Popular potato variety with high yield “Repanka”

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

Potato "Repanka" is a popular name, often referring to various potato varieties. This is the name given to varieties of folk selection that are popular among amateur gardeners. The variety got its name because of the turnip-like appearance of the root crops.

There is no official registration in the State Register.

The table presents data on starch content in different varieties:

Description of the variety

Roots:

• The tubers are oval or round-oval in shape, slightly flattened;
• With a smooth, moderately thin, light pink or pink-red peel, evenly colored;
• Dark pink eyes, few in number, superficially recessed;
• The pulp is yellow or cream in color;
• Starch content varies from 11 to 15%;
• Average weight 100-130 grams;
• The harvest from one bush is from 10 to 15 root crops. There is almost no non-commodity change.

Potato varieties:

Bushes:

• The plant is semi-erect, low, spreading, with abundant green mass;
• The leaves are medium-sized, dark green, slightly wavy, intermediate in type;
• Compact whisk;
• Large, rapidly falling flowers;
• They have a well-developed root system.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with potato varieties that have different ripening periods:

Description

The description of the variety clearly indicates that it was bred by Belarusian breeders from the Originator center. In 2012, it was included in the state register of the Russian Federation.

The variety is recommended for commercial and personal cultivation. Collected root crops are perfectly stored and transported. Tubers are valued for their presentation. They are smooth, neat, in a word, an ideal product.

"Yanka" is a mid-season table variety. Productivity directly depends on the conditions that the agronomist provides for the potatoes. Also, the climate zone has a strong influence.

From one hectare, on average, you can easily harvest about 200-250 centners of high-quality, marketable potatoes. The maximum yield from 1 hectare is 350 centners.

It is worth noting the good keeping quality of root crops. If storage rules are followed, more than 95% of the fruits will survive the winter and will be suitable for sale.

Bush "Yankee" of medium size. The shoot is erect, the tops are spreading. The leaves are small. The inflorescences are purple, bloom quickly and fall off just as quickly. Berries appear very rarely.

The bush bears fruit well. In one hole, as a standard, from 6 to 12 large root crops are formed. There are almost no potatoes that are small and unsuitable for sale.

This variety grows on any soil. It tolerates temperature changes and temporary drought well.

"Yanka" loves frequent feeding. The better the soil is fertilized, the greater the harvest you can expect. To enrich the soil with oxygen and thereby protect the variety from frost (in colder regions), it is necessary to periodically hill up. In case of drought, watering potatoes is a mandatory measure.

Yankee tubers are highly valued by entrepreneurs for a number of positive qualities, thanks to which the variety is quickly sold off store shelves. The characteristics of the root crop look like this:

1. Medium tubers weighing from 70 to 100 grams.
2. The fruit is oval in shape.
3. Exceptional commercial appearance. The tubers are smooth, without tubercles or deep depressions.
4. The peel color is yellow, the thickness is medium. There is a barely noticeable mesh on the surface.
5. The pulp is dense, creamy in color.
6. The average starch content is 15-15.8%.

Potatoes taste good. The low starch content allows you to cook both boiled potatoes for mashed potatoes and whole ones for making salads and soups.

Correct fit

How to plant “Repanka” potatoes correctly:

• The timing of planting is determined by the climatic conditions of the growing region - the second half of April - the beginning of May;
• Planting material should be of medium size, without damage;

• The seed material is pre-treated and treated with a growth stimulant. The dried tubers are left to germinate in the light;
• Potatoes are planted in soil heated to +10 - +12 ºС. Planting seed material in cold soil causes tubers to rot;
• Humus or wood ash is added to the planting holes. Between bushes maintain a distance of 30 to 35 cm.

How to care for “Repanka” potatoes:

• If the climate is temperate, potatoes do not need to be watered;

• During the season, diluted mullein or a full complex of mineral fertilizers are applied 1-2 times;
• Spray the bushes once using an aqueous solution of superphosphate. Foliar feeding is carried out 10 days before harvest;
• Do not forget about hilling, since the formed high ridges contribute to the proper development of root crops;
• Mulching will help protect plantings from weeds.

Features of planting and growing

This variety is not cultivated on an industrial scale . The cultivation is carried out by small farmers and gardeners. Planting and further care of Repanka are not particularly different from similar procedures with other varieties.

Preparing for landing

Medium-sized potatoes are selected for planting . It is not recommended to take tubers that are ugly, damaged, or with rot. You can have a small one - it’s difficult to sell it. Such tubers do not degenerate and produce a good harvest.

Advice. Don't cut the potatoes. This saving of planting material reduces the quality of the harvest.

intended for planting are treated with a growth stimulant in early spring . After drying, lay them out in the light so that they begin to germinate.

Soil requirements

Turnip feels good in almost any soil . And even better - in fertile black soil. If you grow potatoes in heavy loamy soils, there is a high risk of blackleg infection. Productivity also depends on soil preparation.

Attention! Before planting, you need to remove the remains of last year’s plants and treat the soil with a disinfectant.

To prevent infection of bushes and to increase productivity, it is not recommended to plant potatoes in the same place. Ideally, carrots, cabbage, legumes or radishes have previously grown in the selected area.

Dates, scheme and rules of planting

start planting tubers in the ground from the second half of April, based on the climatic characteristics of the region . If spring is early and warm, April planting will be ideal. If spring frosts often occur in the region, it is better to delay planting until early May. In arid areas, on the contrary, you should not delay planting.

Reference. After planting, the temperature should not drop below +10...+12°C. If the soil is too cold, the tubers will freeze and begin to rot.

The optimal distance between bushes is 30-35 cm. Before planting planting material, it is recommended to put wood ash or humus in the holes.

Features of cultivation

During the growing process, standard agricultural technology is used . No additional procedures are required to obtain the harvest.

Turnip does not require special care. It is necessary to perform basic tasks: timely destruction of weeds, regular watering and fertilizing.

Watering mode

The variety is resistant to drought. During the season, 2-3 organized waterings are sufficient - during the period of flowering and tuber formation. If the summer is too hot and dry, you can build a drip irrigation system on the site.

Watering potatoes

Top dressing

For the entire season, two applications of mullein are enough : take 1 liter of fresh manure per 10 liters of water, stir and wait for fermentation. You can replace it with a chemical fertilizer, for example, ammonium nitrate (20 g of substance per 10 liters of water) or potassium phosphate complex (25 g of substance per 10 liters of water). The resulting mixture is distributed between the rows.

Attention! An increased nitrogen content in the soil accelerates ripening, but such tubers will not be stored for long.

Once a summer it is necessary to spray the bushes with a solution of “Superphosphate” - 100 g of the substance per 10 liters of water. This is the final feeding, it is carried out 10 days before harvest.

Weeding and hilling

Weed removal is necessary at all stages of the growing season , from the appearance of sprouts to the formation of thick tops. Afterwards, the shadow from it drowns out the weeds, but for prevention you can periodically tear up large grass.

Hilling is carried out at least twice . This useful procedure increases air access to the tubers and promotes moisture retention in the soil. The first hilling is done when the sprouts reach 15-20 cm. After two weeks, the procedure is repeated.

Disease and pest control

Despite strong immunity against diseases and pests, infection can occur . In this case it is recommended:

1. Treating tubers to protect against root and blossom end rot. For 10 liters of water you will need 1 g of potassium permanganate and 10 g of copper sulfate.
2. The drugs Tabu, Aktara, and Prestige help in the fight against wireworms and the Colorado potato beetle.
3. Periodic spraying of bushes with compounds containing copper. This will help avoid late blight. If the stems have already begun to turn black, you can revive them with the chemicals “Consento” and “Revus”.
4. If signs of scab, blackleg, or rot have already been detected, you need to treat the bushes with Maxim.

Difficulties in growing

There are no difficulties as such with Repanka . But she is loved by the Colorado potato beetle. You need to think in advance about how to fight the pest - poison it with chemicals or collect it manually.

Late blight often affects the crop. It is necessary to immediately remove diseased plants from the beds and treat the remaining ones. Otherwise, the disease will take up to half the harvest.

Diseases and pests

Potatoes of the "Repanka" variety have excellent immunity against the main nightshade diseases, such as: common scab, potato cancer, golden nematode. Necessary preventive measures:

• Treated tubers are protected from gray, root and apical rot;
• Timely spray the plantings with preparations containing copper to protect the bushes from late blight;
• To prevent infectious diseases, the soil is loosened before planting, plant residues are carefully removed, and the soil is watered using disinfectant compounds;
• The enemies of potatoes are cicadas, spider mites, and wireworms. You can prevent their occurrence by changing the planting site every few years. It is better to plant potatoes after legumes, carrots, radishes, and cabbage.

Reviews about the variety from those who planted

Gardeners appreciated the taste qualities of the Turnip variety. The tubers have a rich taste, no dryness or wateriness. Due to the moderate starch content, root vegetables do not overcook and retain their shape. Potatoes are suitable for boiling, deep-frying, baking, stuffing. You can also make a beautiful, creamy yellow puree.

Despite the lack of official registration, the “Repanka” variety is popular among gardeners due to its yield, early ripening and good taste characteristics of the tubers. The harvested crop has excellent shelf life, without loss of consumer properties.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Turnip is not demanding in terms of care , which is why many summer residents and farmers choose it. The variety is also valued for its excellent taste. Potatoes do not boil over or fall apart and are suitable for any dish.

Advantages:

• potatoes cook quickly and have a pleasant taste;
• high productivity;
• resistance to most diseases;
• earlier ripening - young tubers can be dug in the first half of summer;
• drought resistance;
• tubers are able to withstand short-term spring frosts without loss of yield.

The disadvantage is that the yield depends on the weather . Unfavorable weather conditions affect the appearance of tubers - many ugly potatoes appear. For summer residents this is not critical, but for a farmer it is difficult to realize such a harvest.

Difference from other varieties

Although repanka belongs to the early varieties, the safety of the harvest is 90%. Other types of early ripening potatoes cannot boast of this.

Potatoes Innovator (turnip), Nikolaev 2022.

Late potato varieties resistant to drought: description and cultivation characteristics

When choosing potatoes for seeds, choose early and late varieties. Early potatoes yield faster, but the taste often suffers. Late varieties are more tasty and productive. The most popular late potato varieties: Kubanka, Repanka, Impala, Krone, Evolution.

To avoid potato degeneration, it is recommended to update the seeds annually. They should be purchased at vegetable markets or in specialized stores.

Potatoes of the Kubanka variety are recommended to be grown in regions with an arid, warm climate. This type of potato is widespread in Kuban and Ukraine. It is excellent for growing both on a personal plot and in fields for industrial consumption.

The main qualities inherent in potatoes of this variety:

• large tubers, weighing 90-130 g, oval in shape;
• the fruits are neat, with white pulp;
• the peel is smooth, medium thin, without grooves, and has a light yellow color;
• there are few ocelli and they are shallow;
• It contains many useful amino acids and proteins, while the starch content is moderate.

Kubanka is a product of Russian selection, a medium-late variety. The best yield is observed at the end of the growing season.

Usually, from one hectare you can get about 200 centners of potatoes of this variety. Kubanka is insensitive to weather changes and easily tolerates short-term drought and heat.

These potatoes have consistently good yields year after year.

The potato bush is low and erect. It has small green leaves and large white inflorescences appear during the flowering period. From each bush you can collect about 12 -15 potatoes.

Planting in the ground is carried out in mid-late spring. Before planting, the soil is fertilized with ash or humus. After transplanting, it is recommended to feed the potatoes with organic fertilizers. During the season, you should hill up the potato bushes 2 times, forming a hill of soil around each one, in which the tubers will form.

When planting, the bushes are placed at a distance of 30 cm from each other. Throughout the season, it is necessary to pull out weeds that interfere with the normal growth of potatoes.

Kubanka is resistant to diseases: tobacco mosaic, common scab and cyst nematode.

Among the main advantages of this potato it is worth noting:

• high productivity;
• ease of care;
• resistance to temperature changes and drought;
• excellent fruit taste.

Kubanka has no disadvantages; this variety is excellent for growing.

These potatoes are popular in the southern and central regions of Russia, as well as Belarus. It is actively grown in gardens and farms.

The main indicators of this variety include:

• large fruit weight - about 130 g;
• potatoes have an oval-round, slightly flattened shape;
• the skin of the tubers is smooth and thin, has a pink-red color;
• there are few ocelli and they are superficial;
• It contains enough proteins and vitamins; there is little starch in the fruits - about 12–15%.

This potato belongs to the mid-late varieties; it has a fairly high yield - about 15 fruits per bush. The harvest is well stored, maintaining its taste and external properties. Turnip has a low and spreading bush with a large number of large leaves. This has a beneficial effect on the growth of the bush, since wide and numerous leaves protect the trunk and the ground around the bush from the sun and allow maintaining sufficient moisture in the soil.

Nuances when landing

Yanka is one of the few potato varieties that can grow in any type of soil. But naturally, fertile and light soils are preferable.

You need to plant pre-prepared root crops. Also, experienced experts do not recommend cutting the tuber. The ideal weight for planting material is 30-90 g.

Potatoes are planted in well-warmed soil (somewhere in mid-May). Also, the area must be free of weeds. They inhibit the growth of culture.

The distance between holes is 30-35 cm, in rows - 70 cm.

It is best to plant potatoes in areas where legumes, corn or cabbage were previously grown.

Agrotechnical techniques

Among agrotechnical techniques, the first place can be given to the ridge method of planting tubers and the control of pests and diseases during the full growing season of potato bushes.

If potato tops are drying in the gardens in mid-July, then there will not be a good harvest. This is how it is not drought that announces itself, but late blight. Consequently, a significant portion of the dug up potatoes will be affected by the disease. But you can hear from many vegetable growers: “Treat potatoes against late blight? It's very expensive! We never do this...” For example, we would like to say that Dutch potato growers spray their fields with fungicides on average 6-8 times per season. But, using varieties resistant to late blight (and these are mainly our Ukrainian ones - Dnipryanka, Tiras, Serpanok, Malinsky Bely, Yavir, Gorlitsa, Lugovskoy, Virineya, Teterev, etc.), you can significantly reduce the frequency of this operation.

Only two sprays of Ridomil are enough, which can be combined in one solution with poison against the Colorado potato beetle and the preparations humisol and Ecolist for feeding the leaf surface of the bushes. By the way, you shouldn’t skimp on the last drug either, because... the effect of it is really very noticeable.

Harvest and storage

Harvesting is the most enjoyable part of the job. But in order to preserve potatoes for as long as possible, you need to prepare and take into account some nuances.

How and when to collect

You need to start collecting at the end of August or beginning of September , you shouldn’t delay it any longer. The weather patterns in the region at this time should be taken into account. If it rains, there is a risk of losing a significant part of the crop.

A week before the expected digging, the tops are cut off . The tubers will have time to grow and accumulate useful microelements.

The dug up potatoes are dried directly on the beds or spread out under a canopy . After a week, the tubers are ready for storage.

Storage features and keeping quality of the variety

Store harvested potatoes in bags or boxes. A cellar, insulated shed or glazed balcony are suitable for storage . Before sending them to the prepared container, the potatoes are sorted. Damaged tubers are put aside and it is advisable to consume them quickly.

Important! Future planting material is stored separately from potatoes intended for food.

Potato variety Tiras

Based on the criterion of resistance (resistance) to late blight, some gardeners are forced to refuse to grow some varieties that seem to be very attractive due to other characteristics, in particular in terms of marketability. This applies to the early variety Kosen-95. It can be replaced by a more stable, productive, tasty variety Tiras, also bred by breeder Vasily Ivanovich Sidorchuk at the Polesie Research Station named after. O.M. Zasukhina (Zhytomyr region). It forms a high, marketable, early harvest of elongated, smooth, large and very large light pink tubers with white flesh. Their taste on our black soils is even better than in the homeland of the variety. It can be called very tasty - up to approximately 4.3-4.4 points (on a five-point scale). One of the main characteristics of this variety is its stable yield in very wet and dry years.

Mid-early potato varieties

As for the new mid-early varieties of Ukrainian selection, here it was necessary to replace Kupava, which was not resistant to late blight and dry conditions, with the vigorous Polyana variety with very attractive in appearance, dark pink tubers with yellow flesh. On average, it produces significantly higher yields even on poorer soils. I consider Malinsky White, a variety from the Polesie Experimental Station, which in different soil and climatic conditions forms dense bushes of fairly large, smooth and tasty tubers, and Fantasia, a selection from the Potato Growing Institute of the UAAS, to be very promising in this group. The latter - with beautiful dark pink, white inside tubers, is very tasty and one of the most productive. The older, well-known varieties of this Institute - Obriy and Svitanok Kyiv - also do not disappoint. The latter is considered to be the standard of taste.

Mid-season varieties of seed potatoes

In the group of mid-season varieties, we are especially pleased with Gorlitsa, Yavir, Lugovskoy and Virineya - all varieties bred by the Institute of Potato Growing. They have increased resistance to disease, are vigorous, and form a significant number of large and medium-sized marketable tubers in the bushes. And their taste can be rated “excellent”. Especially the yellow-skinned variety, with the same pulp, of the Gorlitsa variety. And the mid-late variety of the Polesie Experimental Station (leading breeder V.N. Sidorchuk) Teterev forms a decent harvest even in dry years. It is unpretentious to soil conditions and quite resistant to late blight and other diseases. Its elongated pink, large, white-fleshed tubers have a good taste rating of 4.2-4.4 points. And although this is Polesie potato, it is also suitable for the steppe zone of the South and East of Ukraine.