Description of the early potato variety "Elmundo", its characteristics and photos

Variety distribution

The Elmundo potato variety was developed in the Netherlands.
The originator is Kws Potato. In 2013, the variety was included in the state register for the Central Black Earth Region, the Caucasus and the North-Western region. It is actively grown in the Voronezh, Lipetsk, Ryazan, Moscow, Yaroslavl, and Vladimir regions.

It is also grown in Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and other countries. Can grow on all types of soil . Loamy, turf, sandy, leaf soil is suitable. It is important to consider that the soil should be slightly acidic.

At high concentrations, the root system will not be able to actively develop. Tubers may be deformed. Can tolerate drought and sudden temperature changes.

Important! Before planting the tuber, you should throw a small amount of wood ash into the hole. Thanks to this product, the starchiness of the tubers increases.

Agricultural technology for planting potatoes

Compliance with the rules of agricultural technology is the key to a high-quality harvest; it is especially important to take into account the nuances of crop rotation of garden crops.

Optimal timing

It is difficult to name the exact dates for planting vegetables due to constantly changing climatic conditions; moreover, they differ for each region:

• North Caucasus - early April;
• Central, Central Chernozem, Volga region - early May;
• Northwestern - mid-May;
• Southern regions - end of April.

A more accurate method for determining the date is air and soil temperature.

Ideal conditions for potatoes:

• soil temperature (to a depth of 10 cm) - +6...+8°C;
• air temperature - during the day +13...+16°С, at night - not lower than +5°С.

It will also be useful for you to learn how to prepare potatoes for planting.

Selecting a location

Any type of soil is suitable for this variety; the requirement is low acidity and friability. In heavy soil, the growth of stolons and roots will be difficult.

The area should be illuminated most of the day, otherwise the tops will stretch in search of light, which will lead to crushing of the tubers. It is advisable to protect the site from wind in the direction of the north and northwest; drafts are a threat to the normal development of the plant.

The planting site should be flat or on a slight slope where moisture does not accumulate. The distance of groundwater from the ground surface is at least 1.5 m.

According to the rules of crop rotation, it is impossible to sow potatoes in one place for more than two years. Depleted land will produce poor quality crops.

• The best predecessors are:
• roots;
• White cabbage;
• early vegetables;
• legumes.

Important! Potatoes should not be planted after other nightshades, as they are susceptible to certain diseases.

Soil preparation

The fertile soil is dug up and cleared of plant residues, adding 4 kg/m² of humus. Heavy soil is further loosened by adding 1-2 kg/m² of peat and coarse sand. Acidic soil is limed by adding 150 g of wood ash per m².

Planting scheme

The bed is formed in rows with a distance of 70–80 cm. Up to 35 cm is left between the holes, and the planting depth is no more than 10 cm. When planting the seed, turn it with its eyes up.

Description

The bushes are erect, leafy, tall. They reach a height of more than 70 cm. The leaves are elongated, emerald green. They have a small jagged edge. The corolla of flowers is snow-white-violet. The anthocyanin tint of the buds is very weak.

The Elmundo potato variety has a large number of tubers , which is its distinguishing characteristic. One bush forms from 10 to 25 tubers.

You can compare this indicator with that of other varieties using the table below:

The fruits of the variety are elongated, with rounded edges. They have shallow, miniature eyes. The potato skin is thin and has an amber tint. The pulp is tender, amber-beige. The weight of one tuber is 100-130 g. Starch content varies between 11-14%. The Elmundo potato is very interesting, we have reviewed the description of the variety and the photos are provided below.

Care instructions

Despite the fact that the variety is considered not picky, basic rules for caring for plantings must be followed. They consist of simple agrotechnical procedures:

1. Watering. After the Elmundo potato has been planted, it is not moistened. The first time watering is carried out only when the first shoots appear on the soil surface. Although the variety is considered drought-resistant, plantings should be irrigated regularly, during dry weather every three days, during cool conditions once a week. It is impossible to allow the formation of a dry crust on the surface of the earth. After moistening the soil, it is recommended to loosen it and get rid of weeds.
2. Hilling. The procedure should be carried out twice per season: the first when the shoots grow to 15 cm in height, the second when the buds form.
3. Fertilizer. It is advisable to feed the crop every 20 days. It is best to alternate superphosphate and bird droppings solution. It is recommended to apply fertilizers for the last time during the period of active flowering.

Using wood ash as a fertilizer for Elmundo potatoes helps increase starch levels in the tubers

Photo

Appearance of this wonderful potato:

Productivity

The Elmundo subspecies has a high yield. After the first shoots, fruit ripening occurs on days 45-46. 245-345 centners of potatoes are harvested from 1 hectare. The maximum yield is 510 centners.

It is recommended to harvest twice. The first digging is carried out on the 45th day after germination, the second – on the 55th day. In cool vegetable stores at temperatures above 3°C, they are stored for 4-6 months. Keeping quality reaches 97%.

Read about how to properly store potatoes, how to do it in winter, what time limits exist and how storage in boxes differs in separate articles on our website. You may also be interested in materials about storing peeled root vegetables in the refrigerator.

Potatoes of this variety are intended for wholesale and retail sale. Sold in markets, shops and hypermarkets. Has excellent product characteristics . Marketability is 80-98%. Can be transported over long distances. Resistant to various mechanical damage.

In the table below you can get acquainted with such indicators as the keeping quality and yield of potatoes of different varieties:

Harvest and storage

Harvesting potatoes is an important stage. If you organize it early, the tubers will not have time to ripen and grow to the required size and will be stored worse, and if you start harvesting late, the vegetable may get sick. The Elmundo variety is usually dug up closer to mid-June, but new potatoes can be removed from the ground as early as the last days of July. After cleaning, it should be dried thoroughly.

Store the harvest in a cellar or vegetable store, where the temperature does not rise above +3 °C. When optimal conditions are created, it can lie for four to nine months.

Purpose of tubers

The variety has a table purpose. It has excellent taste. Designed for type A and B cooking. It boils very weakly. Not suitable for making purees. Designed for preparing various soups and main courses. From potatoes of this subspecies you can make boulanger, country-style potatoes, French fries, potato balls, and hot sandwiches. The fruits are recommended for use as a filling for pies and casseroles. Also intended for making potato juice.

Growing

Before boarding, you must select a location. The area should be well lit, without groundwater. Fertilizers are added to the soil, then thoroughly watered. The recommended planting pattern is standard: 35x65 cm.

Read about how and when to apply fertilizers and how to do it correctly when planting in separate articles on the site.

The sowing depth should not exceed 10 cm. During the growing season, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil. It is important that the soil is not rocky. The soil is loosened periodically.

It is also necessary to remove all weeds. Weeds growing around Elmundo bushes can take away all the nutrients. You can use an agrotechnical method such as mulching.

Important! The subspecies responds well to fertilizing. In most cases, the variety is fertilized with potash or phosphate fertilizers.

In addition to fertilizers, other preparations and chemicals are often used when growing potatoes. We bring to your attention useful articles about the benefits and harms of fungicides and herbicides.

We have also prepared a series of useful materials about different agrotechnical methods of growing potatoes. Read all about Dutch technologies, about growing root crops in bags, barrels and under straw.

Diseases and pests

"Elmundo" has excellent resistance to viruses and various diseases. Highly resistant to canker, golden cyst nematode, Alternaria, Phoma and Fusarium wilt. Moderately resistant to leaf curl, fruit blight, striped and wrinkled mosaic.

Among the pests, the variety is affected by Colorado potato beetles. The insects do not exceed 1 cm in length. They begin their activity during the growing season. They can eat buds, leaves, and stems. Their larvae are no less harmful.

Destruction of tops by 30-40% leads to a significant reduction in yield by 20-30%. 80% damage results in a 50% reduction in yield. Insects survive the winter deep in the ground. You can get rid of the pest using folk remedies or chemicals, using insecticide spraying.

The Elmundo potato was developed in the Netherlands. Has excellent resistance to various diseases. Requires systematic care.

Responds well to feeding. Can tolerate drought and sudden temperature changes. Designed for home cooking.

Advantages and disadvantages of Elmundo potatoes

Elmundo potatoes have many advantages, including:

• Good yield;
• Excellent presentation;
• Can be transported;
• Well preserved;
• Has good taste and aroma;
• Resistant to some diseases.

The disadvantage is that this potato variety is affected by pests.

Elmundo potatoes are easy to transport

If you approach the cultivation of the Elmundo variety correctly, it will be stored in good condition for six months. At the same time, it has excellent taste, making dishes prepared from it tasty and aromatic. Potatoes tolerate both dry weather and rain well, and at the same time resist some diseases. It is grown both in private plots and for industrial purposes.

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Useful video

For lovers of gardening and growing their own vegetables, we suggest you watch a useful video: how to grow potatoes under straw or hay, which may interest you when growing Elmundo potatoes and other types of potatoes.

In the table below you will find links to materials about potatoes with different ripening periods:

Advantages and disadvantages

Elmundo potatoes have many more advantages than disadvantages. This is why he fell in love with many vegetable growers and farmers.

Elmundo is one of the hardiest varieties of Dutch selection

Pros:

• stable high yield;
• early ripening;
• marketable condition;
• undemanding to soil;
• long-term storage;
• good immunity to diseases;
• pleasant taste;
• resistance to cold and drought.

Minuses:

• susceptibility to late blight;
• poor cooking ability;
• deformation of tubers in soil with a high acid reaction.