Starkrimson pear: variety selection, characteristics and description, advantages and disadvantages, planting rules and care, photo

Variety selection

The birth of Pyrus communis Starkrimson is due to American breeders (Michigan), who in 1939, with a free red mutation of the Lyubimitsa Klappa variety, acquired the Common Pear variety by cloning. Due to the passage of time, the resulting clone was given a sonorous, elegant name - Starkrimson. In 1956, the Stark brothers' gardening company Stark Brothers Nursery (Missouri) received a patent certificate for this variety, giving it a second name - Red Clapp's (red favorite). The name is due to the fact that the fruits of the bred beauty pear have a rich red color. Before you begin cultivating the selected fruit tree, you need to become familiar with its individuality, characteristics and biological differences.

Did you know? The pear tree is very durable, which is perhaps why the ancient Chinese considered it a symbol of immortality and called it Li.

Landing

For the healthy development of a pear, it is very important to correctly select and prepare a place for planting. By clicking on the links below, you can find a lot of useful information on the topic of planting the Starkrimson pear variety.

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Description of the tree

The height of adult specimens reaches 4-5 meters, so the plant belongs to the category of vigorous-growing. The large tree has a spreading pyramidal crown with dense green foliage. The leaves are narrowly lanceolate, short-pointed, 3–10 cm in size, dark green in color, and in some cases also cherry-colored. Flowering occurs in the mid-late period.

Did you know? Pear trees are long-lived plants. The lifespan of some specimens is 100–150 years, and fertility can last more than half a century.

Description of fruits

Trees of this variety are large-fruited. The fruits are large, beautiful pear-shaped, weighing up to 180–250 g. The peduncle is medium long, thick and straight. The skin of pears is yellowish, thin, smooth, and when fully ripe it acquires an intense carmine tone. The core of the fruit is light cream, juicy and dense, oily, sweet and sour with an excellent nutmeg flavor.

Thanks to such a rich bouquet of excellent taste characteristics, the variety has a well-deserved tasting rating of 4.7 (in accordance with the norms on a five-point scale). The fruits last a short time, about one week.

Fruiting and productivity

The first harvest is given on the wild pear rootstock for the 7th year, and on the quince rootstock for the 5th year from the start of planting. Over time, as the pear tree ages, the yield increases and achieves good results only after 10 years of life. The productivity of a ten-year-old tree reaches 25–28 kilograms. The yield of this variety is annual, stable, up to 35 kilograms from a 15-year-old planting. Taking into account natural conditions and the depth of water, a pear tree can bear fruit for up to 18–20, and in some cases up to 30 years.

Soil preparation

Processing raspberries in the fall and preparing them for cold weather begins with preparing the soil. In early September, the volume of infused phosphorus and potassium fertilizers increases. Recommended products for feeding bushes:

Superphosphate. It is the main source of phosphorus.
Monopotassium phosphate, potassium magnesium. Helps increase the frost resistance of raspberry bushes.
Iron sulfate. The use of this substance before cold weather prevents the appearance of insect pests in the soil and the development of various diseases.

Fertilizer must be applied no later than the last days of October - the first week of November. It is recommended to cover the soil around the raspberries with a thin layer of manure or other organic nutrients.

Other soil preparation activities include watering and mulching. Watering is a must. It is necessary to moisten the soil under the bushes no later than 2 weeks before the onset of frost. Some gardeners recommend flooding the crop after the first thin crust of ice appears after overnight frosts. The optimal volume of water is from 2 to 3 buckets for each bush.

The ground under the raspberries must be mulched. Materials used to choose from: sawdust, peat, fallen leaves, spruce wood. The maximum height of the layer is from 5 to 6 cm. If it is too large, this can lead to stagnation of moisture, which is why during the thaw period the roots can rot, and fungus or pests will begin to appear under the mulch itself. On the contrary, a thin layer will not be able to protect the plant from frost. The correct soil for raspberries should not be acidic or alkaline.

In addition to preparing the soil, it is recommended to treat the crop for prevention with drugs against diseases and pests. This must be done before the onset of cold weather. It is necessary to treat the bushes for the reason that with the onset of heat, pathogenic microflora begins to wake up before the plant.

Drought resistance and winter hardiness

The Starkrimson variety is rightfully considered unpretentious when grown, capable of tolerating drought and low temperatures. It responds well to regular watering, but can easily tolerate hot, dry times with limited humidity. In winter, moderate frosts are not scary for him. The degree of cold resistance depends on many circumstances. Such factors as location on the land plot and the age of the tree are taken into account.

Young pears, which have a poorly developed root system, are susceptible to high subzero temperatures. In this case, it is not yet capable of ensuring rapid restoration of the above-ground part. If possible, the trunks of young trees and seedlings are wrapped in fabric and rags for the winter, and the ground around the trunk is covered with brushwood, leaves, and spruce branches. In warm areas, shelter is not necessary.

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Advantages and disadvantages of the Starkrimson pear variety

The significant advantages of this type are as follows:
high productivity;
excellent taste properties and unusual appearance of fruits;
good winter hardiness;
drought resistance;
immunity to scab;
unpretentiousness when growing.

Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages that are inherent in the variety:
high plant growth;
late entry into the fruiting season of trees;
low transportability;
short storage period of the crop;
tendency of fruits to shed.

Pests and diseases

Starkrimson's resistance to scab is above average. A tree can be affected by fungal and bacterial diseases, this especially often occurs due to poor care, improper or untimely pruning. Prevention measures - preventive spraying with fungicides before the period of possible spread of diseases. If signs of infection appear, spray with drugs in a therapeutic dose.

The pest of Starcrimson is considered to be the pear gall mite. Methods of control and prevention are spraying the tree with an insecticide.

Rules for planting and care work

The plant is undemanding for cultivation and has a good return on the use of competent and correct use of agricultural technology when caring for it.

When planting this pear variety, you need to be guided by the basic requirements:

For plantings, choose well-lit, wind-protected areas with loose, slightly acidic, loamy soil.
The size of the planting holes should correspond to the following parameters: width 60–80 cm, depth - about 1 m.
To increase fertility, 2 buckets of humus (peat, turf soil) and sand with the addition of mineral and organic fertilizers must be added to the prepared hole.
Before planting, to restore the turgor (vitality) of the tissues of the root system, immerse it in water for 5–10 hours.
After planting, the root collar of the seedling should be 3–5 cm above the ground level.

Culture in care does not require much attention and costs. It is enough to carry out simple, timely measures to grow the plant to get the expected result:

The watering rate for mature plantings should be 50–70 liters of water per 1 m², followed by shallow loosening of the soil around the tree trunk;
trim the crown of the pear tree in early spring, before the buds awaken;
carry out root and foliar feeding with alternating organic and mineral fertilizers (potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen);
during the flowering period of the crop, use ammonium nitrate, urea, and to accelerate fruiting - superphosphate, potassium salt;
if it is necessary to maintain soil moisture, use mulching;
Carry out regular tree inspections and preventive manipulations to prevent diseases and the appearance of insect pests.

Important! Trees should be pruned from the moment they are planted. This will ensure proper development of the crown.

Aftercare

The Starkrimson pear does not require complex agricultural technology. This is an absolutely unpretentious plant with standard care, no different from any fruit crop. The variety is grown according to the following scheme:

In dry summers, one-time watering is carried out with a large volume of water (during fruit set). The seedlings are watered every three weeks.
Urea is added before the buds swell. After flowering - “Kafor”, during ripening the pears are fed with phosphorus-containing products and the tree is treated with magnesium sulfate.
Crown molding begins in the second year of growth. The lower branches are fixed vertically. The next tier is formed after three years, and after another two years - the last skeletal circle. The branches are cut taking into account that each subsequent one will be shorter than the previous one. In the spring, the crown is thinned out, removing dry and damaged areas.
In autumn, the tree is watered abundantly, and the trunk circle is covered with straw or sawdust.

Important! For the winter, it is recommended to spread pesticides against rodents near the trunk.

Pests and diseases

Among garden pests, the Starkrimson variety is parasitized by the gall mite, which is eliminated with colloidal sulfur. As a preventative measure in the spring, the trunk is whitened with lime and the crown is sprayed with Decis. Starkrimson is affected by scab; signs of a fungal disease are dark spots on fruits and leaves. The pear is treated with “Hom” or “Skor”. In the spring, copper sulfate is used before sap flow.

Recommendations for harvesting and storing crops

It is recommended to pick pears slightly unripe, as they tend to ripen after being picked from the branch. The redness of the fruit on the outside indicates its ripeness. A week before full ripening, when the fruits acquire a rich red color, it is advisable to harvest the crop to avoid losses, because ripe fruits may fall off. The fruits, together with the stalk, are first picked from the lower branches, gradually rising to the top. It is preferable to carry out such operations in dry weather.

The fruits last for 8–10 days, so it is recommended to eat them immediately or heat them. Fruits can be stored in the refrigerator. In this case, the shelf life of the fresh product will last up to 25–30 days. To extend the storage time of pears, you can place them (cuttings up) in a container with oak sawdust or straw and place them in a cool, well-ventilated area. Fruits selected for preservation must be free from scratches and damage and cannot be washed.

Important! If pears are picked too green to ripen, they will become hard and tasteless, unsuitable for consumption.

By adopting tips and instructions for a rational approach to choosing and maintaining a tree, you will get not only a beautiful lush plant with eye-catching, enchanting raspberry fruits in your garden. The Starkrimson pear, being an example of an unpretentious and unpretentious plant, having received care and proper care, will certainly reward you with tasty, fragrant fruits for many years.

The nuances of growing pears

The pear needs to find a suitable place for planting. Then prepare the seedling and plant it correctly. The development and even fruiting of the tree depends on how correctly the planting is done.

Site selection and soil preparation

The Starkrimson pear does not tolerate autumn and spring frosts, or alternating thaws and cold snaps in winter, so it should be planted in the sunniest and warmest area, under the protection of buildings and fences.

Grows well in loose, moist, fertile soil. Before preparing the planting hole, it is dug up and leveled. Make a hole 0.7 m wide and deep, drainage is poured onto the bottom, then a mixture of dug up soil, humus and ash is poured (1 to 1).

Selection and preparation of seedlings

Pear seedlings that are 1-2 years old take root best. They are planted in early spring or mid-autumn; in the first case, the buds on the plant should not yet open, in the second, the leaves should fall off. The bark on the trunk and branches should be smooth, elastic, without damage or disease.

Expert opinion

Zarechny Maxim Valerievich

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The day before planting, pear roots are soaked in a solution of a root formation stimulator. After treatment, cut off the tips of the roots (if they are dry), branches and the central conductor to 1/3 of the length.

Landing algorithm

1-1.5 buckets of water are poured into a pre-prepared hole. When it is absorbed, the roots of the seedling are lowered into the middle and covered with soil above the root collar, but below the grafting. Lightly compact the soil, water it again and cover the tree trunk circle with mulch.

Reviews from users

The Starkrimson pear surprised me. I never expected it to ripen this year, or even bear fruit for the first time. It was planted as a 3-year-old seedling (or maybe it looked like 2?), the label said Chizhovskaya... At the age of 5-6 years it doesn’t seem like it should bear fruit yet, but nevertheless the first fruits took place. Weight from 220-265 g. The color is extremely saturated. The taste is sweet and sour, very juicy. I probably didn’t get enough sugar after all. There were no inclusions or astringency. Perhaps they were taken off early, they hung tightly, the flesh was a bit tough. There was no scab, no rust or other sores (t-t-t). All the other pears had complete rust. In general, it’s a surprise... I find it difficult to rate the pear, I don’t have enough experience. I think no higher than 4.3 at that time. Still, there was an expectation of greater sweetness for some reason...

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