeness of the tree itself. Cultivation of this fruit tree does not require special knowledge and training - even a novice can plant it on its plot.
