Old varieties of pears, thanks to their excellent characteristics, still withstand competition with new varieties. One of these varieties can be called Starkrimson pear. Let's consider its description, pros and cons, and growing features. How to plant and care for it, how to protect it from diseases and pests. How and when to harvest fruits and preserve them.
- History of selection
- Description and characteristics of the Starkrimson variety
- Advantages and disadvantages
- The nuances of growing pears
- Site selection and soil preparation
- Selection and preparation of seedlings
- Landing algorithm
- Further care of the crop
- Mulching the soil
- Watering
- Fertilizer
- Circumcision
- Pests and diseases
- Collection and storage
History of selection
The Starkrimson variety is the result of a free mutation of the famous Lyubimitsa Klappa variety.The plant appeared in 1939 in Michigan. Its main difference from the original variety is the red color of the fruit. Starkrimson was registered in 1956 by Stark Brothers Nursery.
Description and characteristics of the Starkrimson variety
The tree is above average or tall in height, the crown is pyramidal, spreading, branches are leafy. Fruiting on wild pear rootstock begins in the 7th year, on quince - in the 5th. Productivity increases gradually; the tree bears fruit consistently only after 10 years of life. The average fruit harvest is 30 kg per tree.
The fruits ripen in summer, large, 185-285 g. Pears have a classic shape, the skin of unripe fruits is yellow, with a red blush. Ripe fruits are red. Inside they are white, juicy, the flesh is soft, sourish-sweet. Pears of the summer variety do not last long, only 1 month. Transportability is average.
Advantages and disadvantages
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.
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.
Further care of the crop
The Starkrimson variety is considered unpretentious, but demanding in terms of agricultural technology for fruit crops.
Mulching the soil
Laying a mulch layer protects the soil above the root system from drying out and compacting. As a result, the number of waterings is reduced, and there is no need to loosen and weed the plant. Thanks to this, energy and time are saved in caring for the garden. The mulch is laid immediately after planting, then changed 2 times a year - in spring and autumn.
Watering
Before rooting, in the first 2 months, the tree is watered every week; if the summer is hot, in the first 2-3 years it is watered abundantly until autumn. Mature trees are watered during drought and during the period of fruiting. For every sq. m.The area occupied by pears consumes at least 2-3 buckets of water.
Fertilizer
In the first season, the seedling is not fertilized. In all subsequent years, fertilizers are applied in the spring, before the beginning of the growing season, after flowering and during the period of fruit formation. Starkrimson can be fertilized with both organic and mineral fertilizers. In the spring, nitrogen-containing fertilizers are applied, and in subsequent times - phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.
Circumcision
Pruning of branches is done in the spring, before the leaves bloom, or in the fall, after they fall. Dry, diseased, fruit-bearing and simply unnecessary shoots growing inwards are cut off. The formation of the crown takes place over several years. To reduce the height of the tree, it is preferable to form a cup-shaped crown.
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.
Starkrimson is considered a pest pear gall mite. Methods of control and prevention are spraying the tree with an insecticide.
Collection and storage
The Starkrimson pear ripens in the summer, at the end of July. As soon as the fruits are ripe, they need to be collected so that they do not fall off. Collected fruits are not stored for a long time; they are mainly consumed fresh or processed into homemade preparations. Those that are left for storage are placed in a cold and dark room. Shelf life – 1 month.
The Starkrimson pear is similar in characteristics and taste to its parent, Clapp's Favorite. Grows in any climate zone.Suitable for growing in garden plots. The technology of cultivation and care does not differ from the requirements of most crop varieties.
