Variety of pears "Allegro": characteristics, pros and cons

Pear trees are frequent guests in the garden. Caring for these fruit trees is simple, and you can eat juicy fruits until the onset of winter. There are more than 3 thousand varieties in the world, but we will devote this article to the Allegro pears - having tasted them, you will definitely not remain indifferent.

Breeding history

In 2002, the Institute of Genetics and Breeding of Fruit Plants. Michurina I.V. Russian breeders S.S. Yakovlev, S.P. Yakovleva and Yu.K. Ilina gave life to a new variety of pears. "Allegro" appeared as a result of successful pollination of the variety "Autumn Yakovlev".

Tree description

Tree size refers to Medium and fast growing mind, the branches are slightly lowered, which gives the tree a slightly drooping look. Strong accretion is characteristic of skeletal branches.In addition, the tree, in comparison with other varieties, begins to bear fruit quickly - the first crop can be ripe for 4-5 years after planting.

Fruit Description

Fruits grow medium sizetheir weight does not exceed 150 g.

The form is pear-shaped, elongated. The color of the fruit is green, with a reddish spot on the smaller part of the fruit.

The peduncle grows at an angle of long size. The seeds are elongated.

The taste of the fruit is sweet, without astringency, while the pulp is of medium density. The skin is soft, sweet.

Lighting Requirements

If you seriously decided to grow a pear "Allegro" in your garden, then choose the right place for planting. Pears prefer well-lit sunny areas. Pick a place on the west or southwest side of the garden. Despite the love of the sun, it is desirable that the tree is not under the hot sun throughout the day. Light shade, for example, from tall neighbors in the garden will be just right.

Soil requirements

Sort "Allegro" prefers black soil and light loam. The main thing is that it should be loose and well let in moisture and air. Since pears have a well-developed root system, groundwater should not flow at the landing site. The roots of the tree can grow to a depth of 5-7 meters. The optimal place for landing is a small elevation.

Pollination

The grade "Allegro" belongs to samobesplodny grades. Therefore, to obtain a tasty and bountiful harvest, additional planting of pear pollinators is necessary. Experienced gardeners advise planting pollinating varieties such as the August Dew or Chizhovskaya for the Allegro pear.

Fruiting

For the variety "Allegro" characteristic mixed type of fruiting, which means the possibility of setting fruit on fruit twigs, spears, and on annual shoots. Thanks to this feature, the Allegro pear will be able to please you with a bountiful harvest. Planted trees begin to bear fruit for 4-5 years after planting in a permanent place.

Flowering period

Flowers appear in early spring, after the temperature has become steadily warm. Do not worry that frost will prevent blooming - resistance to temperature drops also applies to flowers.

Gestation period

The first fruits are ripening already in mid August. After collecting the first fruits, you can let them lie for 2 weeks before the onset of consumer maturity. From such ripening, their color will change a little - a yellowish tint will appear, and the flesh will become very soft. Uneven maturation on one tree allows you to stretch the ripening period until the end of August.

Yield

Productivity "Allegro" is high, already in first fruitful year you can collect at least 10 kg of pears from one tree. In subsequent years, with proper care, this variety will please you with a stable 8-12 kg per season. Agree that this is a considerable figure for sredneroslyh varieties.

Transportability and storage

After tasty pears have been picked from the branches, it is necessary to place them in a cool place. In the low temperature "Allegro" you can store a week, a maximum of two. Due to the soft skin to transport your crop over long distances will not work. Collected pears are best kept in wooden boxes or containers, the top should be open.

Resistance to environmental conditions and diseases

This variety shows a high level of resistance to environmental conditions. Allegro will not be frightened by sharp fluctuations in temperature in early spring or late autumn. Among the fungal diseases of the tree good resistance to scab.

By the way, increased resistance to fungal diseases allows you to minimize the chemical treatment of the garden, which means that an environmentally friendly product will fall on your table.

Drought tolerance

Resistance to drought in "Allegro" is good. This variety does not need frequent watering. Enough to water the trees at the rate of 3 liters of water for 1 treeDo it several times in the spring and several times in the summer. In dry summer, the amount of watering can be increased.

Winter hardiness

"Allegro" copes with winter frosts. There have been cases of successful wintering at a temperature of -36 ° C. It should also be noted resistance to temperature extremes, for example, in spring or autumn. But, despite the resistance to cold, experienced gardeners recommend in the spring and autumn to cover the trunk of the tree with whitewash, for example, Bordeaux liquid. This procedure is done to eliminate sunburn and the possible consequences of a sudden change in temperature.

Use of fruits

Sweet pears are often torn off to eat fresh. But they can find another use - ripe pears are perfect for making jam, jams, marshmallow. The gradual ripening of tasty fruits allows you to use them in various forms.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among all the features of growing "Allegro", we highlight the main the pros and cons of this variety pears

pros

• High yield.
• Excellent dessert taste of the fruit.
• Low level of scab disease.
• Heterogeneity of fruit ripening on the tree.
• Good resistance to cold and temperature changes.

Minuses

• A short period of fruit consumption is one week (it is curious that the description of the "Allegro" pear variety indicates a consumer period of 15 days, in this case it is meant that the fruits are broken in a mature form, but left to ripen in a cool place for two weeks .
• For successful fruiting, you need to worry about pollinator varieties.