Alegria is an early to mid-early variety, with a very high yield and with good drought resistance. Alegria produces a strong medium-sized plant with white flowers and a fast soil cover. It is intended for the fresh market and suitable for home fries.
Alegria is an easy to grow variety, even in difficult conditions, with very good sales. It is very suitable for the fresh market & home fries. Alegria has a long storage life with a good dormancy.
Alegria can be grown on all soil types. Pre-sprouting is not necessary. In terms of weed control we recommend using milder means, but Alegria is not sensitive to the normal dose of Sencor. Alegria is best not planted in a cold soil due to slight sensitivity to Rhizoctonia. A double treatment of soil and seed potatoes is strongly recommended. In extreme drought prone soils and in the Mediterranean is watering recommended.
Advisory fee per Ha after soil analysisNitrogen: 160 to 200 kgPhosphate: 80 to 100 kgPotassium: 220 to 250 kgMagnesium: 50 to 70 kgAnimal manure is not advised.
Alegria is best planted closely. For pot size 28/35: 75cm x 28cm & for pot size 35/50: 75cm x 32cm.Alegria is very sensitive to mechanical damage and blue, but carefully grub is always the message. Alegria has a very good shelf life.
