The high-yielding potato variety “Delphine” will delight you with a large number of selected tubers

Diseases and pests

The Dauphine variety is famous for its resistance to diseases and pests. However, with improper care, the plant may be damaged by scab, late blight, and the Colorado potato beetle. To eliminate this possibility, it is advisable to disinfect the tubers before planting. If it was not possible to avoid the disease, you should use treatment with specialized fungicides, and fight insects manually, collecting beetles and caterpillars from bushes and removing larvae on the leaves, or use insecticides. Depending on the circumstances, preventive spraying can be carried out before the plant buds.

By choosing the Dauphine variety, the gardener will not be left without a harvest.

Growing potatoes is not as labor-intensive and troublesome a process as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is to make the right choice of variety. Subject to simple planting requirements and proper care, Dauphiné potatoes will delight gardeners with a high yield and excellent taste.

Dauphine potatoes - what kind of variety are they?

Dauphine potatoes are a mid-season variety. The ripening period averages 85-95 days. The variety was bred by Dutch breeders relatively recently and quickly fell in love with summer residents. Reviews from gardeners about Dauphine potatoes are positive; they are distinguished by high yields and excellent taste.

For your information! The average yield per hectare is 250 centners, the number of tubers under one bush reaches 18-20 pieces.

Among the main positive characteristics of Dauphiné are resistance to scab and late blight diseases. Traditional pests also avoid the variety; nematodes and the Colorado potato beetle, which pose a great danger to potatoes, rarely spoil bushes and root crops. This fact greatly facilitates the process of caring for the plant and makes it less labor-intensive.

The description of the Dauphine variety tuber is similar to that of other Dutch varieties: attractive, smooth surface, regular shape. The color of the potato is beige, the flesh is slightly lighter. The weight of one varies from 200 to 350 g. The light pulp is characterized by a high starch content, excellent taste and is suitable for preparing almost any potato dishes. It is rightfully considered the most delicious Dutch potato variety.

Although the Dauphine variety was bred in Holland, it is adapted to the conditions of the Russian climate. It grows well in the conditions of central Russia, in the zone of arid agriculture with some difficulties, since potatoes require systematic, abundant watering.

Diseases and pests

Even if a potato variety with very good disease resistance has been selected for planting, a number of protective measures will need to be taken to prevent damage to the future harvest.

New products from domestic and foreign developers sometimes surprise with their capabilities, but over time, even they can become victims of various diseases and insidious pests.

The most dangerous diseases for potatoes are:

• late blight;
• scab;
• brown rot;
• fusarium;
• Phomasis;
• ring rot;
• viruses.

Almost all types of potatoes are affected by the Colorado potato beetle. Breeders and farmers try everything they can to overcome this insect. Several types of root crops have already been bred that are not of interest to this pest. However, as experienced gardeners note, these tubers have slightly worse taste characteristics and do not boil well. Therefore, many summer residents prefer to treat their plantings with special preparations or use alternative control methods. It is constantly necessary to collect beetles and their larvae, which are deposited on the lower part of the leaves. Egg maturation lasts from 7 to 17 days, depending on the weather. For preventive purposes, spraying is carried out twice a season with any preparation intended to combat the Colorado potato beetle.

To avoid the spread of diseases and viruses on the site, it is necessary to strictly follow the rules of crop rotation. It is recommended to plant marigolds near the potatoes, which will help repel pests and protect the plantings.

Potatoes "Bellarose", early

Potato "Bellarose" (Bela Rosa, Bella Rosa) is an early, amazingly resistant and one of the most delicious varieties, famous for its large tubers. Universal, medium-rich in taste and aroma, unusually airy in mashed potatoes for early potatoes, not watery, retaining its shape (type B, starch from 12 to 16%). Suitable for all types of processing, its taste is better when fried, baked and in soups.

The tubers are oval, with red rough skin, light cream pulp and small eyes, very large - from 130 to 210 g, individual - more than 500 g. Tall, straight bushes are distinguished by unusually large leaves and flowers of a light lilac hue. It grows faster than all varieties, pours quickly, and sometimes the tubers ripen to flowering.

It takes only 45-60 days for the crop to ripen. The marketability of tubers is from 82 to 99%, each bush produces from 7 to 15 large tubers, and from 310 to 550 kg can be obtained from one hundred square meters.

Other benefits:

• stress resistance - insensitivity to drought, heat, sudden temperature changes;
• resistant to cancer, nematodes, mosaics, spots, late blight of tubers, scab;
• keeping quality unique for an early variety - from 93% to 98% without germination until May;
• the taste only improves with storage.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• vulnerability to late blight of tops;
• non-compact growth of tubers, which are easily damaged when digging.

Potatoes "Bellarose" (Bela Rosa, Bella Rosa, Bellarosa). © chudoclumba

Am I the cutest in the world?

Potato Skazka is an annual herbaceous plant. The bush is 60-70 cm high. There are 4 to 8 stems, depending on the size of the tuber. The larger the tuber, the more stems there are on the plant.

One part of the stem is immersed in the ground, the other is covered with dissected odd-pinnate leaves of small size, light green in color.

Flowers are the main decoration of this variety. Large, collected from five petals fused together. The flowers are located on the top of the stem. They have an unusual red-violet hue. When a potato field blooms, it makes a huge impression. The variety is named “Fairy Tale” precisely because of its flowers.

Characteristics of the variety

Delphine was bred in Germany, and the company that bred it immediately filed a patent. A few years later, this variety was included in the Russian national register. It is believed that it is ideal for growing in the western and northern regions of the country. It is in this part that climatic conditions allow potatoes to develop fully.

This is an early type of root crop, the vegetative development of which is only 80 days. The tops quickly begin to wither and dry, which indicates they are ready for harvesting. The seed material of this species does not degenerate, so it can be used for planting next year. He also has high levels of immunity and is not susceptible to common diseases.

Description of the plant

The description and characteristics of Delphine indicate that the bushes of this plant are tall and can be arranged in different ways. In some cases, it is noted that the bushes stand upright. But, at some points in time, they may sway a little. At the base of the stem, vegetation develops moderately. But along the entire length there is a large number of leaves.

The leaves are small in size and have a rich matte green color. At the edges there is a medium waviness. The corolla is small in size and made up of purple flowers. The root system is actively developing, and about 15 tubers are obtained from one bush.

Description of the fruit

All fruits have a smooth surface and can be round or oval. In some cases, the large size of an individual tuber is noted. On average, the weight of one potato can reach 130 g. The yield characteristics are at a high level. From 1 hectare, farmers collect about 300 quintals of ready-to-eat products. There are a large number of fruits with commercial qualities. On average, the number of marketable tubers reaches 90%.

Landing Features

Early ripening table potatoes "Dolphin" are perfectly adapted to cultivation in most regions of our country. If planting dates are observed and grown correctly, it is possible to harvest two crops of high-quality and tasty potatoes in one season. Preparations for planting should begin one and a half months before the actual planting of the tubers:

• potato tubers intended for planting should be moved from storage to a warmer place and sorted; all damaged tubers, as well as potatoes that have even slight signs of pest or disease damage, are subject to rejection;
• in order to disinfect planting material, it is necessary to treat the tubers with a weak solution of potassium permanganate;
• It is recommended to carry out landscaping, as well as germination of tubers; high-quality planting material is of medium size and strong sprouts, the length of which does not exceed 3.0–3.6 cm.

Planting potatoes is done as follows:

• potatoes are planted in heated soil (the beds are prepared in advance);
• It is recommended to apply fertilizers in the form of manure when deep digging the soil in the autumn; the application of basic fertilizers at the planting stage is carried out directly into the planting holes;
• The distance between rows should be approximately 70 cm, and between bushes - 35–40 cm.

With proper planting, seedlings appear in about ten days.

The best early varieties

When compiling the rating, we divided the entire selected assortment by ripening time. For greater convenience, we limited ourselves to the breakdown into early and late ripening. However, keep in mind that such a division is quite arbitrary. In different climates and on different soils, ripening dates can shift significantly. In addition, many varieties are rather transitional - mid-early, mid-late. However, dividing into early and late groups is quite enough - especially if you produce potatoes on an industrial scale.

Bellarosa

Selection: Germany, 2006

Quite a young, but very promising table variety from German breeders. It develops very quickly - the first harvest is obtained within 45 days after germination. The bushes are strong, tall, with powerful stems, massive foliage and small red-violet buds.

The tubers are predominantly round in shape, the skin is rough, pink-red in color, there are few eyes on the surface, they are quite small. A characteristic feature of “Bellarose” is that the tubers are very massive, on average 120-200 g. 7-15 tubers are formed in the bush, and they ripen almost identically and at the same time. Marketability reaches 99%. Productivity from 1 hundred square meters to 5-6 centners. Keeping quality is very high for early ripening assortment - up to 98%.

When cut, the flesh is light yellow. The taste and smell are medium-rich. Water content is low, starch content is 12-16% (type B). Potatoes of this variety can be prepared in any way, including using them for mashed potatoes - it gets a fairly airy structure, which is very rare for early-ripening tubers.

"Bellarose" grows well in the North-West of Russia, on black soil lands, in the Volga-Vyatka region, in the Urals.

Subtleties of agricultural technology: to obtain medium-sized tubers, reduce the gaps between rows and between bushes in a row.

Advantages of the variety:

• excellent taste, which only intensifies during storage;
• massive tubers;
• marketability up to 99%
• keeping quality up to 98%
• resistance to heat, drought, temperature changes;
• resistance to late blight of tubers, nematode, potato cancer;
• soil versatility.

Flaws:

• tops are sensitive to late blight;
• the bushes are not compact, there is a high risk of damaging the tubers when digging;
• a minimum of small tubers, which complicates the selection of seed stock.

Zhukovsky

Selection: Russia, 1993

Another super-early variety, this time from Russian breeders. Obtained as a result of crossing the popular in the past species “Hydra” and “Berry”. Gives a consistently high yield, the digging period is 40-60 days after germination. If potatoes are planted in the first ten days of May, then the first tubers can be obtained already in mid-July, but they will still be quite small. “Zhukovsky” is fully ripened by mid-August. At this time, from 1 bush you can get up to 15 potatoes weighing 100-120 g. The yield from 1 hundred square meters reaches 4-4.5 centners. The marketability of the harvested crop is high - up to 90-92%.

The shape of fully formed tubers is round-oval, the skin is smooth, light pink. The eyes are predominantly superficial and small. Experts define the taste qualities of Zhukovsky potatoes as average to good. They open best when fried and baked. In general, this is a variety of universal use - it is not suitable only for purees, since traditionally for early ripening varieties its pulp is somewhat watery. Starch content 10-12% (type A-B).

This variety is optimal for spring and summer consumption – i.e. it should be planted with an eye to the fastest possible implementation.

Subtleties of agricultural technology: “Zhukovsky” is characterized by long stolons diverging to the sides of the bush, so the outermost tubers can be collected without digging up the entire bush and giving all the potatoes on it the opportunity to fully form.

Advantages of the variety:

• stable quantity and quality of the harvest;
• gradual tuberization;
• resistance to shade and drought;
• resistance to potato blight, various types of scab and nematodes.

Flaws:

• susceptibility to late blight;
• sensitivity to waterlogging - in excessively wet soil, ripened but not harvested tubers quickly begin to rot;
• decrease in taste due to untimely harvesting and long-term storage.

Adretta

Selection: Germany, 1980

Another variety of German origin - but unlike Bellarosa, it is mid-season. The first tubers can be dug up approximately 60-80 days after planting. 'Adretta' is characterized by tall, strong bushes with numerous small leaves and white buds.

When fully ripened, potatoes of this variety acquire a wide oval shape with a sandy-yellow, initially almost transparent skin, on which small superficial eyes are formed. The weight of the tubers is from 100 to 150 g; 10-25 of them are formed in the bush. From 1 hundred square meters you can get up to 4.5 centners of harvest with a marketability of 85%.

The shade of the pulp is closer to pale yellow, it contains 13-18% starch (type C) and is perfectly boiled to a delicate crumbly consistency. Adretta is an excellent option for purees. The harvested crop can be stored until the very end of spring - shelf life reaches 95%.

This variety is quite unpretentious to weather conditions and takes root well on any land. It is widely cultivated in the Moscow region, in the middle Volga region, and in Siberia and the Far Eastern region.

The main disadvantage of Adretta potatoes is weak immunity. Therefore, you have to regularly replenish the seed fund, otherwise the variety will simply degenerate.

Subtleties of agricultural technology: do not place the rows too tightly, otherwise the tubers will be smaller and of poorer quality, plus the risk of disease spreading throughout the plantation increases.

Advantages:

• high marketability;
• decent taste, preserved until spring and resistant to freezing;
• rapid tuberization;
• unpretentiousness to conditions;
• resistance to potato blight.

Flaws:

• sensitivity to sufficient watering;
• weak resistance to late blight, scab, nematode.

Queen Anne

Selection: Germany, 2015

Again, products of German potato growers, equally loved by both summer residents and farmers. The variety is a mid-early variety; the first digging can begin 45-50 days after planting. It will take 80-90 days for the plantation to fully mature. The tops are quite strong, of medium height, with large dense leaves and large white buds.

“Queen Anne” is quite unpretentious in cultivation, produces a consistently high yield and is distinguished by high commercial qualities. Low mealiness and high density, pleasant taste with a slight sweetness, pronounced aroma - these potatoes are suitable for any cooking method. The yellow pulp, containing from 13 to 14.5% starch (type B), is not overcooked. When frying and baking, it is covered with an appetizing crispy crust, under which soft flesh remains.

The tubers are smooth, medium in size (80-120 g), elongated oval in shape. The peel is medium thick, yellow, and the superficial eyes are small. 1 bush produces 6-16 potatoes; from 1 acre you can get from 1.1 to 3 centners of harvest with a marketability of 82-93%.

Due to its unpretentiousness, “Queen Anna” is suitable for almost any Russian region with its climate and soil characteristics.

Subtleties of agricultural technology: to obtain a rich and high-quality harvest, provide this variety with sufficient and regular watering.

Advantages:

• good and persistent taste;
• unpretentiousness in cultivation;
• stable yield;
• good keeping quality of tubers - up to 93%.

Flaws:

• shoots appear unfriendly;
• there are many varieties on the market - so choose your seed supplier carefully;
• Without sufficient water during the ovary stage, the quality of the crop will decline.

Gala

Selection: Germany, 2008

A medium-early ripening table variety that completely completes the formation of tubers 70-75 days after planting the seed material. The first digging can begin after 40 days. The bushes are of medium height, mostly erect, the leaves are large, the buds are medium white.

"Gala" is quite flexible in terms of growing conditions and quickly adapts to different soils and climates. However, the soil must be fertile - otherwise the productivity of the plantation will be low. Fully ripened tubers have average sizes and weight from 70 to 120 g. The shape of the potatoes is oval and oblong. The peel is smooth, yellow, with small superficial eyes.

The pulp is yellow with a gradation from pale to rich, dense, the starch level is from 10 to 13% (type A-B), which makes this variety almost universal. It is suitable for a wide variety of cooking methods, demonstrating different taste qualities in each case. Moreover, the taste remains in the cooled potatoes. The structure of the tubers is quite dense, they are slightly boiled, which makes them an excellent choice for salads and whole roasting.

The yield of this variety is consistently good, up to 3.9 centners per hundred square meters when technical ripeness is reached. In a “young” 40-day state, a weaving yields approximately 1.5-1.7 centners. Potatoes sit tightly on the bush, forming clusters of 10-25 small and medium-sized tubers. Marketability – up to 94%, keeping quality – up to 96%.

"Gala" is sensitive to humidity levels. If the year is too rainy, the potatoes take on too much water.

Subtleties of agricultural technology: 10-12 days before digging this variety, remove all the tops, this will increase the keeping quality of the crop

Advantages:

• high taste qualities;
• stable marketability at 94%;
• resistance to potato blight and various types of nematodes;
• resistance to late blight.

Flaws:

• keeping quality depends on the wateriness of the potatoes;
• low resistance to rhizoctonia;
• sensitivity to soil fertility and moisture levels;
• begins to germinate early.

These are the most popular early potato varieties in demand among farmers in Russia. They have proven their good productivity and decent harvest quality - especially in Russian conditions. Therefore, when forming or updating the assortment of your farm, pay attention to them. However, never rely on only one or two varieties - diversification is necessary for the success and stability of agricultural production.

Landing Features

Obtaining a good harvest depends on whether a number of rules are followed, in particular, whether the planting dates are met, whether the soil is prepared and whether the planting material is selected of high quality.

Landing dates

Previously, before planting potatoes, people paid attention to the birch tree. If the leaves on this tree began to open, this indicated that the weather conditions were favorable for planting the crop.

In general, potatoes begin to be planted from the beginning of May. The required soil temperature for planting is +9-10 C, the air temperature is about +13-15 C.

Site preparation

Lorch potatoes need to be grown in well-ventilated and illuminated areas. Any shadow will reduce the productivity of the bush.

Lorch is not picky about the type of soil. But still, potatoes grow ideally on loamy and sandy loam soils

Also, special attention should be paid to the density of the soil. The denser the soil, the worse the tubers will develop; the looser it is, the better.

The soil is prepared long before planting, in the fall. For this:

1. The area is cleaned, removing weeds and crop residues.
2. Fertilizers are applied. It is advisable to use humus at a rate of 4 kg per 1 m2.
3. The fertilized soil is dug up to a depth of at least 15 cm. We do not break up the piles. They help retain snow, which will allow the soil to be saturated with moisture in the spring.

Planting scheme

Lorch is a spreading plant. When planting this variety, maintain 35 cm between holes and 70 cm between rows. This distance will allow the crop to be well ventilated and illuminated. Also, the hilling process will be significantly simplified.

The tuber planting depth is 10 cm. This is if the soil is good. In heavy soils, root crops are placed closer to the surface, at a depth of no more than 8 cm.

Potato varieties alphabetically, photos and descriptions

Potatoes are considered a perennial crop, but in reality the tubers are planted and harvested every season as an annual plant. To get a good harvest of this crop, you need to choose the right potato variety. In this article we will look at the best and most popular potato varieties in alphabetical order.

Inexperienced amateurs believe that no special skills are needed to get a good harvest. Of course, potatoes do not need greenhouses or expensive fertilizers, but several important points must be observed. This plant does not tolerate drought and does not tolerate stagnant water.

The plant needs abundant moisture, but without stagnation, which can be difficult to achieve in average regions located north of the central ones. Any novice gardener can find a lot of useful information about the rules of growing potatoes.

One of the nuances is choosing the optimal potato variety for the existing growing conditions. When choosing potato seeds for planting, you need to consider the following characteristics:

Potatoes can be early-ripening or mid-ripening according to their ripening period.

First in the alphabet we have the Adretta variety - it has a medium-early ripening period, complex resistance to bacterial and fungal diseases. The mass of the tuber is large, 150 grams, round in shape, with yellow skin and pulp. The starch content is 13-18 percent, this variety has very high taste.

A technical late variety, moderately resistant to damage, not susceptible to late blight, wet rot and viruses. Suitable for starch production.

It has a mesh yellow skin and creamy flesh. One bush produces up to 14 round-oval tubers. The Mountaineer variety cooks well and has high taste.

Diseases and pests

Potatoes belong to the nightshade family. Consequently, it is susceptible to diseases and pests of this plant species.

Potato cancer and black cancer - these diseases are not dangerous, the variety is resistant to their carriers.

In rare cases, it falls ill with late blight; more often it is damaged by scab, potato nematode, and macrosporiosis. Viral diseases are transmitted to the plant through the seed fund.

Since the safety of seeds in the Skazka potato is high, if storage conditions are observed and measures are taken to prevent viral diseases, viruses are practically not a threat to it.

Read more about Alternaria, Fusarium, Late Blight and Verticillium.

Pests also “bypass it.” Timely spraying allows you to completely get rid of the Colorado potato beetle, wireworm, mole cricket and potato moth.

Peter I brought potatoes from Holland, Catherine II made a lot of efforts to ensure that they took root in Rus'. Russian scientists are creating new modern varieties that are becoming known and loved by many peoples.

There is not a single country in the world where potatoes are not grown. But nowhere is he loved as much as in Russia. It’s not for nothing that we call potatoes the second bread.

Disease Prevention

At the moment when breeders developed this potato variety, they took care of its resistance to disease. There are high rates of resistance to viruses and fungal infections. Also, this potato variety is not susceptible to late blight or nematodes. Colorado beetles and aphids will not affect the plant if careful preventative measures are taken.

Before choosing seed potatoes for your plot, you should decide what exactly you expect from this crop. There are many criteria according to which you can choose the appropriate variety. They should be noted, or better yet, written down on a separate piece of paper. Subsequently, this will facilitate the selection process and eliminate a lot of unnecessary information and work.

Advantages and disadvantages of the “Farmer” variety

The variety is universal - it grows in any climate and in any weather conditions. “Farmer” develops excellently even at temperatures of +10…+15°C. But the largest harvests can be harvested under the following conditions:

• warm and mild climate;
• minimum number of temperature changes;
• fertile soils and timely moisture.

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As you can see, the variety has practically no disadvantages, and fertilizing and moistening are the usual requirements for the successful cultivation of vegetable plants.

Potatoes "Granada", or "Grenada", medium-late

This is one of the best varieties for frying. It was registered only in 2017, but is already one of the sales leaders. The flavor is best revealed as creamy with a perfect crust when fried and baked. Medium-boiled, not watery, dense, with a rich taste and aroma, it conventionally belongs to the universal (type B, starch content - from 15 to 18%) and can be used for cooking, stuffing, and side dishes.

“Granada” tubers are elongated-oval, uniform, with inconspicuous eyes, with a thin skin of a creamy yellowish color and light yellow flesh that does not darken when cut. Average weight - from 100 to 175 g. The bushes are powerful, with 10-12 shoots, from 30 cm to 1 m (height depends on soil fertility). The leaves are large, light, the flowers are white.

The Granada crop can be harvested after 70-90 days from germination. From one bush you get from 10 to 20 tubers, from one hundred square meters - from 130 to 300 kg (marketability - from 92 to 94%).

Other benefits:

• resistant to drought and bad weather;
• immunity to cancer, nematodes, mosaics, rhizoctonia, late blight;
• resistant to mechanical damage;
• easy to care for;
• keeping quality 97% without loss of quality until the end of spring.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• productivity is unstable, depends on the soil (sandstones are preferred);
• instability to pests.

Potatoes "Granada" or "Grenada" (Granada, Grenada). © agro-ukraine

Rules of care

Growing Dolphin potatoes is not particularly difficult. With proper care it is possible to obtain very high quality products. The main stages of potato care include fertilizing, hilling and watering:

• The first feeding is carried out when the height of the potato bush is 15 cm using a solution of granulated urea at the rate of 1 tbsp. l. for 10 liters of water;
• the second feeding is carried out during the flowering phase using potassium fertilizers in the form of 1 tbsp. l. potassium sulfate and 3 tbsp. l. ash per 10 liters of water;
• the third feeding is carried out at the end of the flowering stage using a solution of 2 tbsp. l. superphosphate and a glass of bird droppings per 10 liters of water;
• It is recommended to hill up potato bushes twice per season: the first hilling is carried out at a plant height of 8–10 cm, and the second is carried out during the bud formation phase;
• in hot climates, potatoes should be watered deeply, about four times a month;
• To protect against diseases and pests, you need to use Decis, Fastak, Ratibor, Arrivo or Bankol.

Pests

Potatoes Spring

Potatoes of the Azart variety suffer from a nematode - a tiny worm up to 1 mm long. Despite its barely noticeable size, the pest is capable of destroying than half of the crop.

Pest eggs overwintering in the ground can withstand severe frosts. He is not afraid of dry and rainy weather. It multiplies very quickly.

The golden and pale nematode, getting into the root of the bush, feeds on the juices, which prevents the flow of nutrition to other parts of the plant. The bush dries out prematurely, the tubers are small or not formed at all.

Stem nematode destroys stems and tubers. The nematode is a dangerous enemy; the fight against it must begin at the first sign of the appearance of the pest.

Potato nematode

Nitrate fertilizers are a poison for the nematode; adding urea in the fall is one way to reduce the worm population.

Earthworms are natural enemies of nematodes; when fertilizers are added to the soil, favorable conditions are created for the reproduction of earthworms.

The nematode is afraid of secretions from the roots of legumes, rye, marigolds, and calendula.

For your information. When the pest concentration is high, strong chemicals are used.

The history of the origin of the potato variety "Delphine"

The Delphine potato variety was developed by the German breeding company Saatzukht Fritz Lange.

A few years after the appearance of the variety, it was included in the State Register of Russia and recommended for cultivation in the North-Western region.

The table shows data on the growing season of different potato varieties:

Potatoes "Rosara", early

An early variety valuable for its versatility, devoid of the wateriness characteristic of its competitors. "Rosara" has the highest tasting scores among all early potatoes. Slightly crumbly, universal table grade (type B, from 12 to 16% starch). Its taste and aroma manifests itself with any method of heat treatment and cutting. The texture of the tubers is especially good for salads, side dishes and soups.

Drop-shaped elongated, amazingly smooth tubers with almost invisible eyes have pink-raspberry skin and white-cream flesh, slightly darkening when cut. Weight of potatoes - from 80 to 115 g. Powerful bushes grow amazingly quickly and unanimously, medium-high, up to 55 cm, spreading, with dark even leaves and soft lilac flowers.

The first tubers can be harvested after 45-50 days, full maturity - after 60-75 days. The high-yielding variety allows you to harvest from 350 to 600 kg per hundred square meters, while the marketability of tubers ranges from 91 to 99%. Each bush produces from 15 to 25 tubers.

Other benefits:

• insensitive to the vagaries of the weather;
• resistant to mechanical processing and washing;
• immunity to cancer, nematodes, curl, late blight, spotting, rhizoctonia and other types of scab;
• keeping quality from 95% until the end of spring without loss of taste.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• prone to accelerated degeneration;
• demanding of fertility and regular watering;
• The spreading nature of the bushes lying between the rows complicates care.

Potatoes "Rosara". © Organic Farming Club

Growing rules

First you need to calibrate all the fruits. Only those that are small in size are selected and their weight is about 80 g. The distance between the bushes should be 70 cm, and between the rows 40 cm. It is recommended to bury the seed material to a depth of 8-10 cm. It is recommended to treat the sprouted planting tubers with chemicals, which enhance growth and prevent the occurrence of diseases.

You should adhere to the basic rule of landing Dolphin. Only soils with a light structure are selected. The site must always be within reach of the sun's rays. Regular heavy watering or irrigation is not required. All you need to do is regularly loosen the soil, remove weeds and hill up the beds.

Don't forget about regular feeding. The root system must be fed with organic matter. You can use bird or cow droppings. But the stem itself needs to be fed with mineral fertilizers. Before harvesting, it is necessary to remove all the tops and treat the soil with special chemicals. This will prevent rotting of the tops and contamination of the soil. But it is better not to use nitrogen fertilizers, because they allow fruits to accumulate negative substances that can affect human health.

How to harvest and store crops

Timely harvesting is important. Potatoes that have been in the ground for a long time lose their taste value and shorten their shelf life. Dried tops indicate the ripeness of the tuber and readiness for harvesting.

The harvest time depends on the purpose for which the potatoes will be used. Seed material is collected much earlier - no later than the beginning of August. At the same time, you need to clear the bed of weeds and remove the tops. After removing the tops, a protective skin is formed on the potato. This happens after about 2 weeks, then the bulk of the crop can be harvested.

After being removed from the ground, the tubers are sorted: they are cleaned of adhering soil and mechanically damaged tubers are removed. Next, the potatoes are placed under a canopy or in any other cool, dark place for some time (7-10 days). This is done with the aim of forming cork tissue on the tubers, which promotes longer storage.

Sorted and dried tubers are collected in containers and sent for storage. It is best to use plastic or wooden boxes as containers. The storage facility must meet certain conditions. The room should be dark, well ventilated, and maintain a stable temperature of 2-4 °C. In such conditions, potatoes do not germinate and do not freeze. It is advisable to fill the bottom with a sand mixture in order to absorb excess moisture.

Dolphine - variety of Potato plant

Information on the admission of Dolphin Potatoes from the Register of the State Variety Commission of the Russian Federation

Application for admission No. 49038, registered 2007-12-03. The Potato variety Delphine was included in the register of those approved in 2011. Approved for use in the regions: North-West.

The originator of the Potato Delphine variety is:

NORIKA NORDRING-KARTOFFELZUCHT-UND VERMEHRUNGS-GMBH (PARKWEG 4, D-18190 GROS LUSEWITZ, GERMANY)

Information about the patent for the Potato Dolphine variety

Patent holder of the Delphine variety:

NORIKA NORDRING-KARTOFFELZUCHT-UND VERMEHRUNGS-GMBH (PARKWEG 4, D-18190 GROS LUSEWITZ, GERMANY)

Application for protection of the Delphine variety No. 50589, registered 2007-12-03.

Patent No. 4909, registered 2009-10-06. Estimated patent expiration date 2039-12-31.

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Rating of the best potato varieties for the middle zone

Correct fit

Tubers that have undergone germination are treated with growth stimulants, which also reduce the likelihood of developing potato diseases.

When planting this potato variety, you must adhere to the basic planting rules and select soil with a light structure. If the soil is heavy, then pre-sowing treatment is required.

The potato variety "Dolphine" has a negative attitude towards waterlogging, so the plant does not need regular watering and irrigation.

Growing potatoes requires standard care:

• Weed removal;
• Loosening;
• Hilling;
• Mulching;
• Fertilizer application.

It is necessary to feed the plant even during planting; for this purpose, complex organic fertilizer (450 kg/ha) is applied in combination with microelements. When planting potatoes in a garden plot, you can use manure and rotted mullein.

History of the variety's creation

Employees of the State Scientific Institution of the All-Russian Research Institute of Potato Farming named after. A.G. Lorkha was engaged in research work on the creation of qualitatively new potato varieties based on new molecular genetic methods.

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The result of scientific and technical activities was the Azart potato variety, bred through selection.

The work was carried out in the experimental farm of the institute, located in the village of Korenevo, Lyubertsy district, Moscow region.

Characteristic

Potatoes "Farmer" have the following characteristics of the variety: they belong to the ultra-early table variety, the growing season is 50-60 days.
Under favorable climatic conditions, ripening will be even earlier; large mature tubers can be harvested 40 days after planting. Productivity is high; more than 200 centners of selected potatoes are obtained from 1 hectare. The tubers store very well, making them suitable for sale or transportation.

The variety is resistant to degeneration; tubers for subsequent plantings can be collected independently. Updating will not be required for 5-6 years. If desired, potatoes can be propagated by seeds; in the first year the harvest will be small, but then it will reach a decent level.

The bush is medium-sized, erect, of intermediate type, the branches are not spreading. The formation of green mass is average. The leaves are bright green, medium-sized, with slightly wavy edges and clearly defined veins. The corolla is compact, made up of large white flowers. The berries practically do not set. The bush retains lush greenery and flowers for a long time. The root system is powerful, 10-15 large potatoes are formed under each bush. The amount of non-commodity items is minimal.

Caring for potatoes is easy. Large tubers are selected for planting; after germination, they can be cut into segments, this will save seed material. The variety prefers light, fertile soil based on black soil or sand, frequent hilling and moderate watering. Mineral or organic fertilizers can increase productivity.

The variety is protected from many dangerous nightshade diseases. It is practically not affected by potato cancer, golden cyst nematode, viruses and fungi. Early ripening protects plantings from late blight.

“Farmer” is a very tasty potato, suitable for preparing a variety of dishes. The low starch content prevents the tubers from boiling, and they do not darken when cut.

Potatoes can be boiled, deep-fried, baked or stuffed. The calorie content of the tubers is moderate, which makes it possible to recommend the variety for dietary nutrition. It is possible to prepare semi-finished products for sale: frozen French fries, soup dressings, frozen vegetable mixtures (together with carrots, beets, cabbage, onions and bell peppers).

In the table you can see the yield of other early potato varieties:

Potatoes "Nevsky" (mid-early)

The domestic variety has not lost ground since the 70s. Nevsky potatoes are valued for their unpretentiousness to conditions and stable yield. The tubers do not overcook, do not darken and retain their shape perfectly (type A, starch - from 10 to 15%). Its classic taste and aroma make it a reference variety for side dishes, soups, vegetable mixtures and salads.

“Nevsky” is a white variety with elongated, rounded tubers with light-colored, superficial eyes, smooth skin and delicate creamy pulp. The potatoes are medium-large, from 90 to 130 g. The bushes grow quickly, are low, dense, with bright green medium leaves. Recovers quickly when damaged by the Colorado potato beetle. The flowers are white.

The Nevsky crop is harvested 75-90 days after emergence. From one bush they harvest from 8 to 15 tubers, from one hundred square meters - from 380 to 600 kg of crop (marketability - from 90%).

Main advantages:

• drought-resistant;
• tolerates waterlogging in summer;
• keeping quality from 89%, does not germinate until May;
• resistant to cancer, rot;
• is not injured.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• prone to sprouts breaking off;
• relatively resistant to late blight and scab;
• not resistant to nematodes;
• the taste strongly depends on the soil, sometimes “soapy”.

Potatoes "Nevsky". © Orchardo

Planting with tubers

It is this method of planting potatoes that most gardeners and farmers use to obtain tubers - commercial and seed. The most critical stage in this case is the preparation of tubers:

1. Tubers for planting are selected in advance - even during harvesting, and are stored separately from the general potato mass.
2. Seed potatoes are sorted out in a timely manner, removing diseased or rotten roots.

Tubers are not taken for planting - small, too large, irregularly shaped - all of them will give a low and poor-quality harvest. The best planting material is healthy medium-sized tubers. To increase the amount of valuable planting material, the tubers can be cut into pieces. Cut root vegetables with a disinfected knife.

Preparing the beds

Tillage begins in the second half of April. For any variety, and “Farmer” is no exception, you need to create a loose, moist layer of soil. The area for potatoes is always dug up twice - in autumn and spring.

Next, the soil is prepared depending on the chosen growing technology:

• Comb. To increase potato yields, they are often grown using ridge technology - it improves soil aeration. This technology is especially effective in humid climates, and it is recommended for loamy and clay soils. The technology is used only by experienced farmers - cultivators are needed to cut the ridges.
• Smooth. This type of planting does not require the formation of ridges; it is usually used in arid regions.
• Trench. Requires mechanization or physical strength.

Gardeners prepare their beds in the fall by digging up the soil and adding fertilizer along the way.

Planting and growing Dauphiné potatoes

Growing potatoes begins with choosing a planting site and proper soil preparation. The bed should be located on a well-lit and level area (without slope). It is advisable to exclude wind blowing, which dries out the soil. The soil mixture should be light and nutritious, and drain water well.

Note! You need to start preparing for planting in the fall: plow the bed, apply potash and phosphate fertilizers. In spring, the soil needs to be loosened with the addition of urea.

Tubers for planting are selected of medium size, well preserved, and having at least 5 eyes. High-quality planting material ensures high germination and reproduction. A month before the planned planting, potatoes are germinated in a dark room. The shoots that appear should not be too long, otherwise they will break off when planted in the ground.

It is important to choose the right time for planting. The earth should warm up to about 10 °C.

The Dauphine variety requires fairly free planting; 7-9 tubers are planted per 1 m². Large nutrient area, availability of water and light guarantee a higher yield due to large bushes with strong roots.

The best planting method for obtaining a high yield of the Dauphine variety is considered to be the method of forming high ridges. The scheme assumes the presence of large row spacing, up to 70-85 cm. The density of the bushes in the rows also needs to be small, leaving 35 cm between the bushes. This, at first glance, irrational approach actually guarantees a high yield.

Sprouted tubers are placed in a furrow to a depth of 4-8 cm. The essence of such planting is to maximize the preservation of the formed soil capillaries that feed the plant. When planting, it is advisable to add additional fertilizer. This could be ash, rotted humus or manure. Onion peels are placed on the bottom, which will protect against damage by wireworms. Fill the furrow by forming a ridge 10 cm high.

Yield varieties for the Urals and Siberia

Adretta

Early ripening, 72-82 days before technical ripeness. Immune to low temperatures, does not tolerate damp soil. Yellow tubers with light yellow pulp weighing 100-150 g. Productivity 2.5-4 kg per 1 sq. m.

Alyona

Early variety, 72-80 days. Oval-elongated red tubers with white pulp, root weight 100-150 g. Productivity 1.8-2.9 kg per 1 sq. m.

Zhukovsky early

See description above.

Zekura

Medium early, until technical ripeness 80-90 days. Yellowish, round-oval tubers with yellow flesh, weight 80-150 g. Tolerates wet soils well. Productivity up to 2.5-3.5 kg per 1 sq. m.

Lugovskoy

Mid-season variety, 95-110 days to technical ripeness. Root vegetables are light pink in color, white pulp, tuber weight 90-130 g. Adapts to any climatic conditions. Harvest up to 3.5-5 kg ​​per 1 sq. m.

Lyubava

Early ripening, 72-80 days to technical ripeness. Tubers are red in color, white pulp, weighing 100-200 g. Not overcooked. Productivity 3.2-5 kg ​​per 1 sq. m.

Meteor

Early ripening, 60-80 days. Yellow root crop, light yellow flesh, weighing 100-140 g. Adapted to heat and drought. Productivity 2.2-4 kg per 1 square. m.

Nevsky

Mid-season variety, 80-90 days before technical ripeness. Beige-pink tubers, white pulp, weight 90-130 g. Suitable for cultivation in all regions. Drought-resistant, tolerates waterlogged soil. Productivity 3.8-5.1 kg per 1 sq. m.

Santa

Mid-early, 80-90 days. Round yellow tubers weighing 100-120 g. Productivity up to 5.7 kg per 1 sq. m. Requires watering before flowering and wide ridges.

Svitanok Kyiv

Medium early, technical ripeness occurs 80-90 days from germination. Round root vegetables, pink skin, creamy flesh. Tuber weight 100-120 g, yield up to 4.6 kg per 1 sq. m. Immune to the Colorado potato beetle.

Aurora

Mid-season, 90-110 days until technical ripeness. The root vegetable is oval yellow, white flesh, weight 90-120 g. Suitable for planting on any soil, adapts to different climatic conditions. Productivity 3.8-4 kg per 1 sq. m.