Banba potatoes: variety characteristics, taste, reviews

Description of the Banba potato variety

Dutch and Irish scientists obtained high-quality Banba potatoes through selective trials of crossing nightshade varieties. During the experiments, potato seeds of Estima and Sleni were used. The variety is young and appeared on the Russian market several years ago. In a short period of time, it managed to gain popularity among gardeners and gardeners due to its taste and unpretentious agricultural cultivation techniques.

Domestic production of the variety is planned for 2018-2019, so planting material will be imported from Europe for several more years. Mature bushes reach a height of 50-60 cm. The foliage is dark green, the stem turns yellow closer to the base of the roots. The leaf has a regular shape and is slightly corrugated; the flowers are white and have a long flowering period. In terms of fruiting time, it belongs to the mid-early varieties.

The variety produces a high-quality and tasty harvest. The tubers are smooth, oval or round-flat in shape. Banba potatoes are resistant to mechanical damage. Commercial yield is 90-95% of all potatoes. The tubers have from 5 to 12 shallow eyes. There are elongated tubers. The peel is thin, dark yellow or light brown. The pulp, which is high in starch, is pale yellow in color.

Landing

Planting seed potatoes (pre-selected small tubers) begins when the soil warms up to +10-15 and the frosts end. In the middle zone it is April - May.

The tubers are prepared by germinating them for 2-3 weeks. The selected high-quality material is laid out in a thin layer in the light, ensuring a temperature of +12-15 degrees. The day before planting, spray with a stimulant solution.

In the fall, the bed is dug up to the depth of a spade (about 30 cm) and compost or humus is added. On poor soils, 10 kg of fertilizer will be required, as well as peat and sand if the soil is heavy. On nutrient soils, 5 kg is enough.

In the spring, they dig up again and apply a little mineral fertilizer.

Between the holes in the rows leave 30-35 cm, and between the rows - 70-75 cm.

Taste qualities of Banba potatoes

Tasters give 4.9 points for the taste of the Banba potato variety on a five-point scale, which emphasizes the quality of the tubers. The potatoes taste without bitterness, although the dry matter is present in 20% content. The flesh is crispy and difficult to cut. The variety is great for frying, French fries, and chips. After heat treatment, the tubers do not fall apart, sometimes the skin cracks, but the taste does not deteriorate.

Flowers and sprouts contain alkaloids, so they are used in traditional medicine only in fresh form. Mashed potatoes are used for diet, heart disease, and disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. The raw Banba variety is used for compresses for sore throat, leg pain, and gastritis.

Important! Due to the high presence of starch, potato tubers are applied to areas of fresh burns, which will prevent the appearance of blisters and relieve most of the redness.

Characteristics of the variety

The Kemerovo resident was taken out in Russia, at the Vsevolozhskaya station. Breeders worked for a long time to create this species, and in 1976 they finally managed to create a unique agricultural type of root crops. 6 years later he was entered into the national register of the Russian Federation. It was created in order to germinate in all climatic zones of the Russian Federation. It has also gained popularity among Ukrainian and Moldovan farmers. It belongs to the mid-early root crops.

The description shows that the period of its vegetative development is 80 days. On average, the yield characteristic is about 400 centners per 1 hectare of vegetable garden. But, at some points in time, it was noted that the yield reached 650 quintals per hectare. Everything depends not only on climate conditions, but also on the principle of care. Kemerovo is grown in any area. In dry weather it also shows good yield. If there is an excess of moisture, then the root crops do not rot.

The fruits are not subject to mechanical damage, so many farmers use special harvesting machines to harvest the crop. Also, this type of root crop is well stored for several months and can be transported over long distances.

Description of the plant

The bush is lush and can spread around its axis. The height of the bush is average and can reach 80-100 cm. The stems contain a moderate amount of light green foliage.

Some ribbing can be seen on the edges of the leaves. The inflorescences are composed of several light white flowers. Inflorescences are observed in large numbers, but they fall off very quickly.

Description of the fruit

If you examine the description, it becomes clear that the fruits have a smooth oval surface. The surface peel has a light yellow tint and may appear in a netted form. Small eyes are visible on the surface of the fruit, presented in pink or purple colors. About 30 tubers are harvested from one bush, which is why it is believed that this variety is quite productive. The potatoes are the same size and each weighs about 150 g.

The pulp has a bright creamy color and is soft in structure. The amount of water in it is low. When cut or cooked, the flesh does not change its color to a darker one. It may get a little soft during cooking. Culinary experts have classified it as category B. It should not be used to make mashed potatoes or French fries. This is an ideal variety for use in soups or salads.

Pros and cons of the variety

Based on reviews and characteristics of the Banba potato variety, gardeners note the following disadvantages:

• Tubers growing in the sun quickly turn green and are not suitable for consumption;
• low resistance to late blight of tubers;
• does not tolerate frost well.

Advantages of Banba potatoes:

• drought resistance;
• immunity to late blight of foliage, scab;
• good taste;
• universal use of tubers;
• long shelf life;
• transportability over long distances;
• not damaged during harvesting;
• nutritious tubers, the presence of vitamins C, B6;
• marketable harvest.

Advantages and disadvantages

• In a relatively short period of cultivation of this potato variety, vegetable growers have identified the following positive qualities:
• excellent gastronomic properties;
• nutritional value and usefulness of tubers;
• good presentation;
• versatility in application;
• drought resistance;
• high productivity;
• good keeping quality;
• excellent transportability;
• resistance to many potato diseases.

Did you know? Each inhabitant of our planet annually eats an average of 33 kg of potatoes, which are grown in 126 countries out of 196 existing in the world today.

• The few disadvantages of the variety include:
• the ability of tubers in the sun to quickly turn green and become unfit for consumption;
• insufficient ability to resist late blight of tubers;
• poor tolerance to frost.

Planting and caring for Banba potatoes

Irish varieties adapt quite well to all types of soil and growing conditions. In any climatic zone of Russia, the Banba potato quickly adapts and in any case will produce a large harvest. However, to obtain a high-quality and large harvest, agrotechnical rules for planting potatoes must be followed.

Selection and preparation of a landing site

In certain regions of the country, soil quality leaves much to be desired, so acidic, saline or neutral soils must be fertilized frequently. Otherwise, the potatoes will not develop well. Banba grows well on loam and black soil. The seating area should be well lit by the sun or partial shade will do. The landing site must be fenced. Young bushes are very weak and may not withstand the winds. To prevent the variety from degenerating, you need to change the planting location every 3-4 years.

In the fall, the soil is dug up along with superphosphates, which will begin to act only in the spring. Before planting, the soil is dug up deeply and disinfected: sprayed with a highly concentrated solution of potassium permanganate or chemicals. To prevent the solution from scorching the ground and spreading evenly, it is necessary to harrow the soil. Depending on the planting pattern, they make rows, holes, or plant them under a bayonet shovel. The distance between the rows is 30-40 cm, per 1 square. m plant 5-6 Banba potato bushes.

Preparation of planting material

The preparation of the material begins with an inspection of the purchased tubers. Damaged, soft, wrinkled or dried out potatoes are not suitable. To plant, tubers of the Banba variety must be germinated. The rapid appearance of sprouts occurs under constant artificial light. A pallet or box with potatoes is installed in a greenhouse or ordinary room. The eyes should be directed upward. Tubers are sprayed with growth stimulants for 2-3 days.

At low temperatures, potatoes are sprinkled with clay, sand, and the cracks are filled with paper. Germination is done a week before planting. Planting material is ready for planting when the sprouts reach 3-5 cm. For planting, do not take large Banba potatoes; you can take medium or small tubers with a large number of eyes. Without equipment, you can lay the potatoes on sheets of newspaper and cover them with sawdust. In such conditions, spraying is carried out once a day, because sawdust will retain moisture for a long time.

Landing rules

The landing time is selected approximately. The end of May or the beginning of June is suitable, when the soil and air have a constant positive temperature of + 15-20 ° C. However, late planting reduces the yield. Complex fertilizer made from wood ash, onion peels and a small amount of manure is added to dug holes or beds. Only dry slaked lime and compost are added to acidic soils.

The depth of the row and pit is made small - 20-30 cm, because when digging deeply, the soil must be loose on all sides for potatoes. This will not hinder the development of sprouts. The potatoes are planted with their sprouts up at a distance of 25-30 cm. Next, they are sprinkled with soil and the soil is harrowed to level the area.

Watering and fertilizing

Watering begins after 3-4 days of planting. The sprouts have time to acclimatize and begin to grow. In the first month, water 2-3 times a week and monitor the condition of the soil. The soil should not be dry, cracked or waterlogged. After the appearance of young stems, Banba potatoes cannot be filled with water, so watering is reduced to 2 times a week. It is enough to water an adult plant once a week, although in dry weather the number of waterings is increased.

Fertilizing is done when planting, then every 2-3 weeks. Potatoes are additionally fertilized with growth stimulants during the first few waterings. At the time of flowering, the Banba variety is fed with phosphates and a saltpeter solution. Nitrogen supplements have a good effect on the growth of tubers, so a small amount of the substance is added to the soil a week after flowering. A month before harvest, add a small amount of mullein or compost to the soil.

Loosening and weeding

The soil is loosened before each watering and when there is noticeable stagnation of the soil. Next, if necessary, raise the soil for improved oxygen supply to the root crops. Before hilling it is necessary to carry out weeding and loosening. For weeding, use a garden rake or hoe, which will not damage the young Banba potato variety. After acid rain, it is necessary to water the potatoes and loosen the soil. Weeding is done every 2-3 weeks; during watering, residual weed roots are removed.

Hilling

Potatoes of the Banba variety are hilled when the plant stems reach 15-20 cm. Initially, hilling is done for each bush. 2 weeks before flowering, potatoes are hilled in a row. Mulching is done with hay, large or small sawdust. When mulching, watering is carried out once a week - the moisture lasts a long time. Then, with each feeding with dry fertilizer, the bushes are lightly hilled.

How to properly care for the variety

There are some nuances in caring for this variety that every gardener should know about in advance.

Features of watering

Until the bushes produce buds, there is no need to water them at all. When the buds begin to set, they will require nightly watering with warm, settled water. Under each bush you need to pour 2.5-3 liters.

Important! Potatoes do not like cold tap water.

Feeding and fertilizing

On fertile chernozem soils, Banba can grow without fertilizing.

Neutral, acidic and saline marshes must be constantly fertilized either with complex mineral preparations, or a solution of chicken manure, or a mixture of potassium salt and superphosphate.

Hilling and weeding

Hilling is carried out twice during the growing season: the first time when the bushes reach a height of 15-17 cm, the second time a month before flowering.

Weeding is required regularly. Loosen the soil with a pitchfork or hoe. The roots must always have access to oxygen, so the formation of a crust on the ground should not be allowed.

Diseases and pests

According to the photos provided by the gardeners and the description of the variety, the Banba potato is under attack:

• Colorado potato beetle;
• caterpillars;
• slugs.

As a preventive measure, the Banba variety is sprayed with Colorado and Tornado chemicals, and Colorado beetles are removed manually. For slugs, use copper sulfate, sulfur or dust. Having immunity to common and powdery scab, potatoes are extremely unstable to late blight of tubers. The appearance of fungal disease is prevented by:

• processing potatoes before planting;
• early planting date;
• crop rotation;
• planting without thickening;
• treatment of adult potatoes of the Banba variety with fungicides;
• in-depth weeding.

Important! At the first signs of disease, you need to remove all infected bushes.

Variety: BURREN

Description: An excellent variety for hot climates. Burren has an elongated oval tuber shape with shallow eyes, has good drought resistance and good keeping quality. Burren is a very high yielding variety and is more productive than the Spunta variety. Origin: Marfona x Spunta Ripening: mid-early/medium variety (85-90 days)

Tuber characteristics:

Shape: Oval / elongated oval Skin color: Creamy yellow (bright) Flesh color: Yellow Eye depth: Shallow Dormant period: 8 Dry matter content: 17.8% (sandy soil) / 18% (clayey soil) Overall quality storage: Very good Mechanical damage: 5 Tuber injury: 5 Productivity: Very high

Resistance to diseases and pests:

Common scab: 6

Powdery scab: 4 Leaf blight: 4 Tuber blight: 4 Blackleg: 6 Potato cancer: Not susceptible PCN Ro 1: Resistant PCN Pallida: Resistant

Harvesting and storage

Potatoes are dug up in early or mid-August. It is not recommended to delay harvesting - the potato skin becomes thick and rough to the touch. Before storing, the crop is allowed to rest and dry in the sun for 3-4 days. The tubers are sorted into those suitable for consumption, sale and waste. Potatoes of the Banba variety are stored in a dry and dark place at a temperature of 0 to + 3-5 ° C. The shelf life will increase if, after sorting, the tubers are treated with a weak solution of manganese and the potatoes are sprinkled with sand.

Features of cultivation

When growing Banba potatoes, standard rules are followed:

1. Planting is done in wet soil, after which water is not given until the first flowers appear. Further, watering is carried out only during drought, and water is given 2 or 3 times a week (3-5 liters per plant).
2. After a good rain or abundant watering, loosen the soil to facilitate oxygen access to the roots and also to prevent the formation of a dense crust.
3. If the soil is fertile, then fertilizing may not be necessary. However, to increase the yield of Banba potatoes, it is advisable to fertilize them with slurry or other organic matter. This is done a week after planting and during flowering.
4. With the traditional method of cultivation, hilling is carried out in furrows or ridges. The first time the soil is raked after the sprouts reach 15 cm, and then 2 more times with an interval of two weeks.

The first watering of Banba potatoes is carried out only after the inflorescences appear

Cake “Potato” with banana - recipe with photos step by step

400 g of Yubileiny biscuit cookies (I used nut cookies with hazelnuts).

Ingredients:

• Crumbs of cookies or scraps from cake layers, twisted in a meat grinder - 200 g.
• Condensed milk – 4 tbsp. l.
• Quality cocoa – 2 tbsp. l. (can be replaced with 50 g of melted chocolate).
• Butter – 100 g.

How to cook potato cake with banana and cocoa recipe step by step

1. Beat the egg with sugar and a pinch of salt into a foam, add kefir and vegetable oil, add a mixture of flour with cocoa and baking powder - stir until smooth. Bake in a mold (I have a silicone 16 cm) in the microwave at full power for 4-5 minutes.

2. Cool, break into pieces. Grind the magcake pieces, banana and nuts in a blender until smooth. You can add 1 tbsp. date syrup or honey for extra sweetness. ⠀

3.

The mass should be thick and sticky. Cool it in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. ⠀ With wet hands (or with gloves greased with vegetable oil), form the affected ones and roll them in cocoa (more beautiful - in alkalized one, they turn out like velvet).

Natalya Author: @yashyulya

Ingredients needed

• 1 banana
• 3 rice cakes
• 2 tablespoons oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon cocoa
• cocoa for sprinkling

Ingredients for eight servings

• Cookies (any, optional) – 500 g
• Condensed milk – 1 can
• Walnuts – 100 g (to taste)
• Banana – 1 pc.
• Cocoa powder (for sprinkling) – 2 tbsp. spoons (how much will it take)

“Potato” by Nusha2104

A recipe from childhood, but this time I had a little more cookies than according to the recipe. I had to enlarge everything a little. Mine like dark cakes.

• 400 g cookies (I had baked milk and strawberry)
• 1 stick butter, soft
• 3 tbsp. cocoa
• 300 g condensed milk
• You can add nuts.

I put the cookies through a grater in a food processor. It turned out to be a crumb. Mix with butter and condensed milk, add cocoa and stir well. The result is elastic dough. We take it and shape it by hand at our own discretion. You can make them round, you can make them oval. I put it on a cutting board and sprinkled it with a little cocoa (optional), then put it in the cold.