ᐉ Potato variety “Minerva”

Rose propagation

You can propagate a rose by cuttings:

Only mature, woody branches are suitable for cuttings.
The selected shoots are cut above the bud, about 0.5 cm. The length of each cutting should be at least 8 cm. The width matters - it should be about the size of a pencil.
A cut is made at the bottom of the cutting at an angle of 45°, the top is cut straight.
All leaves and thorns must be removed from the bottom of the cuttings. Treat the cut itself with a growth stimulator.
A hole about 15 cm deep is prepared in the ground.
A cutting is inserted into the hole half its length. If several roses are planted nearby, the distance between seedlings must be maintained at 15-30 cm.
Sprinkle the cuttings with soil and cover them with plastic wrap to create a greenhouse effect.

Caring for cuttings is easy. Every day the film must be removed for 20-30 minutes to ventilate the plant. If this is not done, the earth will rot a lot, mold will appear on it, and the cuttings will rot. Regular watering is mandatory, after which the soil is loosened. Fertilizers are introduced. Rooting of cuttings occurs within 2 years if all conditions are met. In the 3rd year, the rose can be transplanted to another, already permanent place.

Attention! Before cold weather, the cuttings must be covered with non-woven material, which is laid in two layers, with the fabric covered with polyethylene on top. Individual varieties of flowers can be divided by grafting; this is a simple and good method.

Seed propagation is practically not used. Planting seeds is a very long process that does not always give a positive result. In addition, when sowing seeds, it is not possible to convey all the decorative characteristics of the flower.

Individual varieties of flowers can be divided by grafting; this is a simple and good method. Seed propagation is practically not used. Planting seeds is a very long process that does not always give a positive result. In addition, when sowing seeds, it is not possible to convey all the decorative characteristics of the flower.

Cuttings of roses are carried out in the fall

Description and characteristics of the variety

The Minerva potato originated in the Netherlands. In Russia it is grown throughout the country, and also bears fruit well in neighboring countries.

The bushes are small in height, not very branched and moderately leafy. The leaves are dark green, medium-sized, with slight wavy edges. The flowers are large and white. One bush produces 15-20 tubers, provided sufficient fertilizing and watering are provided.

Ripening is early or very early. The full ripening period is 45-50 days from planting, and the first digging is possible on the 35th day. Characteristics of tubers:

large sizes – 120-240 g;
starch content is about 15-18% - average;
potatoes are slightly boiled, keep their shape well, have a universal purpose - good fried, boiled, stewed;
the skin is yellow, with small shallow eyes;
the flesh is white or slightly beige;
crop safety during winter storage – 94%;
the taste is good, although early potatoes do not have a very rich taste.

Flower propagation

Adretta potato variety from German breeders.
The plant is propagated by cuttings during the entire flowering period: the main criterion is good mature buds on the shoot. To carry out cuttings, it is necessary to remove the withered bud, cutting it to the first internode of the shoot. The bottom edge is cut at a distance of three buds from the top. All leaves, with the exception of paired ones, are removed from the cuttings, the lower edge is treated with a root growth stimulator.

Then the cutting is installed in a moist substrate and covered with film or glass, without contact with the plant for 2-4 weeks. Keep at a temperature of 18 to 20 degrees. After this time, the cutting should take root.

Plant care

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Rose variety Larisa loves water; the plant needs it during the period of growth and flowering. In autumn, watering should stop. Roses love warmth, water, sunlight and nutritious soil.

Therefore, it is important to choose a place and plant according to the rules described above

Feeding the rose bush

For full development, the plant needs a lot of nutrients, which are not always available in the soil. To compensate for their deficiency, mineral and organic fertilizers are applied.

For the Larisa rose, it is appropriate to use ready-made fertilizers, which are easy to find in stores.

In spring, fertilizing with a high nitrogen content is needed.
Summer is the period of budding. At this time, it is useful to feed with complex fertilizers with a predominance of phosphorus and potassium components.
Late summer. Immediately after the first flowering, you need to add superphosphate, potassium salt, and a little nitrogen to the soil.
In the fall, at the beginning of September, the rose bush begins to be prepared for winter by adding phosphorus and potassium to the soil.

Pruning and replanting

Flower growers strive to rejuvenate the plantings of their favorites. Pruning is the same rejuvenating procedure.

Every year, with the onset of spring, plants receive life-affirming impulses and are freed from unproductive branches. Together with pruning, the rose acquires maximum decorativeness, attractiveness of green mass, abundance and picturesque inflorescences.

Important! Anti-aging pruning prolongs the life, beautiful shape and health of the flower plant

Features of wintering a flower

To get full flowering, roses need to be protected from freezing. In regions where the winter temperature drops below -10°C, the bush should be covered with spruce branches or agricultural canvas.

Compliance with agrotechnical rules and shelter during wintering will help plants survive the difficult dormant period.

Growing and care

Bushes require hilling, watering, fertilizing, weeding and loosening the soil.

Fertilizing can only be done after watering or when the soil is wet. Adding them to dry soil can cause burns. Hilling is also carried out in wet soil - dry soil is too crumbly, and hilling on it is ineffective.

Watering in dry weather is combined with fertilizing during the following periods:

When the bush reaches 5-10 cm (a weak solution of bird droppings or nitrogen fertilizer is added, and the bush is also hilled for the first time).
At the beginning of budding (feed with a solution of potassium sulfate and superphosphate).
After flowering (water with a solution of rotted manure with superphosphate in a small concentration).

The second hilling is done when the bush reaches 20 cm. The soil is taken from the row spacing.

History of creation

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Our heroine belongs to the Belgian selection. It was created by Martin Visser, who set himself the task of creating a culture with a good aroma and resistance to disease. The new variety appeared as a result of crossing two Belgian varieties - Sharon's Love and Marie Louise Velge. Both parents have a light pink coloration, but their daughter surprised them with a special shade. In 2010, the new product was introduced by Viva International BVBA as Minerva. The unique letter code is VISancar, another synonym is also known - VMX 4010. And the new variety is dedicated, no, not to the ancient Roman goddess of wisdom Minerva, but to the Belgian automobile company Minerva, famous for two prestigious automobile models, which at one time were quite popular in Europe. This rose is also sold for charity, in collaboration with the music group Minerva Lions from Antwerp.

Despite her short history, our heroine already has awards. In 2008, the Fragrance Award was received in France. In 2011, already in Spain, there was also an Award for Aroma.

Plant of medium vigor. The shrub is upright, low, usually about 70 - 80 cm high, about 60 cm wide. The bush is harmonious, round and neat, moderately lush, but sometimes it can throw out rods to a height of 1.2 - 1.5 meters. The shoots are of medium thickness, but quite strong. The spines are large and few in number. The foliage is moderate. The leaves are large, odd-pinnate, rich green-olive in color, with a matte smooth surface, look quite attractive and serve as an excellent background for a blooming flower. On one rose shoot, clusters of inflorescences are formed, consisting of at least 3 - 5 flowers.

Tightly compressed buds tease with crimson color. But as it dissolves, the color becomes dark lilac or dark purple. Its saturation can only be appreciated in person; photography is not capable of conveying the full depth of Minerva’s color gamut. The flower is not very large, its size is 6 - 8 cm. The shape is beautiful, cup-shaped, similar to a classic old one, with beautifully arranged petals. The rosette is well filled, terry, consists of 26 - 40 petals. When opening, the flower seems light and fluffy thanks to the wavy petals, the top of which only slightly bends back. Among rose growers, our heroine is called “openwork-nostalgic.” When fully opened, the rose reveals bright yellow stamens that contrast well with the main background. Towards the end of flowering, the color of the petals becomes smoky purple.

Minerva is a repeat flowering variety. With good care, it is distinguished by abundant flowering, which lasts from June to September (in the south almost until the first frost). The break between flower tides is practically unnoticeable in temperate climates. The flowers last quite a long time. But in hot regions, pronounced waves can be observed in spring and late summer. The aroma is quite strong, rich, sweetish, but very pleasant, as evidenced by the rose's awards. The aroma is felt most intensely in the morning and evening.

The rich purple hue is resistant to sunlight and practically does not fade, except that it becomes a little lighter. In diffused penumbra, the color becomes much brighter, deeper and takes on colder shades.

Early potato varieties

"Arrow"

Arrow

A fairly productive potato variety that allows you to harvest tubers twice a season. Made in Holland.

The tubers are oblong oval in shape, covered with a yellow peel. Potatoes become soft when cooked, but do not darken. The taste is pleasant, not bitter. Starch content – 18%.

Fertility is at a high level - from 350 to 600 centners per hectare. It can be stored for a long time and does not spoil.

The variety exhibits resistance to cancer, scab, various viral infections, and bacterial rot.

"Dnepryanka"

Dnepryanka

An early ripening potato variety capable of producing good harvests twice a season. Brought out in Ukraine, at the Institute of Potato Growing.

Characteristics based on morphological characteristics: the tubers are oval in shape, the number of eyes is small. Peel color is yellow. The pulp is light yellow. After cooking, potatoes do not lose their taste and do not turn black.

From one hectare you can harvest from 210 to 520 centners of this vegetable crop. After harvesting, potatoes are stored for a long time and do not spoil.

The content of the dry part (starch) is no more than 15%.

Resistant to diseases such as cancer, ring rot, late blight, and potato nematode.

"Impala"

Impala

A fairly tasty and popular potato variety, characterized by an early harvest. The vegetable quickly gains weight and bears fruit in any summer (hot, rainy, dry). In the southern regions, you can even harvest tubers twice a season.

The bush of the plant is upright, tall (from 70 to 75 cm), on average 5 stems are formed on it, with white-colored flowers.

The tubers have a smooth surface, oval shape, and yellow color. The number of ocelli is insignificant. The potato pulp is dense, light yellow in color. You can collect about 13 pieces from one bush.

High yield, allowing you to get from the ground from 150 to 350 centners per hectare.

The amount of starch in tubers is 18%, which means that when cooked, such a root vegetable will boil well.

Infectious diseases, cancer and potato nematode, practically do not affect the plant, which cannot be said about late blight and leaf curl.

"Koleta"

Coleta

A relatively early potato variety that produces enough tubers to be considered high-yielding. In the southern season, it is possible to carry out two harvests per season.

White, elongated tubers, with pleasant, yellowish flesh. The variety is considered quite tasty, so it can be considered a table variety.

The starch content is not high - up to 13%; when cooked, it softens moderately.

During the tuber harvest, from one hectare you can collect from 230 to 450 centners of vegetables, which can be stored for a long time, the main thing is that all conditions are organized for this.

It is not affected by cancer, viral infections, scab, rot and nematode.

"Tell me"

Blame it

An early-ripening variety that has proven itself in terms of yield, intended for table consumption.

The bush is tall, upright, with medium-sized leaves. The corollas are small and purple in color. The root vegetable is round, the peel is purple. The inside of the potato is an appetizing creamy color. A tasty vegetable that can also be stored for a long time in a cool place.

The starch content in potatoes is slightly more than 15%.

Productivity ranges from 250 to 460 centners per hectare. The plant exhibits resistance to cancer, scab, and potato nematode.

"Red Scarlett"

Red Scarlet

Developed by Dutch scientists. The potato is named after the famous work Gone with the Wind. A popular variety that has managed to win universal appeal due to its taste, low cost, beneficial qualities and aesthetic appearance.

The plant is low, semi-spreading, the leaves are small and green. The corolla is purple.

The shape of the tubers is oblong, the color of the skin is red. The flesh is a pleasant light yellow color. This is a large variety. The weight of one tuber when fully ripe can be 120-140 grams.

The maximum yield is 500 c/ha at the end of the growing season.

Tubers contain 15.5% starch.

The plant is not susceptible to potato nematode, cancer, viral infections, and late blight.

"Vineta"

Vineta

An early ripening variety bred by German breeders, therefore quite popular in Germany. It can be stored for a long time in winter and does not spoil.

The bush part is spreading, with light green foliage. The leaves have slight wavy edges. The inflorescences are moderate, white.

The tubers are round in shape, yellow skin, covered with a light mesh. The crumb is light yellow, uniform in structure. The eyes are superficial and small.

From one bush you get from 10 to 12 tubers of different weights (60-90 grams). High yields - up to 400 c/ha.

Starch content is moderate - 13%.

Resistant to potato blight, leaf roll virus, potato nematode, and late blight.

"Fresco"

Fresco

This variety is an excellent option for those who like to make chips and French fries. Produced by Dutch breeders.

The bush is medium tall, with white flowers. The tubers have a round-oval shape, the peel is yellowish in color. The inside of the root is light yellow. The eyes are moderate and small. The average weight of one potato is 120 grams.

Depending on the period, the yield can vary from 230 to 420 c/ha.

It has a large amount of starch - more than 17%, which means that it boils well during cooking.

This variety is not afraid of cancer, bacterial rot, scab, potato nematode, as well as various viral infections.

"Svyatkova"

Svyatkova

The variety is suitable for the southern regions, because in these parts it is possible to harvest twice a season. Yields are high - up to 500 centners per hectare.

The tubers are shaped like an oval, slightly oblong. White, with yellowish flesh. The starch content in potatoes is low - only 12%. The preservation is excellent; it can lie in cool, dark rooms for a long time without deteriorating.

Resistant to all common potato diseases.

"Rosalind"

Rosalind

The tubers have a reddish tint, and the flesh is a pleasant yellow color. The number of ocelli is moderate, and they do not lie deep. The average weight of one tuber is 100 grams. The starch content is quite high - more than 17%. Culinary grade. Doesn't darken after cooking.

High productivity allows you to harvest more than 50 tons of potatoes from one hectare.

This variety is considered one of the most successful for growing in your own garden, because does not require much care, while giving a relatively high yield.

It is also highly valued by culinary specialists and is often purchased en masse by restaurant establishments.

Potatoes of the Rosalind variety are endowed with numerous advantages: they are resistant to various diseases, such as cancer, nematodes and viruses; has excellent frost resistance; quickly produces the first harvest; a large number of tubers per bush - up to 16 pieces; delicious.

"Serpanok"

Serpanok

A fairly productive variety, which also turns out to be very tasty.

It has a tall, upright growing plant with large green leaves. The leaf edges are slightly wavy. The corolla is bright blue-violet.

In turn, the tubers are colored red and yellow inside. The starch content does not exceed 13%.

The variety allows you to harvest two harvests per season in warm regions; on average, the amount of potatoes harvested is 400 c/ha.

The root crop has a long shelf life, provided all necessary conditions are met. Resistant to diseases such as cancer, potato nematode, bacterial rot.

"Rosara"

Rosara

A seed potato variety that produces excellent yields, has an attractive appearance and has wonderful taste.

The tuber is large in size, oblong-oval in shape, with a red skin. The weight of one potato can be as much as 150 grams. The middle is yellow. There are not many eyes.

At the end of the growing season it can produce yields of 500 c/ha. Potatoes do not contain much starch - only 13%. The most popular diseases and infections are not afraid of this popular potato variety.

The keeping quality is excellent, can be stored for a long time and can be transported.

Diseases, pests and ways to combat them

The hybrid tea rose El Toro is resistant to many fungal diseases of roses, but if the plant is young and weak, the bush should be treated with fungicides against the most common diseases:

powdery mildew. A white coating similar to flour appears on the upper side of the leaves, spreading to the stems and buds. If measures are not taken, the plant may die;
downy mildew. The underside of the leaf is covered with a fluffy white coating, and the top with purple spots;
rust. Round orange pustules appear on the leaves.

Leaves affected by powdery mildew

Also throughout the season, the plant needs to be treated for pests:

rose aphid. It affects leaves and buds, covering everything with a sticky coating. In this case, the leaves turn yellow and fall off, and the buds do not develop.
spider mite Can damage an entire bush. It is manifested by the appearance of pale spots on the leaves, shoot axils and buds.

Rose El Toro is the true queen of the garden. Minor difficulties with its cultivation will be fully compensated by the delightful beauty of the buds and long flowering.

Minerva

General characteristics: table, very early Dutch potato variety with large tubers. In the southern regions it is possible to obtain two harvests per season. Adapts to soil and climate. Resistant to most diseases, but does not tolerate drought. Moderately resistant to mechanical damage.

Ripening period (vegetation): 45-50 days, the first digging is possible on the 35th day after planting.

Starch content: 14.7-17.6%.

Weight of marketable tubers (grams): 120-245.

Number of tubers in a bush: 15-20 pieces.

Productivity (c/ha): up to 430 (at the end of the growing season).

Consumer qualities: average and good taste, high content of protein and microelements, the flesh does not darken and is slightly boiled (culinary type AB), suitable for salads, soups, frying and boiling like new potatoes.

Keeping quality (storage ability): 94%.

Peel color: yellow.

Flesh color: white.

Preferred growing regions (RF): any soil and climate.

Disease resistance: the variety is resistant to potato viruses, cancer, golden nematode and common scab, moderately resistant to late blight of tops and tubers. Affected by blackleg and root rot.

Features of cultivation: for maximum yield, soil based on chernozem or sand is recommended, as well as preliminary germination and the formation of high ridges during planting. The variety does not degenerate for a long time. Irrigation is required because prolonged drought significantly reduces yield. Organic fertilizer (peat, manure, humus) is desirable.

Other: the originator of the Minerva potato variety is the Solana company (Netherlands).

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Plant care rules

It is necessary to care for shrubs as follows.

Water the flower bed generously and feed it.
Treat shrubs against pests and diseases with special substances.
Trim off wilted leaves.
Mulch the soil 2 times a year.
Carry out loosening and weeding.

The Aqua variety is easy to care for and the process will not take much time.

Feeding, watering

Slurry is widely used as a top dressing. It includes the required chemicals and beneficial bacteria. Recharge is carried out every 2 weeks, in the summer only 3-4 times.

Prepare mullein in advance:

1.5-2 weeks in advance, place in a barrel with water in a ratio of 1:3;
add chemical fertilizers to the mixture: potassium sulfate and double superphosphate - 15 grams per 1 liter of water;
Dilute the concentrate with water 1:10.

Make furrows 40 centimeters apart around the bush and fill them with soil or sand. The next day, loosen the ground.

After removing the cover and pruning in the spring, feed the bushes with ammonium nitrate. Allowed 30 grams per 1 square meter.
After budding starts, apply a complex fertilizer with nitrogen.
Before new flowering, feed with mullein solution - 1:10.
After the first blossoming, fertilize the bushes with a complete mineral fertilizer with microelements.
In the fall, fertilize with potassium and phosphorus.

Description of rose varieties Spray, planting and care in open ground for beginnersRead

To check the need for watering, stick your finger into the soil. If it's dry, it's time to irrigate the soil. It's better to do this early in the morning. Water should reach the roots and not affect above-ground areas - leaves and branches. On average, 1 watering per week is enough.

Mulching

In early May and autumn, the soil is mulched. You can use shredded wood, compost or bark. Mulch the area next to the trunk with a thick layer of 7 centimeters of cut grass or compost. This will save the roots from overheating and drying out in the spring, and from sudden frosts in the fall.

Soil treatment

Experienced gardeners advise planting plants in the fall, before frost. You can plant Aqua rose in spring. Too wet soil is contraindicated for this variety; it weakens the protective properties of the plant and spoils its appearance. Neutral and fertile soil is preferred. If it does not meet the above criteria, fertilize it with compost or peat. Add rotted manure with sand to the loamy soil and water generously. Dig holes so that the tender roots have room in them. To strengthen the root ball, before planting, immerse it in water for 20 minutes.

Trimming

Bushes should be pruned in spring, summer and fall. Manipulation will improve flowering and growth.

Before flowering begins, prune.
From mid-August, prune roses after blooming.
To encourage re-pollen after it has faded, cut off the buds above the top five leaves.

Use sharp pruning shears to avoid ragged, crushed edges of the cut. It takes a long time to overgrow and serves as an open gate for infection.

Preparing for winter

The bushes need to be covered in the fall, when the air temperature drops below zero. Otherwise, they will freeze or die. You can use dry soil or sand and hill up the bush to a height of 30 centimeters. Place spruce branches on top. In spring, remove the cover in stages 10 times. It is advisable to do this in the evening or in cloudy weather.

Landing

Tubers can be planted when the soil temperature rises to a stable +12 degrees or more and spring frosts end. The site is selected and prepared in the fall:

No other nightshade crops - potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers - should be grown on it in the past 3-4 years.
In the fall, the bed is dug up and organic fertilizers are applied.
If the soil is heavy, add river sand or peat.
If the soil is too acidic (pH more than 6), slaked lime is added.
In the spring, dig again with a small amount of superphosphate and potassium sulfate.

Tubers for planting are chosen medium-sized, in no case the smallest. The optimal weight is 80-90 g. They should not be rotten, without damage. Place them in a well-lit place for germination. The suitable temperature for the procedure is +12-15 degrees.

Before germination, it is recommended to warm the seed potatoes in warm water in which stimulants and fungicides are dissolved. They then dry it before setting it out to germinate.

Planting pattern - 30-35 cm by 60-70 cm. The depth of the holes in light soil is 10 cm, in dense soil - 5 cm.

Diseases and pests of roses

Even with systematic care in June, a rose bush turns out to be susceptible to various diseases (powdery mildew, black spot, rust) and is attacked by pests (spider mites, leaf rollers, aphids). What should you do to save your pet?

Measures may be as follows:

systematic treatment with various drugs;
regular collection and burning of leaves;
watering at the root of the bush, but not on the leaves;
moderate use of nitrogen fertilizers;
mulching the soil around the tree trunk.

Attention! Many gardeners advise planting protective plants next to the rose garden. In this capacity they act: calendula and nasturtium, and marigolds repel aphids and ticks

Garlic, in turn, protects the rose garden from fungal and viral diseases.

Gardeners who are in love with the Aloha rose call it a wayward beauty, but with proper care and compliance with all cultivation features, any gardener can grow a chic Kordes Rose Aloha bush. The main thing is to follow the recommendations given above and not forget about disease prevention.

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How to plant a hybrid correctly

In order for the Kerry rose to quickly adapt to its permanent place, the specifics of planting measures are taken into account:

when purchasing seedlings, carefully study the root system - it must be closed;
choose a bush with a well-developed, non-dry ground part;
Seedlings should be harvested in mid-spring and planted in open ground with the arrival of May, when the ground has warmed up well.

Following these recommendations will allow you to grow a beautiful ornamental variety on your site without any problems.

Selecting a location

Roses love warmth and sunlight. Therefore, spacious, unshaded clearings, not blown by winds, are allocated for Kerio. If you plan to plant bushes near a house, garage, or cabins, then the flower beds are placed near the southern wall.

Site preparation

Having chosen a place for planting, the soil is dug up to the depth of a shovel, removing any plant roots that come across. A week before the main procedure, dig a hole 45-55 cm deep.

Note! If you plan to plant several bushes, then the distance between the holes is maintained at 0.4 m. For normal development, the variety requires acid-alkaline soil (pH 5.6-7.3) with a loose structure

If there is no such thing on the site, you will have to bring in a nutrient mixture consisting of fertile soil, peat, sand, manure

For normal development, the variety requires acid-alkaline soil (pH 5.6-7.3) with a loose structure. If there is no such thing on the site, you will have to bring in a nutrient mixture consisting of fertile soil, peat, sand, and manure.

First, gravel drainage is laid at the bottom of the hole. Then fill 1/3 with soil mixture. Before planting roses, the holes are moistened every day.

Preparation of seedlings

After purchase, the bushes are stored in a cool room. 6 hours before planting, they are brought into a warm place and placed with their roots in water. Weak and damaged shoots are removed, healthy shoots are lightly trimmed.

Step-by-step landing algorithm

The Kerio seedling is lowered into the hole, fixed in the center.
Gently straighten the roots so that they are placed freely.
Fill the hole with soil, being careful not to deepen the root collar.
The plant is watered abundantly and the soil around the bush is lightly compacted.

Planting a seedling

Important! The flower is provided with slight shading during the rooting period. After 2 weeks the cover must be removed

Characteristics, description, yield, reviews and photos of the Minerva potato variety.

Growing very early potato varieties provides a harvest in mid-summer and allows you to enjoy the taste of young root crops. Among the variety of varieties offered by breeders, the variety “Minerva” is especially popular among gardeners.

Popular potato varieties:

This potato variety was bred by Dutch breeders and entered into the State Register of Russia. Most climate zones and countries are suitable for its cultivation. Planting dates may vary depending on weather conditions.

Roots:

The tubers are large in size, weighing from 120 to 245 grams;
They have a round or round-oval shape;
The peel is cream-colored, plain, thin, smooth;
Small, almost invisible eyes, lying superficially;
The pulp is white;
Starch content ranges from 14.7 to 15.9%;
Contains a large amount of protein, microelements and vitamins.

Escapes:

The bush is compact, erect, not too branched;
Has moderate green mass;
The middle leaves are dark green, the edges are slightly wavy;
The corolla is compact;
The flowers are large, white, fall quickly, and do not set berries.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages are:

Excellent taste;
Potatoes ripen early and quickly;
High yield;
Excellent keeping quality;
Rapid accumulation of marketable mass by tubers;
Resistant to temperature changes and lack of moisture;
Immune to most diseases.

A small drawback typical of very early varieties is that the taste is not too bright.

Productivity is determined by climatic conditions and soil fertility.

Peculiarities

Characteristic features of the “Minerva” variety:

Potatoes are an extra-early table variety. Tubers are characterized by rapid weight gain. The first harvest is possible within 35 days after germination. Fertile soils allow you to harvest the first harvest of up to 230 centners per hectare. By the end of the growing season (45-50 days), the maximum yield is achieved - up to 430 centners per hectare;
The harvested crop is well stored, without loss of commercial properties. Can be transported;
In the southern regions, you can get two potato crops per season;
This variety is suitable for cultivation on farms and in private plots;
Potatoes can be propagated by seeds.

REFERENCE: Germination is average, in the first season the yield is significantly lower, but in the second year a harvest with larger root crops is obtained.

Basic landing rules:

Large tubers weighing at least 80 grams are preferred as seed material. In unfavorable weather conditions, they will provide the plants with a sufficient supply of nutrients;
For active growth, the tubers are heated in warm water, and then treated with a growth stimulator. Disinsection of the seed is carried out by generously spraying with an aqueous solution of fungicide. The processed tubers must be thoroughly dried so that all components are completely absorbed. Afterwards, the tubers are germinated in the light. As soon as strong white sprouts appear, reaching two centimeters, the tubers are ready for planting;
Potatoes should be planted in well-warmed soil, the temperature of which should be above 10ºC;
The tubers are placed in rows, placed in holes previously fertilized with humus and wood ash;
Standard planting scheme: distance between bushes from 30 to 35 cm, row spacing of at least 60 cm. Tubers are planted to a depth of 10 cm.

The most delicious potato varieties:

Care

How to care:

This variety prefers fertile soil based on black soil or sand. To increase the nutritional value of the soil, peat, manure, and humus are added;
During the season, fertilize with complex fertilizer;
Potatoes require moderate moisture; a long dry period contributes to a significant reduction in yield.

REFERENCE: To get maximum yield, install a drip irrigation system.

Hill up the bushes 1-2 times, forming high ridges;
To get rid of weeds, the row spacing is mulched with mowed grass, straw or peat. Mulching will also help the soil not dry out.

Potatoes "Minerva" are resistant to dangerous nightshade diseases. Such as:

Potato cancer;
Various viruses;
Golden cyst nematode;
Common scab.

Early ripening helps protect plantings from late blight. With the help of dosed watering and mulching the soil, you can protect plants from the stem.

Young greens are attractive to various insects: Colorado potato beetles, thrips, aphids. As a preventive measure, bushes are sprayed with insecticides; the use of toxic drugs is recommended before mass flowering begins. Periodic weeding and changing planting beds are excellent protection against insect larvae.

Harvesting

Cutting the tops a week before harvest helps to quickly gain marketable weight. The harvested crop needs to be thoroughly dried at the edge or under a canopy. Afterwards it is sorted and stored in a cool, dark place.

Reviews about the variety

Potato tubers have a pleasant, delicate taste. Due to their moderate starch content, they do not darken or boil over, maintaining their white color in cooked dishes. The "Minerva" variety is suitable for frying, boiling, stuffing and baking, for preparing delicious low-calorie puree. Potatoes are used for industrial purposes: for frozen French fries, vegetable mixtures, soup dressings.

REFERENCE: Seed material is stored separately.

Growing potatoes of the Minerva variety is not difficult; the necessary care contributes to the rapid and smooth ripening of the tubers. When grown in the southern regions, it is possible to harvest two harvests per season.

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Flower propagation

To do this, sometimes they use the layering method, bending the young shoot to the ground and sprinkling it with it. Kerry is most often propagated by cuttings.

When is it produced?

Cuttings can be taken from a bush in the summer and immediately rooted in the ground, choosing the morning or evening time of day. Both semi-lignified and just flowering stems, as well as those that have already dropped their petals, are suitable.

How to produce

Having selected suitable shoots on which the thorns easily break off, they are cut into cuttings 12-15 cm long. The lower cut is made oblique, placing it under the lower node. The upper one is straight, at a height of 20 mm from the node.

Harvesting cuttings

Flowers and leaves are removed from the cuttings or the latter are shortened by 1/3. Rooting is carried out here on the site or the cuttings are planted in a pot with a peat-sand mixture.

Characteristics

The beautiful Minerva blooms in the year of spring planting, however, it will show weak growth and poor flowering. But in the second year the bush will be completely covered with fluffy purple pompoms;
winter hardiness is quite consistent with winter temperatures in central Russia, especially if there is stable snow cover. But if the thermometer drops below -23°C, shelter will be necessary;

immunity is declared to be high, since one of the main directions of selection of this rose was good health. The originators claim very high resistance to black spot and powdery mildew. True, rose growers still note insufficient resistance to black spot. But this rather applies to young, immature plants and the quality of care for them. If the seedling is in waterlogged soil or overgrown with grass, disease is inevitable;
The declared average resistance to rain is confirmed by many gardeners. Moreover, many of them say that the crop is able to continue flowering even in the rainy season. But during periods of prolonged rains, a double flower, having taken on water, becomes heavy and droops, and the buds may not open completely;
in hot regions under direct sunlight, the leaves of the plant may dry out and the tips of the petals may melt;
a strong shoot does not bend under the weight of a flower brush, and the flowers remain fresh for a long time, so the Minerva variety can be used for cutting and making bouquets.

Mid-early potato varieties

"Fun"

Fun

A promising, productive and quite tasty potato variety bred in Ukraine.

It has a tall, powerful bush, semi-spreading structure. The leaves are small and green in color. The tubers are medium in size, sometimes reaching 120 grams. Color pink. The middle is white.

The amount of starch in one root vegetable does not reach 14% (relatively small). As for the yield, at the end of the growing season in some regions it is possible to collect 400 c/ha.

It tolerates transportation well and does not deteriorate for a long time.

The variety is endowed with immunity to cancer, viruses, and bacterial rot.

"Mriya"

Mriya

In terms of its taste, this potato variety resembles “Sineglazka” and is capable of producing good yields.

It has pink tubers with light yellow flesh. Quite a tasty variety, intended for table use.

High productivity allows you to collect more than 400 centners per hectare, which makes this variety of potato commercially profitable.

Each tuber can contain 18% starch, which allows it to be almost completely boiled.

Cancer, nematodes, rot, infections and other diseases are not dangerous for this plant. Good transportability.

"Nevsky"

Nevsky

The variety has a good presentation, pleasant taste, high yields and excellent keeping quality.

The bush part is low, compact, erect. During the growth process, numerous branches are formed. The inflorescences are white.

The root vegetables themselves are round, slightly oval in shape. The apex is obtuse, the eyes are reddish. The peel is white, and the flesh is also white. It does not become darker during cutting, thanks to the low starch content - only 11%. The tubers are medium-sized, the weight of which can vary from 90 to 130 grams.

More than 50 tons of potatoes can be harvested from one hectare. After harvesting, the tubers can be stored for a long time without spoiling.

The variety is resistant to drought. It is not susceptible to rhizoctonia, late blight, scab, blackleg, and alternaria.

"Sineglazka"

Sineglazka

A popular potato variety, distinguished by its ease of care, preservation, high yields and excellent taste.

The root vegetable has a gray skin, with a moderate number of eyes. The inside of this potato is white.

During the season, with proper care, the variety allows you to harvest more than 500 c/ha.

Potatoes have a relatively low starch content - 15%.

Keeping quality at the highest level.

Endowed with immunity to diseases such as potato cancer, nematode, scab and numerous viral infections.

Medicinal properties

Many fans of oriental medicine know about the benefits of this plant. A delicious and healthy hibiscus tea is made from Sudanese rose, which will help cope with diseases of the cardiovascular system. Hypotensive patients should also drink this drink to increase blood pressure.

In addition to normalizing blood pressure, regular consumption of rose tea helps:

strengthening vascular walls;
cholesterol removal;
cleansing the body of parasites;
eliminating a hangover.

Important! Tea made from rose petals can also cause harm to the body. It should not be taken by hypertensive patients, as well as by people who often experience surges in blood pressure.

Diseases and pests

The variety is resistant to dangerous nightshade diseases: potato blight, various viruses, golden cyst nematode, and common scab. Early ripening protects plantings from late blight . For prevention, pre-planting treatment of tubers and soil with complex fungicides is recommended.

Dosed watering and mulching the soil will help protect plants from the stem.

Young potato greens attract a variety of pests: Colorado potato beetles, thrips, aphids. For preventive purposes, spraying with insecticides is useful; toxic drugs are best used before mass flowering begins.

Periodic weeding and changing planting fields will protect you from insect larvae . It is advisable to plant potatoes alternately with cabbage, legumes, and meadow grasses.

We also bring to your attention useful information about the fight against Colorado potato beetles in your garden. Read articles about the use of chemicals and the use of folk remedies.

As for storing the crop, there is nothing complicated here. Observe the shelf life, choose the right place and remember the conditions for storing potatoes in winter and you will be able to enjoy tasty and healthy root vegetables for a long time.

Growing a flower

It is better to plant a rose using a seedling rather than seeds. To plant the plant, you should use an area that is well lit in the first half of the day and becomes slightly shaded in the second half. Sunlight has a positive effect on the brightness of the color of the buds and the flowering process.

Note! The selected area should not be characterized by drafts and strong winds. However, the area should be well ventilated

You cannot grow the flower in rainy regions. Dampness will have a negative effect on it, the petals will droop.

Hybrid tea rose Big Purple requires fertile soil. It needs to be planted in loam enriched with nutrients or chernozem. The best indicator of soil acidity is 5.6-6.5 pH. Swampy areas are unsuitable for this variety as it will grow poorly and be susceptible to disease. Groundwater should not exceed 1.5-2 m from the surface.

Important! You can make the soil more fertile before planting. It is recommended to add peat, rotted compost and sifted river sand to the clay medium

For sandy soil, compost made from peat and manure and turf are suitable. If the soil is highly acidic, the area is limed.

Seedlings with a closed root system are selected as planting material. They are sold in gardening nurseries. The plant should not show mechanical damage, traces of insects or symptoms of diseases.

Landing

This rose bush is planted in the spring in mid-April. Before planting, the seedling is immersed in a solution of potassium permanganate for a day, which accelerates root growth. Additionally, you can use root. Roots that are too long or damaged are removed with pruning shears down to the healthy part of the plant. Instructions on how to plant a rose seedling:

Dig a hole 60 cm deep.
Place a drainage layer at its bottom - small pebbles, crushed stone or gravel with a thickness of 10 cm.
Lower the seedling into the hole, straightening the roots and pointing them down. Planting of several seedlings is done at a distance of 1 m from each other. The neck of the seedling should be deepened by 15 cm.
Fill the hole with soil, compact it a little, and water generously.

For your information! After 2-3 days, the soil needs to be loosened to a depth of 3 cm, and the bush should be hilled up to the level of cutting the shoots.

Features of cultivation

Large tubers weighing at least 80 g
are selected for planting . In unfavorable weather conditions, they will provide plants with an adequate supply of nutrients. To activate the growth of the tubers, it is recommended to warm them in warm water and then treat them with growth stimulants.

For greater safety, the seed is generously sprayed with an aqueous solution of fungicide. After processing, the tubers are thoroughly dried, all components should be well absorbed. Then the tubers are germinated in the light. The appearance of strong white sprouts about 2 cm long is a signal for immediate planting.

Potatoes can be propagated by seeds . Germination is average, in the first year the yield is significantly lower, but already in the second season the plants will demonstrate all the best qualities, the tubers will be larger.

It is better to plant potatoes in warm soil; its temperature should exceed 10 degrees . It is more convenient to place the seed in rows; the tubers are laid out in holes fertilized with humus and wood ash. The bushes are placed at a distance of 30-35 cm from each other, row spacing should not be less than 60 cm. The depth of planting root crops is about 10 cm.

During the planting season, they are fed with complex fertilizer or diluted mullein. Read here when and how to fertilize. The variety is sensitive to humidity levels . To obtain maximum yield, it is recommended to organize drip irrigation.

To prevent the soil from drying out and weeds from bothering young potatoes, the rows are mulched with mown grass, straw or peat. Plantings are hilled 1-2 times, forming high ridges.

Geisha (TANshei)

This variety is new to the rose growing world, created by Tantau in 2005 under the leadership of Hans Jurgen Evers. Despite such a young age, the species is in high demand among gardeners due to its delicate and romantic appearance. Registration name - Geisha, known in the floriculture market as TANshei. The variety is excellent for planting in small groups or large tracts, and is used for cutting.

Description

This Geisha is a Floribunda. The bush is vigorous and branched. The usual height is 50 - 80 cm, but not higher than 1 meter. With proper shaping, the volume of the bush should not exceed 60 cm. The foliage is good. The leaves are dark green, glossy. The stems of the rose are not thick, but strong.

The flower is cup-shaped. As the petals open, they bend back, often revealing the stamens. The outer petals are large, with wavy, slightly toothed edges. Internal ones are smaller. The color is charming and delicate - an apricot-orange hue, gradually lighter as it fades. The flower is semi-double, small in size - about 5 - 6 cm. But it does not appear singly on the shoot, but in an inflorescence of 3 - 5 buds.

Bloom

The rose blooms abundantly and for a long time. During this period, Geisha looks very elegant, she is literally strewn with pink inflorescences and bouquets. After the first wave of flowering, the formation of buds continues, in this rhythm the variety will delight the grower until October (in warm regions). It can bloom three times during the season.

Characteristics

The frost resistance of the variety is not bad, it can withstand temperatures down to -23.3 ° C, which, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), corresponds to zone 6:
The rose's immunity is good, its resistance to powdery mildew and black spot is average, but severe damage by these diseases is possible only in unfavorable years;
Geisha is well suited for cutting; the densely arranged petals keep their shape perfectly for 7 - 10 days;
The smell of flowers is weak, but on a calm day near the bush you can catch a thin veil of a delicate sweet aroma;
the plant can survive dry periods, but only if they are short-lived;
the buds are resistant to rain, do not become stained due to dampness, and do not fall apart;
during periods of too active sun, the color of the flowers may fade, but in cool weather the color becomes more pronounced - apricot;
The rose recovers well after forced transplants and grows quickly.

Planting and agricultural technology

Planting Geisha is best done in the fall. Choose a sunny place. But in the southern regions you need to select a site so that during the peak of solar activity the bush is covered in diffuse partial shade. As already mentioned, the flowering is very lush; due to the many inflorescences, even strong shoots tend to the ground. This feature requires tying the bush to a support. Preventative treatment will ensure healthy plant growth during the growing season. In suitable growing areas, winter cover is not necessary. For abundant and bright flowering, the rose needs to be fed - in the spring and after the first wave of flowers has subsided. Fertilizers for flowering plants are suitable for feeding. Watering is required abundant, but not excessive - the soil should be in a moderately moist state. Faded inflorescences should be removed in time so that the resulting buds can bloom faster.

Extra early potato varieties

"Bellarose"

Bellarosa

A high-yielding potato variety that is drought-resistant and unpretentious to soil conditions. It has a beautiful tall bush that produces reddish-purple flowers.

The tuber has a roundish-oval shape with a reddish skin. The pulp is a pleasant light yellow color. Assessing the taste qualities of adult tubers on a five-point scale, you can safely give a rating of “5 points,” because this potato variety has an excellent taste.

This vegetable has a presentable appearance and good preservation, so it is widely used for commercial purposes.

The percentage of starch fluctuates around 14.5%.

High yield allows you to harvest about 250 centners of potatoes from one hectare on the 34th day and more than 500 centners at the end of the growing season.

Potatoes are extremely resistant to bacterial rot, cancer, potato nematode, scab and various viral infections.

"Minerva"

Minerva

A high-yielding variety obtained in Holland, it can produce two harvests per season. The bush is neat, the flowering is moderate.

The tubers are white in color, with appetizing yellow pulp. The taste is rich and pleasant. The variety shows high fertility. On average, up to 230 quintals of potatoes can be harvested from one hectare and up to 430 quintals at the end of the growing season.

High starch content in the product – 17.5%.

After collection, it has a long shelf life and does not spoil. Shows resistance to known viral infections, potato nematode, scab and cancer.

"Riviera"

Riviera

A highly prolific variety intended for table use, it begins to form its harvest before the formation of late blight. In the southern regions you can get two harvests per season. The tubers have a beautiful presentation, oval.

The pulp is yellow and boils well when cooked. Each potato is larger than average in size. Productivity is high (even in dry times) - up to 280 c/ha in the first 35 days, and up to 430 c/ha at the end of the growing season. On average, you can collect 10-12 tubers from a bush.

The surface of the potato is smooth, even, light brown in color. Each tuber weighs from 70 to 130 grams.

The percentage level of starch ranges from 13% to 16%. Assessing the taste qualities on a five-point scale, we can confidently give this variety a “five”.

It is immune to viral diseases and potato nematode, but can be affected by scab and late blight.

"Ariel"

Ariel

A high-yielding type of potato that has a table purpose and produces a harvest even before the onset of late blight. The variety allows you to harvest up to two times per season. Keeps well for a long time. It does not darken after cooking.

The bush is medium-sized, upright. Not big, white corolla. The tubers are oval-shaped, with a yellowish skin. Inside there is light yellow, tasty pulp. The weight of one potato reaches 170 grams.

Productivity is good and stable - from 220 to 490 c/ha.

The variety is not susceptible to leaf curl, nematodes, cancer and viruses. However, it is sensitive to scab, late blight of leaves and tubers.

Growing a flower, how to plant it correctly in open ground

In order for a plant to develop well, it needs to be planted, fed, and protected from frost on time.

In what form is planting carried out?

Pre-grown seedlings are placed in a permanent place. They should form a full-fledged root system, and new buds should appear.

What time does boarding take place?

Although the variety is cold-resistant, the bush needs time to get stronger. Planting dates depend on the region: in any case, the soil should warm up to +10°C. Planting is allowed in the autumn, 3-4 weeks before the onset of cold weather. The plant needs to take root before hard frosts.

Important! At low temperatures, microelements slowly dissolve in the soil. A bush planted ahead of schedule will wither and become painful.

Selecting a location

For planting, it is better to choose areas with diffused light. In bright sun, the edges of the petals will dry out faster. The variety tolerates partial shade well if it receives full light for 6 hours a day. The bushes are planted on the leeward side to avoid drafts.

When the groundwater level is high, drainage is done. The rose will not grow in low-lying, flooded areas. She likes slopes and hills.