One potato, two potatoes: my impressions of the varieties grown

The best potato varieties for growing in Russia and their description

To choose potatoes for your plot, decide what you expect from them. This will greatly facilitate the search process and protect you from unnecessary, completely unnecessary information. When choosing, focus on the following indicators:

• productivity;
• preferences for one or another type of soil and climatic conditions;
• speed of fruit formation;
• care requirements;
• resistance to various diseases and pests;
• endurance in weather conditions unfavorable for potatoes;
• taste and external attractiveness of tubers.

There are many varieties of potatoes, certainly good and worthy of our attention. Let's look at the most popular of them.

Early, middle, late - which is better?

Let's start with the fact that potatoes are divided into 4 types according to the speed of ripening:

• early (60–80 days);
• mid-early (80–90 days);
• mid-season (90–110 days);
• late ripening (110–120 days).

Early varieties form tubers faster and, accordingly, gardeners get their harvest earlier. The disadvantage of this type of potato can be confidently attributed to poor keeping quality: during storage, the fruits begin to deteriorate very quickly. Therefore, early potatoes are grown exclusively in small quantities, and after digging them up, they are immediately prepared for food.

Popular varieties among early varieties - table

Popular early potato varieties - photo gallery

Vyatka - an early high-yielding variety Domodedovo prefers light soils

Sedov tolerates drought well

Mid-late potato varieties have a longer growing season, but the yield is higher and the tubers are tastier. And they can be stored until next spring without losing their consumer properties. Therefore, the average potato is much more popular among gardeners.

Popular among mid-season varieties - table with characteristics of varieties

Popular medium varieties - photo gallery

Irbitsky is a high-yielding variety

Breeze is unpretentious to grow

Manifest prefers light soils

Aurora bushes are very tall Agatha is unpretentious to the type of soil Lily grows in any weather conditions

The late type of potato has a very long growing season, so in many regions of the country it is simply not grown - the short warm period does not allow it.

The most beautiful tubers

If you are a connoisseur of beauty or simply grow potatoes for sale, then the external attractiveness of its fruits and their taste characteristics are very important to you. In this case, the varieties Arosa, Laura, Serpanok, Rosara, Rocco will give you beautiful tubers, and Bellarosa, Agave, Courage, Typhoon, Picasso, Desiree will give you large ones.

• Rocco is a variety from Holland, characterized by high yield (350-400 kg per hundred square meters) and excellent taste of the fruit. Able to quickly recover after being eaten by the Colorado potato beetle. Adapted well to the harsh Siberian climate. Oval red tubers, weighing 80–120 grams, with proper care reach 200–250 grams. Extremely positive reviews among gardeners make the variety the undisputed leader.

Rocco is the sales leader in Russia

• Reserve - a variety with beautiful bronze fruits, grows well in hot and dry weather. Resistant to late blight. Productivity - up to 1550 kg per hundred square meters.

The reserve does not succumb to diseases even during prolonged cold spells

The most delicious potatoes

Most gardeners agreed that the most delicious fruits come from the Picasso, Tuleevsky, Dauphine, and Pai varieties.

• Picasso is a delicious variety from Holland. It is not necessary to peel its thin skin, just rinse it. Productivity - 200-500 kg per hundred square meters. Excellent adaptation to sudden weather changes. It shows good results in all regions of the country. When kept for a long time, it practically does not germinate. Popularly known by such names as Drunkard, Ryabinushka, Matryoshka, Little Red Riding Hood, Limonka, the most common is Ivan-da-Marya, in the Stavropol region - Ryabukha.

Picasso. He is Ivan da Marya

• Tuleevsky entered the top ten best varieties in Russia thanks to its delicious fruits, thin peel and quick boiling. Productivity - up to 420 kg per hundred square meters. It is not demanding for any particular climate, but the plant does not tolerate drought. It is grown in small quantities, as during storage it is often susceptible to fungal diseases.

Tuleevsky variety entered the top ten in Russia

• Dauphiné is a delicious Dutch variety. Known for its harvests of up to 220 kg per hundred square meters. The mass of the tuber, depending on watering, varies from 170 to 350 grams. About 20 fruits are obtained from one bush.

Dauphine - the most delicious Dutch potato variety

• Share - yield - up to 390 kg per hundred square meters, excellent taste of the fruit, depending on the amount of moisture consumed. Tubers can weigh up to 400 grams, the thickness of the peel is average, and the boilability is good. Resistant to powdery mildew and fungi.

The taste of Pai potatoes depends on the amount of moisture they consume

• Gurman is a mid-early variety with exotic-looking tubers that look more like beets, thanks to the thick dark purple peel. Potatoes are elongated, low-starch, weighing on average about 100 grams. Up to 12–14 fruits are formed in one bush. The yield is about 400 kg per hundred square meters. Due to the large amounts of antioxidants it contains, it has a rejuvenating effect on the body. It is recommended to be regularly consumed as food for the prevention of malignant and benign tumors, atherosclerosis, hypertension, visual impairment, and improper metabolism. The fruits of this variety can be added to salads. Grows well in temperate and arid climates. Requires warm weather and moisture. Temperatures below +10 degrees have a negative effect on the plant. Suitable for growing on sandy loam, peaty and slightly loamy soils. The recommended planting depth is 10 cm, planting pattern is 60*30 cm. The variety requires mandatory loosening. Has good immunity to many diseases. Unfortunately, it has not gained wide popularity due to its special appearance, since many people think that it was created using GMOs. But this is absolutely not true. The variety was obtained through natural selection.

Gourmand - the healthiest potato variety with an exotic appearance

Elite potato varieties - table with descriptions

Cleaning and storage

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And one more piece of advice. After harvesting, lay young, unripe tubers in a small layer for ripening; after one and a half to two weeks, their skin will become rough.

In winter, the temperature in the storage should not exceed plus 2-4 “C. Under these conditions, there will be no decrease in the taste of potatoes. Potato, or tuberous nightshade (from the Latin Solánum tuberósum), is a species of perennial...

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will begin to actively germinate, nutrient reserves will be consumed, their quantity will noticeably decrease, and the taste of the tubers will deteriorate. When planting such tubers, there is nothing to expect a good harvest. If you break off the sprouts, then the shortfall in yield will be 10-20%; if you break off again, 25-35% of the harvest is lost. At the same time, shoots from such tubers appear 5-8 days later, and in unfavorable weather conditions - 10-14 days.

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The best seed potatoes

Sowing seed potatoes is your investment. How competently and responsibly you approach it, the richer the harvest you will get. For one hundred square meters you will need about 20–30 kg of planting material. Sprouted and large tubers cut in half are acceptable for planting.

The best among the seeds are Carlena, Romanze, Riviera, Vega. They have a high yield (350–500 kg), excellent taste and unpretentiousness in cultivation.

Potatoes of foreign selection

1. Potatoes "Veneta". An early-ripening variety originally from Germany, which provides summer residents with the first harvest already 50-55 days after the first shoots. The skin of the oblong-shaped fruit is dark yellow, and the flesh is light brown. The average weight of a ripe vegetable is 80-130 g, and the total yield is 200-400 kg per 100 m².
2. "Rosara". Another German variety characterized by good germination (up to 85%). Fruits with bright red skin and tasty yellow pulp weigh 130-140 g and are stored for a long time. From 100 m² you can harvest up to 300 kg of root vegetables per season.
3. "Adretta." A mid-early variety that produces the first harvest 50-70 days after planting in open ground. The tubers are oval-shaped, with thin light brown skin and tasty crumbly cream-colored pulp. Keeping quality is average, it is recommended to eat immediately. The fruits weigh 100-150 g, and the overall yield is 300 kg per 100 m².
4. "Queen Anne". The variety got its name for a reason: the root vegetables are very tasty, have an excellent presentation and are stored for a long time. The first harvest can be expected 85-90 days from planting. The oblong-shaped tubers weigh 130-170 g, the pulp is crumbly, suitable for making purees and soups.
5. "Gala". A demanding variety to care for, which is characterized by fruits with high germination (up to 92%) and excellent presentation. The oblong-shaped root vegetables have a traditional golden-brown color and light yellow flesh. The weight of the tubers varies from 70 to 150 g. Up to 30 tubers are tied in a nest, and the overall yield is 200-350 kg per 100 m².

Varieties suitable for different soil types

Speaking about the types of soil for potatoes, we can confidently say that the most preferable for growing them is fertile black soil. Any plants grow and bear fruit wonderfully on it.

Sandy soils

Sandy soil has a lot of disadvantages that complicate the life of plants and increase the labor costs of gardeners. It heats up and cools down quickly, practically does not retain moisture (plants require more frequent watering), there are practically no microorganisms in it (peat, humus or compost must be added), water washes out all the beneficial substances from the sand (feeding should be applied in mineral forms). Only a drought-resistant potato variety can grow in it.

Drought-resistant potato varieties - table with descriptions

Drought-resistant varieties - photo gallery

Volzhanin is drought resistant

Typhoon grows in risky farming zone

Ramona is resistant to the Colorado potato beetle

Rodrigo is unpretentious to soil type

The plants have adapted to difficult conditions: with their wide foliage they create shade around the bush and prevent moisture from evaporating from the soil. Some plants have even learned to roll their leaves to maximize moisture retention.

Clay soils

Clay soil is not the most favorable for growing potatoes. It is characterized by increased viscosity, density, and water resistance. In this regard, plants are completely unable to take advantage of the beneficial substances it contains. To improve the composition of such soil, you can add sawdust, sand or ash to it. The hard crust on its surface that forms after rains and watering can only be dealt with by loosening.

It is necessary to grow potatoes in such difficult conditions only in ridges or on high beds, adhering to shallow planting. To increase the yield, apply manure, compost or peat under autumn plowing, at a depth of at least 30 cm, at the rate of 6-8 kg per 1 sq./m.

On clay soils, Gatchinsky, Golubizna, Zarevo, Istrinsky, Lasunok, Lugovskoy, Lukyanovsky, Nevsky, and Rozara consistently show good results.

On sandy and clay soils, the Cleopatra variety performed equally well, being completely unpretentious and tolerant of drought. Productivity - 133-205 kg per hundred square meters. The fruits are large and quickly recover from mechanical damage. Gardeners give extremely positive reviews about it.

Cleopatra is successfully grown on heavy clay and sandy soils

Mid-early

This group includes potatoes with a growing season of 65–85 days. Such varieties are in great demand in many regions, since they combine good taste and keeping quality with fairly fast filling of tubers (ahead of the massive spread of diseases and Colorado potato beetle larvae).

Arctic

Zoned in the Far East. The tubers are spherical-oval, the eyes are superficial. Weight 100 – 140 g. Skin and pulp are beige-cream. Starch 12.5%. Safety 94%. The bushes are tall, with good resistance to nematodes, cancer, and late blight of tubers. Yield up to 4.4 kg/sq. m.

Grandmother

Potatoes with superficial eyes, oval, red on the outside and light yellow on the inside. Weight 90 – 195 g. Starch content up to 18.5%. The taste is high. Plants are medium-sized. Resistant to cancer and some viruses, but susceptible to nematodes and late blight. Recoil 2.7 kg/sq. m.

Granada

A German variety that ripens in the conditions of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine in the mid-early period (70 - 90 days). The potential yield is very high – 13 kg/sq. m or more; during mass testing in field conditions, indicator 3 is 3.3 kg/sq. m.

There are 10–16 tubers in a bush, weighing 95–175 g (up to 250 g).

They are beautiful and stand out from other varieties: oblong, smooth, even, without deformations.

The eyes are superficial, few in number. The skin is thin, pale yellow. The pulp is light yellow, does not crumble and does not darken during cooking. Starch accumulation is 15 – 19%. The harvest is well stored and does not germinate.

Plants are powerful, drought-resistant; They adapt well to any climate, but work better on light soils (sandy loam). The variety is relatively resistant to many diseases.

Elena

Potatoes are oval-round, with reddish skin and creamy flesh. Size 90 – 135 g. There are 7 – 12 pieces in a bush. Return from 1 sq. m – up to 3.1 kg. Starch content is 16 - 19%, taste is excellent. Winter safety 95%.

The stems are medium-sized. Tops and, to a lesser extent, tubers may suffer from late blight. The variety is resistant to nematodes, cancer and some viruses.

Smolyanochka

The potatoes are round, reddish on the outside and white on the inside. Weight 100 – 135 g. Starch content about 15%. The taste is good and excellent. Winter safety 97%. Productivity up to 4.6 kg/sq. m.

The bush is tall. The variety has moderate tolerance to late blight. Successfully resists cancer, nematode, and viruses.

Dependence of variety selection on climate

Each region of the country has its own climatic characteristics, which have both beneficial and detrimental effects on plants.

The Moscow region does not have the best climate for growing potatoes. Varieties that are resistant to the humidity for which this region is famous are suitable here. This could be Vesna, Zhukovsky early, Timo Khankkiyan (popularly known as simply Timo), Nevsky, Condor, Romano or Lugovskoy. In general, in the Moscow region it is difficult to achieve the desired potato yield, so it is best to plant zoned varieties on the site.

• White Spring is an early ripening variety (75-80 days), zoned in the European part of the country and Siberia. Productivity - 320-410 kg per hundred square meters. Disease resistance is average. Due to the short growing season, it is suitable for cultivation in the Arctic. It is possible to obtain two harvests per season. The tubers are light beige, oval, weighing up to 180 grams.

White spring does not require chemical treatment

• Timo Hankkiyan is a Finnish variety, unpretentious to the type of soil, with good tolerance to prolonged cold spells, sudden changes in air temperature, excess humidity and drought. It is resistant to viruses and pests. Productivity is from 150 to 300 kg per hundred square meters. The tubers are white, weighing 60–120 grams, tasty, rich in starch, and do not darken during storage.

Timo is distinguished by beautiful white fruits

It should be noted that reviews of Timo among gardeners are extremely mixed. Some people liked it in their gardens, while others claim that its characteristics, including taste, are extremely exaggerated by breeders.

Terra

The Terra variety, which was recently created by scientists at the Ural Agricultural Research Institute, is super early. The harvest is harvested in July, approximately two months after the tubers are planted. Potatoes have proven to be resistant to temperature changes and lack of moisture, shelf-stable and transportable.

The yield of the new product is about 25 tons per hectare.

With good agricultural technology you can get even more. The root vegetables are quite large, yellowish in color with a thick skin. The pulp is almost indestructible, it has an excellent taste and is high in protein, starch and vitamin C. Potatoes can be used for salads, frying and making shelf-stable products.

Growing seed potatoes - video

Over time, any variety of potato, including the best, loses its quality and taste, accumulates various diseases, its yield decreases, and complete degeneration is possible. Therefore, at least once every 4 years you need to update the seed material. You can buy it, or you can get it yourself from seeds using seedlings.

Leaders among varieties for growing from seeds:

• Krasa is a medium-late variety with a yield of 400-450 kg per hundred square meters, which tolerates dry periods well. It can be grown in any region of the country. The tubers are red, oval, with a lot of starch.
• Deva is a mid-season variety-population, productive (up to 400 kg per hundred square meters), adaptable to any weather conditions. Suitable for any region. Very tasty red oval fruits.
• Ilona is a mid-early variety with a yield of up to 400 kg, recommended for market sales. The fruits are medium-sized, oval or elongated oval, light beige.
• Milena is an ultra-early variety, yield up to 600 kg, resistant to many dangerous diseases. The fruits are round-oval, cream-colored, with excellent taste.

We grow the most delicious potatoes on our own plot

So, we figured out what varieties of potatoes should be chosen for preparing certain dishes. But what if you want not only to buy a delicious variety of potatoes, but to grow them on your own plot?

First of all, you should decide which specific variety you prefer, and then study the agricultural technology of growing it in as much detail as possible. Be sure to take into account the individual characteristics of the site - the composition and acidity of the soil, cultivation technology, etc. Then think about which growing method will be most preferable for you - traditional, planting under straw or in ridges, etc. Keep in mind that the characteristics of a particular variety are genetically embedded in it, but may vary depending on the area and agricultural technology. In other words, even if you take a very productive variety, but grow it in unfavorable conditions, without taking into account individual characteristics, the final harvest will be scanty.

The most disease-resistant potato varieties

The most merciless enemies of potatoes: late blight, Colorado potato beetle and golden nematode. Individually they manage to destroy up to half the crop, and the plants cannot be saved from their combined attack. For now, the gardener’s only option is to grow varieties that are resistant to them.

Where there is high humidity, there is late blight: in regions of heavy rain, fog and dew. Here you need to plant potatoes with good resistance to it: Arosa, Bellarosa, Borodyansky pink, Zhivitsa, Chervona rue, and others.

Late blight is caused by high humidity

Thick-skinned fruits are rarely damaged by pests. To protect against wireworms or chafer larvae, plant varieties such as Crimson, Bellarosa, Vineta, Sante, Chervona rue.

On soils with an alkaline reaction (chernozems, solonetzes, sandstones), the likelihood of potato scab infection is increased. Liming, adding ash or unrotted manure in this case is unacceptable. Otherwise, the alkalinity of the soil will increase even more and cause not only scab. You can add pine needles, sulfur or gypsum during autumn plowing, thereby acidifying the soil. Arosa, Bellarosa, Karatop, Agave, Vineta, Fantasia, Crimson, and Grouse are relatively resistant to scab. The most resistant to it is the famous Picasso.

When and how to plant early potatoes

It is recommended to plant root crops in late April-early May (from April 20 to May 10). As a rule, the soil will already be sufficiently warmed up, so the potatoes will quickly adapt to the temperature regime.

Despite the fact that most early-ripening varieties take root in any type of soil, the best option is still planting in sandy loam or light loamy soil. It is also recommended to plow the soil before planting tubers.

• After you prepare the soil, it is recommended to apply organic fertilizer in a volume of 8-10 kg per 1 m². It is recommended to prepare the soil and carry out this procedure in advance, ideally in the fall.
• In the spring, the soil is loosened, after which fertilizers are applied in the form of compost, manure, potassium monophosphate or superphosphate to a depth of 15 cm from the top soil level.

Potatoes are prepared for planting in two ways:

1. It is germinated with tubers: for this, the tubers are placed in a cardboard box and sprinkled with water from a spray bottle. There shouldn't be a lot of moisture. Next, cover the structure with a warm blanket to imitate a greenhouse. Once every 3 days, it is necessary to remove the blanket for 1-1.5 hours to provide air flow to the root crops.
2. In the form of seedlings: take a special container with holes in the bottom, form soil from peat, greenhouse soil or soil mixed with sand, then add mineral fertilizer and provide the optimal amount of heat and light. After 15 days, seedlings are formed, which are later planted in the ground.

Secrets of early harvest

To get a good harvest and harvest potatoes more than once during the season, follow the following recommendations:

1. Select a variety, taking into account your climate zone , and also follow the recommendations for growing a particular variety - provide optimal moisture, plant in a suitable type of soil;
2. Observe the temperature regime : the soil should warm up to 8-11 degrees, and the air temperature should reach 16°C and above - this way the potatoes will take root faster;
3. You can plant potatoes after corn, cabbage, cucumbers, beets, strawberries, raspberries and peas - the tubers will quickly take root in these areas;
4. The optimal distance between tubers is about 30-40 cm , and between beds 50-70 cm .

The hardiest varieties

There are very few rich fertile soils in central Russia. Here there are some that are completely unsuitable for growing any kind of vegetation. Varieties have been created specifically for such lands, allowing a harvest of 50 to 100 kg per hundred square meters.

• Adretta is a universal variety of German selection, drought-resistant and does not require fertilizing. It can grow well in both clay and sandy soils. With regular and abundant watering, a maximum yield of 250 kg per hundred square meters is possible. It has an exquisite fruit taste.

Adretta will satisfy the taste of the most sophisticated gourmet

• Elizaveta is the most unpretentious variety; on loamy and sandy soils it produces a yield of up to 250 kg per hundred square meters. Good drought tolerance. Susceptible to late blight and Colorado potato beetle.

Elizaveta is a classic of Russian selection

• Aspia is a mid-early variety that tolerates prolonged heat, cold snaps, moisture deficiency and various potato diseases. Productivity - 400 kg per hundred square meters. The tubers are round and white. During heat treatment, the pulp does not darken and does not lose its unusual fruity flavor.

Aspia - a persistent variety with a fruity flavor

These potato varieties can grow in unfavorable conditions, but if you take care of them, water them, and feed them, you can significantly increase your yield.

On depleted soils, grow varieties such as Bellarosa, Titan, Pushkinsky, Karelia. The main thing is to provide them with appropriate care, otherwise their tubers may become deformed.

In arid regions, varieties such as Arosa, Bellarosa, Laura, Sprint, Agave, Minerva, Picasso, and Slavyanka can be successfully grown.

Potato diseases and measures to combat them

Late blight is the most common potato disease. Potato, or tuberous nightshade (from the Latin Solánum tuberósum), is a species of perennial... Disease

appears in two main forms: on leaves and tubers. Strong development of late blight is observed in rainy summers, as well as during periods of heavy dew and fog. Severe damage to potatoes Potato, or tuberous nightshade (from the Latin Solánum tuberosum), is a type of perennial plant... observed in the second half of summer.

Dark brown weeping spots appear on the leaves. In wet weather, a white cobwebby coating forms on the underside of the leaves, which is the spores of the fungus. The disease spreads quickly, the leaves turn black and dry out. In appearance, the tops appear to have been burned.

On tubers, late blight manifests itself in the form of brown rot. Brown or lead-gray, slightly depressed spots appear on the surface. The affected areas are clearly visible on sections of tubers, in the form of rusty-colored ulcers. The incubation period at a temperature of 18-20 °C is 4 days.

Control measures. Agrotechnical measures are carried out against late blight (potatoes, or Nightshade (from the Latin Solánum tuberósum), a type of perennial plant... should

return to their original place no earlier than after three to four years) and chemical measures. To increase resistance against disease, tubers must be sprayed before planting with a mixture of 0.1% solution of potassium permanganate and 0.2% copper sulfate at the rate of 2 liters of solution per 100 kg of tubers. At the beginning of budding, even before the disease appears, the plants are sprayed with 0.1% Bordeaux mixture or 0.4% copper oxychloride (40 g per 10 liters of water). The second treatment is carried out after 1-12 days and the third – when the first signs of the disease appear.

Blackleg is a bacterial disease that affects stems and tubers. It appears on seedlings: the lower part of the stem turns black and rots. Affected plants are stunted in growth, leaf segments curl and become yellowish in color. Easily pulled out of the soil.

On tubers, the disease develops near the stolons and spreads deeper.

The core of the tuber rots and turns black. After drying, a void forms inside.

Control measures. Selection of healthy planting material. During the growing season, carry out cleaning of potato crops. Potato, or tuberous nightshade (from the Latin Solánum tuberósum), is a type of perennial to... from diseased plants (after emergence and 10 days before mowing).

Cancer. Appear on infected tubers

fleshy growths with a tuberculate surface, exceeding the volume of the potato itself Potato, or tuberous nightshade (from the Latin Solánum tuberósum), is a species of perennial... The pulp rots quickly.

Control measures. Use of crop rotation. Disinfect the soil with nitrophenin.

Scab. Small brown spots, warts, and swellings form.

Control measures. Use of crop rotation. Fertilize with humus, not manure. Remove in dry weather and store dry.

Wet rot. Occurs on tubers in waterlogged soil and wet storage areas.

Control measures. Sorting tubers during harvesting. Normal water regime in the soil and during storage.

Stem hematoma. By the end of the growing season, diseased tubers rot, and the parasite is found in the root soil, persisting for up to three years.

Control measures. Keep the seed tubers in a warm room for 10-20 days. Reject tubers on which the disease has appeared. Harvest 15 days earlier.

Viral diseases. Signs are mottling and curling of the upper leaves. Reduced yield.

Control measures. High agricultural technology, rejection of diseased tubers. Weeding of diseased plants 15 days after germination, mowing the tops 10-15 days before harvesting. Early cleaning in dry weather.

Popular varieties of foreign selection

A large number of imported potato varieties are currently cultivated in Russia. For the most part these are Dutch and German varieties. They grow in many areas and delight gardeners with an excellent harvest.

Dutch varieties

Varieties of Dutch selection inspire trust like no other, because Holland has been exporting its varieties throughout the world for a long time. The quality of this time-tested selection is trusted unconditionally. As a rule, Dutch potatoes are distinguished by high yields, beautiful fruits and excellent taste, but they need to be renewed at least once every 3-4 years. Some varieties are capable of degeneration. The potato business in Holland is built on this. Let's look at the most popular varieties.

The most popular “Dutch” - table with descriptions

The most popular Dutch varieties - photo gallery

Lady Claire grows in all types of soil

Labella tolerates heat well

Vega prefers light soils

Mona Lisa, Yarla, Ukama, Asterix, Frisia are varieties of Dutch breeders, no less common in Russia. Gardeners like them because they rarely get sick and are attacked by pests.

Potatoes of German selection

German producers do everything with high quality, including potatoes. Therefore, tasty and productive German varieties have rightfully occupied their niche in Russian vegetable growing.

Popular German varieties - table with descriptions

Popular German varieties - photo gallery

Queen Anna is recommended for any region. Karatop is a high-yielding resistant variety.

Rosara adapts to adverse weather conditions

The Gala variety is resistant to low air temperatures

Mid-season

It takes about three months from the beginning of growth to the formation of the harvest. Taste and storage quality are usually high.

Optimal weather conditions during planting and harvesting are also attractive: seedlings make full use of spring soil moisture, and digging occurs during the cool period, but before prolonged autumn rains.

Alouette

Dutch medium-sized variety with high resistance to late blight, cancer, nematodes, and viruses. Good resistance to fusarium and scab. There are about a dozen potatoes in the bush. They are elongated-oval, with superficial ocelli.

The peel is red, the flesh is light yellow. Weight 100 – 125 g (up to 225 g). Accumulation of starch 14 – 21.6%. The tasting score is very high - 4.8 points. Keeping quality 96 – 100%. Recoil up to 4.5 kg/sq. m.

Birsky

The variety is zoned in the Urals. The tubers are spherical, the eyes are small. The outer color is very light, the inner color is white. Size 95 – 130 g. Starch content 16 – 19%. The taste is good. Productivity is about 3 kg/sq. m. Waste during storage up to 6%.

The stems are medium-sized. Susceptibility to late blight is moderate, resistance to cancer and viruses is high.

Epic of Siberia

Omsk selection. The potato is spherical-oval, with medium-depth eyes. The tubers are beige, white when cut. Weight 110 – 150 g. Starch accumulation 15 – 18.5%. The taste is very good. Keeping quality 95%.

The bushes are medium-sized, moderately resistant to late blight, and immune to cancer. Collection from 1 sq. m – up to 3.6 kg.

Varangian

Zoned in the Central region. The potato is oblong, with superficial small eyes. The tubers are yellowish, creamy when cut. Weight 100 – 130 g. Starch content 15%. The taste is excellent. Storage losses do not exceed 5%.

The bushes are medium-sized, immune to cancer, resistant to the wrinkled banded mosaic virus. Productivity 4.4 kg/sq. m.

Hussar

St. Petersburg selection. Potatoes are oval, with small eyes. The surface is yellow, the flesh is pale yellow. There are up to a dozen tubers in the bush, among them there are very large ones - 185 g each.

Productivity up to 6.9 kg/sq. m. Starch content 14 – 18%. The taste is very good. Safety 95%.

The stems are tall. Susceptibility to late blight is average. Resistance to nematode, cancer and viruses is excellent.

Zlatka

The variety was obtained in Novosibirsk. The potato is round, with medium eyes. The skin is golden yellow, the flesh is light yellow. The tubers are large - from 110 to 160 g. The accumulation of starch is substantial - up to 18%. The taste is excellent. Keeping quality 94%.

The bushes are tall, strong, with moderate resistance to late blight, with immunity to cancer and dangerous viruses. From 1 sq. m harvest up to 4.6 kg of tubers.

Captiva

German selection. The tubers are oblong, with superficial eyes, excellent presentation, large. Weight 100 – 240 g. There are 5 – 8 potatoes in a bush. The skin is yellow, the flesh is creamy yellow. Starch content 12 – 15%. The tasting score is close to the maximum – 4.9 points. Keeping quality 95%.

The bushes are large, the leaves are large. Resistance to viruses, nematodes, cancer, blackleg, scab is high. Tolerance to late blight is average. Harvest from 1 sq. m – up to 4.2 kg.

Northern lights

The variety is zoned for the Central region. The skin is brownish-violet, the flesh is variegated - in white and purple tones, with veins and spots. The shape is oblong, the eyes are small. Weight 100 – 130 g (up to 200 g). Starch about 15%. The taste is good.

The stems are tall, erect, with large foliage. The variety is resistant to nematodes, cancer and some viruses. From 1 sq. m get up to 4.5 kg of tubers. Loss during storage no more than 5%.

Pros and cons of the variety

The table presents the pros and cons of the variety for a visual comparison.

Features of agricultural technology

The cultivation technology does not differ from other varieties and is standard. Potatoes need to be germinated before planting. It is best to do this 20-25 days before planting. The following actions:

• Use "Epinom" for processing;
• Soak the seeds in fungicide.

This will help prevent diseases and stimulate further growth.

Be sure to add fertilizer to the soil at the planting stage and during the formation of buds. Fertilizing is carried out by the roots in the inter-row spaces. For 10 liters of water it is recommended to add:

• Urea, 20g;
• Superphosphate, 30g.

1 liter is enough for 2 plants. Be sure to remove all weeds and obstructive objects from the field before planting.

How to plant

The planting technique is identical to other varieties. There must be sufficient distance both between plants in the same row and between the rows themselves. The area should not be shaded, because sunlight is required for successful growth. You can add a little onion peel directly into the hole to repel pests.

Rosara

This variety came to us from distant Germany. Appetizing to the taste, aromatic, with a small amount of starch in the composition (no more than 12-16 percent), practically does not boil over and bears fruit abundantly. Mature bushes have medium length and bright green foliage. Tubers, small in size, can weigh up to one hundred grams. The oblong fruits are oval in shape and covered with red skin.

According to reviews from gardeners, Rosara is practically not susceptible to nematodes, late blight, cancer and scab. Loves moist soil and cool climates.

Farmers recommend growing the crop in the conditions of the Volga-Vyatka, Middle Volga, Central (here is the most black soil) and Far Eastern regions.

So, we have paid enough attention to early ripening crops. Now let's take a look at the description of medium-ripe potato varieties. There is also a variety of types and tastes.