Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear Rootstock/Size:OHxF333 Semi-Dwarf: 2-4 ft. Bud grafts on 1 yr older rootstock

Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear Rootstock/Size:OHxF333 Semi-Dwarf: 2-4 ft. Bud grafts on 1 yr older rootstockOverview Stuttgarter Gaishirtle (also known as Geishirtl or Geishirtli) is Rod McIver and Luke Robinsons all time favorite pear. It is a versatile heirloom discovered around 1750 near Stuttgart, Germany, by a goatherd. Its name translates loosely to little goatherd from Stuttgart. History & Uses Gaishirtle has long been prized for its versatility, valued both fresh at the table and for preservation. Some sources list it as a really good pear for

Most authoritative cultivar records focus on origin

We’re still studying and learning about these

typically light yellow to yellow-green when ripe

I think the lack of fungal issues here has more to do with our drier climate than anything else

After spending thousands of dollars and nearly 10 years trying to grow apples in Minnesota

Valiant grapes are blue in color and have a taste similar to Concord

it actually produces a crisp white wine

at least for now

typically 3 to 4 inches in diameter

which says a lot about its toughness

The skin is typically green to yellow-green with varying amounts of russet

Although we can’t confirm with 100% certainty that Spartan is the pollen parent