Pear trees are frequent guests in the garden. Caring for these fruit trees is simple, and you can feast on 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 definitely will 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 mindThe branches are slightly lowered, which gives the tree a slightly wilted appearance. Strong accretion is characteristic of skeletal branches. In addition, the tree, compared with other varieties, begins to bear fruit quickly - the first crop can be kept at 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 during the day. Light shade, for example, from tall neighbors in the garden will be just right.
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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 optimum 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.
Important! Choosing a pear "Allegro" companion for pollination, pay attention to the period of flowering and the formation of fruits - these figures should be the same for the selected varieties.
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 air temperature has become steadily warm. Do not worry that frost will prevent blooming - resistance to temperature drops also applies to flowers.
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Gestation period
The first fruits ripen 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.
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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 delight you with a stable 8-12 kg per season. Agree that this is a considerable figure for sredneroslyh varieties. 
Important! To increase the yield will help the correct watering. By installing a drip irrigation system, you can significantly improve the quality of the crop.
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 is good resistance to scab.
By the way, the 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 per treeDo it several times in the spring and several times in the summer. In arid 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 spring and autumn to cover the trunk of the tree with whitewash, for example, Bordeaux liquid. This procedure is done to eliminate sunburn and possible consequences of a sudden change in temperature.
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Fruit use
Sweet pears are most often plucked to feast on them 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 characteristics 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 ripened in a mature form, but left to ripen in a cool place for two weeks .
- For successful fruiting, you need to worry about pollinating varieties.
Now you know that the Allegro variety is worthy of being planted in your garden. The agrotechnology of growing this tree is simple, and even a novice in gardening can handle it.
