"Starkrimson" is considered one of the most famous and unpretentious variety of pears in the care. The tree itself and its fruits are distinguished by their beauty, amazing taste and aroma. As a result, a harmonious combination of all the wonderful qualities in one tree.
Ripe Starkrimson Pears
Pear peel Starkrimson changes color as the fruit ripens
Selection history
The story of the Starkrimson pear began in 1939 in America, Michigan. To obtain this variety, scientists used the variety "Klappa's Favorite", and received a new variety of Pear ordinary, which was later called Starkrimson. It differs from its ancestor by the fruits of a beautiful red color. In 1956, Stark Brothers Nursery nursery patented this variety. Another name for this pear is Red Favorite.
Description of the Starkrimson variety
A pear of this variety is considered high, as it can reach from 4 to 5 meters. The crown of the tree is thick and spreading, pyramidal in shape with narrow dark green leaves, on which a burgundy hue can sometimes appear. The length of the sheet is from 3 to 10 cm, the tip is pointed. Flowering - medium late.
The fruits of this tree are characterized as follows:
- the fruit can weigh from 180 to 200 grams, but the weight of some pears is much larger and can reach up to three hundred grams;
- the shape is either pear-shaped, or round-elongated;
- ripened fruit by color - red, not ripe - yellow;
- the flesh of the pear is juicy white, very soft and sugar, the description “melt in the mouth” is ideal for her.
- the taste of the fruit is sweet-sour;
- the aroma is very delicate and pleasant, with musky notes. With such flavors, Starkrimson is often used and highly regarded in cooking. It is added to desserts and dietary dishes, as well as to preserves, jams and marmalades. Also, compotes are made from this pear and liquors are made.
Subtleties of pollination
The pear cannot be pollinated on its own, therefore, other varieties of pears (the so-called pollinating plants) are used for this, which must be planted next to the Starkrimson. These varieties include:
- Bere Bosk;
- Williams
- Panna;
- Dessert
- The conference;
- Deccan winter;
- Forest beauty;
- Bere Ligel.
Fruiting and ripening period
To determine the timing of fruiting, you need to consider what was used as a stock. Quince is considered to be the best rootstock - with it, Starkrimson begins to bear fruit already in the 4th-5th year from the moment of planting. When using a forest pear, this period increases to 7 years.
Pear ripening starts from mid-July to early August. The weather and climatic conditions of the regions in which the trees grow affect the timing. Harvest should be about 10-14 days before full ripening, while the fruit is still yellow. Pear picking starts from the lower branches and gradually moves to the upper.
A high level of fertility begins at the age of 7-10 years, but the pear reaches its maximum yield in the period from 12 to 16 - up to 35 kg from one tree. Starkrimson continues to produce a bountiful and stable crop, even as an adult.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Starkrimson pear
Any plant variety has its positive and negative sides, and Starkrimson is no exception. The advantages of the variety are:
- tasty, healthy and beautifully looking fruits;
- high drought and frost resistance;
- simplicity and unpretentiousness in landing and leaving;
- decorativeness;
- high level of productivity;
- resistance to pests and parasites.
The disadvantages of Starkrimson are as follows:
- big tree growth;
- poor tolerance of transportation and storage;
- shedding of overripe fruits;
- starts to produce crops at least 4 years after the tree is planted.
Preparation for landing
Starkrimson is very fond of loose, moist and clay soil, so before planting trees, find a place that will be protected from the sun and wind. You should also prepare the soil for the upcoming planting and mulch the soil - lay organic and inorganic fertilizers around the tree trunk - this will help fight weeds. You can also insulate the bottom of the tree, covering it with a special material.
Carry out the work in a timely manner, then the tree will spend its energy on the formation of the crop, and not fight parasites or droughts.
Decide on the timing. Depending on which regions of the country you live in, the timing of planting varies. In the southern and northern regions, spring is considered optimal. The trees planted in the spring during the summer have time to grow stronger and gain strength, due to which they will easily endure the upcoming winter. But some gardeners choose planting in the fall.
If planting occurs in the spring, it is best to keep within the period from April 20 to 30, and in the fall - no later than mid-October.
Prepare a place. Gardeners advise you to do all the work in the fall, even if you plant the tree as a result, you will be in the spring, because the soil in the pits for trees will settle down and you will not need to be afraid of its subsidence later.
Sagging has a bad effect on the tree. When the root of the neck is closed, it can lead to the death of the tree. Therefore, when digging a hole, you need to choose the optimal dimensions of depth (45-55 cm) and width (100 cm).
Step-by-step instructions for landing
Consider the easiest way to plant a pear, among all the existing ones:
- Prepare the seedling - cut off all the thick and powerful roots 10-12 cm and the top. Planting material should look like a stick without branches and leaves about 75-85 cm high. Before planting for an hour, place the seedling in a bucket of water.
- Mix the soil from the pit with ash in equal proportions and mix with water until a dense creamy consistency is obtained. Dampen the roots of the seedling in this substance.
- Loosen the soil and put 10 raw eggs into it, then fill it with a diluted mixture of soil, ash and sprinkle dry earth on top. Then plant a pear seedling.
- Fill the hole with the remaining soil, and lay another 10 eggs around the perimeter - they will provide nutrition to the root system. After performing all these actions, mulch the circle of earth around the table with needles, compost, peat and sawdust.
Watering and fertilizer
Starkrimson watering standards are as follows: Pour up to 30 liters of water per square meter under an adult tree. As the tree was watered, it is shallow, but carefully loosen the surface around the circumference of the planting. The tree will not need to be watered if it rains heavily the day before.
In order for the tree to bear fruit productively, it is also carefully fertilized. Knowledgeable gardeners choose a well-working scheme for this - they mix organic and inorganic fertilizers - potash, phosphate, nitrogen and saltpeter (used during flowering). To speed fruiting, use phosphorus mixed with ash.
Certain types of top dressing are used depending on the season:
- If a tree is planted in spring, then fertilize it for the first time in the second year. If in autumn, then the fertilizer process takes place next spring. In the spring, use nitrogen top dressing to improve the quality and quantity of inflorescences and fruits.
- In autumn, the tree needs to be fertilized to replenish nutrients and prepare the tree for the cold. Fertilizers are dug into the area of the trunk circle.
- Fertilizers with phosphorus and calcium should be used during the summer feeding of the tree for a good appearance.
Drought and winter hardiness
There is nothing to worry about if the gardener does not manage to water the tree on a regular basis - Starkrimson is resistant to droughts, therefore the tree can easily tolerate periods of lack of water, but if it is possible to water often, the tree will thank with a more generous harvest. Also, this tree is able to cope well with the cold season.
Tree pruning
In order to form and thin out the crown of the tree, you need to trim. Regular pruning of trees does not allow the tree to spend all its strength on young branches, delivering all the juices and nutrients to the fruit, which has a positive effect on the quality of the crop and its quantity.
Timely pruning in the spring will guarantee a good harvest in the fall. Spring pruning takes place according to the following scheme:
- The crown of the tree is thinned out - the sun's rays can warm up the trunk and fruitful branches without interference.
- The trunk is shortened by about 1/4 so that the tree does not grow up.
- All sections are treated with a special tool.
Cutting seedlings from the first year of life, and in the second year they make sure that the height does not exceed 50 cm. They carry out the procedure of pruning branches with a pruner or garden saw.
Use two tree pruning methods:
- the first method is to prune the branches, on which too many fruits grow, which threatens in the end with the fact that the branches can break off;
- in the second method, all incorrectly growing branches are cut to the very bottom, and those branches that do not grow horizontally to the ground are considered incorrect.
Work begins when the weather is warm.
Summer pruning consists of the method of pinching young shoots (unnecessary shoots are pinched with nails in the upper part) - this removes the entire top up to the hardened area, which prevents the shoots from growing in length. Work begins in June and lasts the entire season, as the growth of branches only stops, and does not stop completely.
The fall pruning period starts from the end of August and lasts until mid-September. The pruning of branches in the fall takes place according to this scheme:
- Remove all diseased and dry branches, as they can break and cripple healthy branches.
- Get rid of branches that grow at an angle of 90 degrees.
- Only partially remove the rest of the incorrectly growing plants (only branches are selected that will interfere with the fruitful branches).
- Do not leave stumps if the branch is completely removed. Cut the branch at its very base.
- Branches that have been trimmed, burn to destroy pathogenic bacteria.
Diseases and Pests
Even despite the ability to resist disease, the pear can also be attacked by some types of such parasites. Among these pests are:
- day butterflies;
- bedbugs;
- apple flower bee;
- gall mite;
- codling moths;
- itching
- pear mite;
Also, Starkrimson can become infected with scab. Symptoms of the disease are as follows:
- the manifestation of spots of dark green color, which eventually change their color to brown;
- leaves turn yellow and crumble.
The fungus infects the bark, peduncle, petioles and flowers. To get rid of this disease, you need to remove and destroy those fruits that have been spoiled.
Fruit rot is a disease that makes itself felt when dark spots appear, which later become brown, and the fruits change color to lighter, after which the tree begins to dry out.
Use Fufanon, BI-58, Karbofos and Nitrafen to control pests and parasites. For prevention during bud setting, use Bordeaux fluid, and during the period of active shoot growth - use copper-containing preparations. And to protect the tree and its root system, use fertilizers with calcium. Treat it before flowering and after.
Transportability and storage
Starkrimson does not tolerate transportation very well. Fruits that have not ripened to the end are able to lie for up to a month, and ripe, even under the best conditions, last only a week. In connection with this feature, you should not choose this variety for commercial sale, it is suitable for the needs of the gardener and his family.
To keep the pear fruit in its best shape, keep them in a cool and ventilated place on dry sawdust.
"Starkrimson" is considered a popular pear variety, which has proven itself with its characteristics and delicious and beautiful fruits. Many gardeners appreciate all the advantages of the variety, as well as its decorativeness. In order to plant this pear variety, no special knowledge is required, so even a beginner will cope with it.
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