Golden Knap

Origin & History

A pear variety grown extensively in the orchard regions along the border countries of Scotland. The name derives from "Golden Knob," a reference to the variety's distinctive knob-like shape.

Fruit

Size: Very small

Form: Globular-turbinate, resembling a small knob

Surface: Russety (with russet coloring or texture)

Quality Assessment: Of no particular merit; this variety was not noted for distinctive flavor, keeping qualities, or other valuable characteristics that would recommend it for commercial cultivation or preservation.

Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921), citing Hogg, Fruit Manual (1884)

Note: The source provides only minimal descriptive detail. Tree characteristics, flavor profile, ripening season, and culinary uses are not documented in this reference.