The best varieties of early potatoes: ultra-early, early-ripening and mid-early

Classification of early varieties

Today there are more than 4,000 potato varieties developed by breeders. To simplify the choice of crops for planting, they are classified according to several parameters. One of the most important is the ripening period. This period is the time during which the first shoots ripen into a full-fledged harvest.

According to the ripening period, potatoes are divided into several types:

ultra-early (super-early) – from 35 to 50 days;
early ripening - from 50 to 65 days;
mid-early – from 65 to 80 days;
mid-season - from 80 to 95 days;
medium-late – from 95 to 110 days;
late – from 110-120 days or more.

Early varieties include the first three types, namely: ultra-early, early-ripening and mid-early. Such potatoes are excellent for growing in southern and steppe regions. They bear fruit before the first heat of summer.

The best ultra-early varieties

These are plants with the shortest growing season. They are planted by the end of April - beginning of May, when the soil temperature warms up to 8-10 degrees. Ultra-early potatoes are distinguished by their rich nutritional composition, taste and commercial qualities. These are several varieties at once.

Timo

These are early-ripening table potatoes that can be grown in all regions of Russia. It has high resistance to potato cancer and other dangerous diseases. The yield is quite high - from 350 to 600 centners per hectare. The tubers grow medium in size, have a round shape and light skin. Subject to long-term storage.

Riviera

Refers to table varieties of Dutch selection. It is characterized by increased resistance to viral diseases, nematodes and top blight, as well as average resistance to leaf curl and pulp late blight.

The plant has a high yield - 400 centners per 1 ha. As a rule, 12 tubers grow in one nest. Under favorable conditions, the crop can be harvested twice, especially when grown in the southern regions. The plant grows actively at the beginning of development, even under the film.

Potatoes are characterized by excellent taste, oval shape, and large size. The color of their skin is yellow with a slight roughness, and the flesh is light yellow, slightly darkening after cooking. It has a low concentration of dry matter – 17.7%.

Lapis lazuli

This is a Belarusian variety that is not afraid of nematodes. From one hundred square meters you can harvest up to 259 centners of crop. The color of the skin of the tubers is yellow, and the pulp is white. They have a low starch content - from 13 to 15.7%. The plant matures completely in 55 days, but you can start digging up tubers already on the 45th day.

Ariel

Refers to table varieties. The plant is not susceptible to viruses, nematodes and leaf curl. However, it must be taken into account that the variety has average resistance to common scab and late blight of tubers, as well as weak resistance to late blight of tops. The plant can produce up to 2 harvests.

The pulp and skin of the tubers are light yellow in color, which does not darken even after cooking. Potatoes are oval in shape and can be stored for a long time. They are characterized by a low dry matter content - 18.7%.

Veneta

Belongs to the German super-early varieties. It has a strong immune system and high resistance to many diseases. Gives a stable harvest - up to 400 centners per 1 ha. The bushes of the plant grow erect, spreading and low-growing. During the flowering period, they are covered with snow-white corollas. From one bush you can collect 15 tubers, which have good marketability and can be stored for a long time. Potatoes have an oval-round shape of medium size. The color of the peel is yellow with a mesh structure. The pulp is distinguished by weak scatterings.

Impala

This table variety is often grown in the southern regions, since it can develop well in almost any climatic conditions, that is, both during drought and heavy rainfall. Since it ripens quickly and uses the spring moisture supply, it produces a good harvest - 10-12 tubers can be collected from one tall bush. In general, 1 hectare yields 180-360 centners of yield.

Ripe tubers have an oval and elongated oval shape, weigh 88-150 g and have light yellow flesh that does not darken after cooking. The starch level is 10.5-14.6%, and the dry matter level is 17.7%. It exhibits high resistance to diseases, and average resistance to viruses.

The best early ripening varieties

They are characterized by increased resistance to fungal and other diseases. They prepare for planting in early April - a month before planting in open ground. So, tubers with sprouts are planted in the soil in early May. As for the disadvantages, we can note the low or medium starch content, so the potatoes remain hard during cooking. The most popular varieties in this category can be found below.

Zhukovsky early

This is a variety developed by domestic breeders, which ripens in 60 days and gives an excellent harvest - from 400 to 600 centners per 1 hectare, and can grow in different soils and climatic zones. This potato has the following characteristics:

oval shape;
large sizes - from 100 to 150 g;
starch content – 15%;
smooth surface, pink or beige skin and white flesh that does not darken when cut and does not become soft when cooked;
excellent product and taste qualities (great for making chips);
resistance to cancer, golden nematode, common scab, rhizoctonia and other diseases;
tolerates drought and low temperatures well;
in conditions of moderate temperature and humidity it can lie until mid-spring.

You can plant potatoes even in early April, but in order to protect them from frost, it is worth covering the seedlings with agrofibre, which also perfectly helps maintain normal soil temperatures. It should be removed after threats of frost and a drop in air temperature.

Izora

Refers to table fruit varieties. Ripens in 55-65 days. The bushes grow of medium height, the leaves are slightly dissected. The corollas appear moderately and are white in color. The plant is distinguished by a thick stem, which is colored with anthocyanin along its entire length.

The variety bears fruit with white round tubers, which are covered with eyes of medium depth. The pulp is white. The starch level is from 9.8 to 12.1%, and the protein level is from 1.5 to 1.7%. Tubers can be stored for a long time, are highly resistant to cancer, but less resistant to viral diseases. Most often they suffer from late blight and rhizoctonia.

Antonina

Often grown in the West Siberian region. It is a table variety of domestic selection. The tubers are obtained weighing from 104 to 153 g, oval in shape with light yellow flesh and slightly rough skin. Productivity is average - from 210-300 to 426 centners per 1 ha. One bush grows from 6 to 10 tubers. The level of starch content is relatively high - from 15.9 to 19.4%. Potatoes can be stored for a long time.

Sturdy

Excellent for planting in the Central region. The bushes grow medium in height, semi-spreading and stem type. The leaves of the plant have a light green color, medium size and moderate dissection.

The variety bears fruit in smooth oval tubers weighing up to 130 g, which are covered with light beige skin with predominantly small eyes. The color of the pulp is creamy, and the starch content is up to 11.2%. From 1 hectare you can harvest about 276 centners of crop, with one bush producing 7-8 tubers. It is distinguished by increased safety - about 97%.

Anosta

This is a table variety of Dutch selection that bears fruit with marketable tubers. The bush is of medium height, moderately or well leafy. As a rule, the stem is green and colored with anthocyanin at the base. The color of the corolla is white.

The tubers are light yellow in color and round-oval in shape. They have small eyes. The pulp itself has a yellow tint. The weight of one fruit is from 71 to 134 g, the starch level is from 12.7 to 15%, and the protein content is from 1.3 to 1.9%.

Among the disadvantages, one can note the strong susceptibility of tops to late blight (tubers are more resistant). In addition, it is moderately resistant to scab and viral diseases. It is practically not affected by cancer and nematodes.

Arrow

Refers to high-yielding table varieties. It is distinguished by its excellent presentation, does not darken after cooking and does not become soft. The tubers are large and oval in shape, covered with a yellow skin, and the flesh itself is white. Dry matter concentration – 18%.

Tubers are rarely affected by late blight, common scab and nematodes. More often, the plant suffers from late blight of tops and Y-virus.

Kholmogorsky

This is an early-ripening table hybrid that blooms with lilac flowers and bears red tubers. They weigh up to 90-120 g, are oval in shape, smooth skin with superficial eyes and light yellow flesh that does not darken when cooked and cut. The yield is average - up to 392 centners per hectare.

The plant is not afraid of cancer, golden nematode and severe viral diseases. It has average resistance to common scab and rhizoctonia. Tops and tubers can be affected by late blight, so proper chemical treatment is required.

Climatic features of growing potatoes

The Ural climate is characterized by a rather late arrival of heat. In this regard, potatoes for the Urals, Sverdlovsk region, should be planted relatively late. Frosts on the soil in this region in some years can occur even in June. If you plant potatoes in open ground too early, there is a high risk that they will sprout just during the period of late frosts. If you do not rush to plant the crop, this will not happen.

Experts recommend planting potato planting material in the ground in the second decade of June. Late planting will not only protect the plants from a sudden drop in temperature, but will also give the shrubs the opportunity to grow at optimal temperature and humidity conditions from the very beginning.

Important! Planting varietal potatoes in already warmed soil is an excellent insurance against a number of diseases, including late blight (such conditions are not very favorable for a fungus such as late blight).

In the process of growing potatoes in the Urals, it is recommended to abandon the use of toxic substances. We are talking about poisons used to combat the Colorado potato beetle. Firstly, late planting in itself minimizes the possibility of the appearance of this parasite. By the time the Colorado potato beetle invasion begins everywhere, there are still no seedlings in the late-planted beds. Accordingly, the beetle simply will have nowhere to lay its offspring, and the disaster will safely pass the landing. Secondly, we should not forget that winters in the Ural region are quite severe, the soil freezes to great depths, and in most cases the Colorado potato beetle larvae simply do not survive.

The best mid-early varieties

On average, you can get an excellent harvest of mid-early potatoes on the 70th day. Such varieties are highly resistant to infections, except for late blight. They have excellent commercial qualities, so they can be grown for sale.

Gala

This table variety was bred by German breeders and is grown in many regions of Russia. Allows you to obtain a high-quality harvest in almost any soil and climatic conditions, but it is necessary to carry out all agrotechnical measures correctly.

Gala has the following characteristics:

on average the yield is 250 centners per hectare, but up to 420 centners can be harvested;
the bushes grow of medium length, the leaves are large, and the flowering is weak (the corollas are white);
tuber weight – 80-130 g, shape – round, smooth;
the skin is yellowish with shallow eyes, and the color of the pulp can vary from light yellow to dark yellow;
tubers are well suited for mechanical cleaning, do not darken or become soft;
low starch content - 11-13%, therefore often included in the diet;
commercial quality is up to 96%, so potatoes can be stored and transported for a long time.

The plant is well resistant to scab, but is often affected by late blight and rhizoctonia.

It is recommended to completely remove the tops 14 days before harvest to extend the shelf life of the potatoes in good condition.

Red Scarlet

It is one of the most popular red-skinned table potatoes, often grown in the Central and Southern regions. It was bred by Dutch breeders. In addition, the yield is attractive - from 1 hectare you can collect 400-660 centners of tubers. On average, their size ranges from 85 to 120 g. They have an oblong shape, smooth, even skin, small eyes and yellow flesh. They do not change color either due to mechanical damage or after cooking.

Such potatoes are resistant to many diseases. So, he is not afraid of cancer, nematodes, late blight and leaf curl. In addition, the plant develops well in dry summer conditions. A disadvantage can be considered slightly below average resistance to viruses and scab.

Detskoselsky

Refers to productive table varieties with a growing season of 110-115 days. The bush grows of medium height with a colored stem and is well leafy. White corollas appear. In general, the plant blooms profusely, but for a short time.

The tubers themselves are of medium size - from 85 to 120 g. The starch content in them is 12-18%, and the protein content is 1.7-2%. They have light pink smooth skin and a flat oval shape. The flesh is white, but with small eyes. The plant is not afraid of cancer, but can be affected by late blight, common scab and the S virus.

Amorosa

It is also a table variety, which is distinguished by excellent taste and good presentation. Gives the best harvest with optimal moisture levels. Ripe tubers are oval in shape, large in size, red skin and yellow flesh. The level of dry matter in them is 19.5%.

The variety is resistant to Y-virus, leaf curl, and late blight of tubers. As a rule, it is affected by common scab, but late blight of tops is more common.

Marfona

This variety bears fruit with beautiful, uniform tubers that have medium-depth eyes, an oval shape, yellow skin and light yellow flesh that does not soften when cooked. Dry matter level – 18.7%. Tubers are not afraid of mechanical damage and can be stored for a long time.

The plant can develop in conditions of high air and soil temperatures. At the same time, it is resistant to viruses and late blight of tubers. A greater threat is posed by leaf curl and common scab, and an even greater threat is the nematode.

Romano

The variety was bred in the Netherlands. The bushes grow tall and leafy. The flowers are red-violet in color. The stem is straight and moderately colored with anthocyanin. The plant bears fruit with oval tubers weighing 120-180 g, starch content 10.5-13.8%, and protein content from 1.75 to 2.1%. Their skin is pink and the flesh is light cream.

The plant exhibits high resistance to cancer and Y-virus, moderate resistance to leaf curl, and weak resistance to late blight. To get a good harvest, you cannot do without additional processing.

Adretta

This table variety was brought to Russia from Germany. Its characteristics are:

average yield – 450 centners per 1 ha;
medium-sized bush with white corollas;
the tubers are oval in shape and weigh 120-140 g;
the peel is yellow and there are rare small eyes on it;
the average starch level is 16%.

The plant is resistant to low temperatures and rot, but can be affected by scab, late blight, blackleg and rhizoctonia.

Like other mid-early varieties, Adretta should not be kept in the soil to prevent the tubers from rotting during heavy autumn rains.

Potatoes for the Urals, Sverdlovsk region

Potatoes are a crop that can be grown without problems in almost any region, regardless of its climatic characteristics. The only exception to the rule is the Far North, where the summer is so short that the potatoes simply do not have time to ripen. But in the Urals (in the Sverdlovsk region, Perm region) the cultivation of potato crops is quite active. The only condition for obtaining a good harvest is to take into account the specific climate when planting crops and choose suitable varieties.

A selection of popular early varieties

Breeders have bred a huge number of early varieties. More often than others, gardeners prefer to plant the following crops:

Bellarosa . It tolerates drought well and is suitable for growing in various types of soil. The bushes grow tall, and the flowers are red-violet. The tubers are round in shape, pink skin and light yellow flesh. The yield is good - from 320 centners per 1 ha. It has high resistance to viral diseases.
Luck . It attracts gardeners because it guarantees a yield of commercial tubers of up to 100% if planted in well-warmed soil. The bushes have medium height and white flowers. The yield is high - 430 centners per hectare, and 10-15 tubers can be collected from one bush. The plant bears fruit in oval-shaped tubers, weighing 100-150 g, starchy 11-15%. They have light yellow skin and white flesh.
Visa . Excellent for growing in the Northern and Volga-Vyatka regions. Productivity is high - up to 500 c/ha. Fruits in oval-round tubers with smooth red skin, bright yellow or pink flesh and a small number of medium-sized eyes. Safety is average – 89%. Potatoes are great for making side dishes and main courses.
Odysseus . Selected for planting in the Central and Central Black Earth regions. It bears fruit in oval-rounded tubers weighing 95-110 g, with yellow skin and the same pulp. A maximum of 300 centners of crop can be collected from 1 hectare. Safety is high – 93%.
White Night . This is a table variety that ripens in 65-80 days. The bush has a medium height, a straight stem, a dissected leaf and a white corolla. Blooms weakly and for a short time. The tubers are white, round, with medium-depth eyes and creamy flesh. On average they weigh 129-215 g. Starch content is from 10.6 to 16.9%. The plant can be affected by late blight, less often by viral diseases, but is resistant to cancer.
Karatop . This is a high-yielding variety, which, 50-70 days after planting, allows you to collect about 450 centners of tubers from 1 hectare. They are light in weight (90-100 g), oval-round in shape, yellow skin with small eyes and pale yellow flesh. After cooking, the tubers retain a pleasant firm structure and a yellowish tint. Starch level – 14.4%. The plant is resistant to viruses and diseases, including nematodes and cancer.
Nevsky . It is one of the most productive Russian varieties - with proper care, you can get 8-15 tubers from one bush, which is equivalent to 1.5 kg. The bushes grow to medium height with lots of leaves and white flowers. The tubers are oval in shape, weigh 90-130 g, have light yellow skin and creamy flesh. They are characterized by early germination, so they should be stored at low temperatures. The plant is well resistant to diseases and is more often affected by viruses.

Farmers also often plant early potato varieties such as:

Rocco . It bears fruit in oval-shaped red potatoes that have creamy flesh. From 1 hectare you can harvest up to 400 centners of crop. The plant itself is medium-sized and erect. Flowering is absent or rare. The flowers that appear are red-violet in color.
Aurora . It is a table variety that produces a good harvest - on average, 300-400 centners of crop can be harvested from 1 hectare, with one bush producing 20-40 tubers. They weigh 90-130 g, light brown skin with red specks and creamy flesh. The plant is resistant to diseases and is more often affected by viruses. The bushes grow tall or very tall and are covered with red-violet flowers.
Sorcerer . This is a mid-early variety from domestic breeders that can withstand hot climatic conditions. The tubers grow of medium size - 75-120 g. They have an oval shape, yellow smooth skin and white pulp. Productivity is low - from 270 to 350 centners of yield per 1 hectare. The advantage of the variety is its high shelf life (95%). The plant exhibits moderate susceptibility to nematodes, but is not afraid of late blight.
Peter's mystery . The most popular variety in the North-West region of Russia. The tubers have a specific oblong oval shape. The color of the skin is pink and the flesh is creamy pink. Potatoes have a sweetish taste. The yield is small - from 180 to 300 c/ha.
Maestro . This is a table variety with a low starch content - about 12%. The yield is small - up to 155 centners per hectare. It bears fruit in small tubers with white pulp and light brown skin.
Colombo . Belongs to ultra-early varieties. Bred in the Netherlands. Gives a good harvest - 400 centners per 1 ha. The plant is medium-sized with white flowers. Fruits in oval tubers of large and medium size. They have a light yellow smooth skin and yellow flesh that crumbles slightly when cooked. Can be stored for six months.
Treasures . A Belarusian variety, which is characterized by stable yields - from 500 to 600 centners per hectare. The plant grows slowly and unevenly, but gradually gains strength and becomes of medium height. White flowers appear. It is resistant to scab, blackleg and viruses, but does not tolerate drought, and even worse - waterlogging of the soil at the beginning of development and late blight. The tubers have a dense, smooth skin and soft yellow flesh that is slightly boiled.
Tuleevsky . Bred by Russian breeders. Brings a good harvest - 420 centners per 1 ha. The bushes grow medium-sized and are abundantly covered with white flowers. The tubers ripen in large sizes, have an oval shape, mesh skin and yellowish flesh with an average starch content. The variety is practically not susceptible to viral diseases, scab, cancer, late blight and Alternaria.
Uladar . It is a Belarusian variety that has excellent resistance to diseases and mechanical damage, however, it can be affected by the Colorado potato beetle and requires full compliance with agricultural practices. The yield is good - 500-600 centners per 1 ha. About 8-12 potatoes with smooth yellow skin and pale yellow flesh, which is slightly boiled, ripen on one nest. The plant itself grows to medium height and is covered with purple-reddish flowers.
Breeze . It belongs to the Belarusian varieties and is characterized by high yield - about 600 centners per 1 hectare. It tolerates mechanical damage and many diseases, except for the golden nematode. The tubers grow quite large - up to 155 g. They have an oval shape, yellow skin with a weak retina. The pulp itself is yellow and practically does not boil.
Colette . This variety comes from Germany. The harvest can be harvested 75 days from planting. From 1 hectare about 550 centners of potatoes are obtained. They have an elongated shape, yellow smooth skin and yellowish flesh, which is slightly boiled and is excellent for making chips. The plant itself is medium-sized and covered with large red-purple flowers. It has high resistance to nematodes.
Laura . A German variety that is distinguished by tall and spreading bushes with multi-colored blooms. So, you can replace various flowers with them - from white to light purple. The plant is not picky, but does not tolerate drought well. The yield is average - 300-400 c/ha, and up to 20 fruits can be collected from one nest. The tubers have an elongated oval shape, red skin and deep yellow flesh. They can be stored without loss for six months.

What other varieties of potatoes are there?

In addition to the biological characteristics of potatoes, the culinary characteristics of varieties are also important for the consumer. Most often, attention is paid to the color of the pulp, which can be cream, white, yellow and even purple. In addition to the taste itself, such properties as smell, boilability, absence or presence of darkening of the pulp, both raw and cooked, are also important. According to the degree of boiling, all varieties of potatoes can be divided into 4 groups, with each type intended for the preparation of certain groups:

type A. Tubers do not boil. These potatoes are used for making salads, soups, etc.
type B. The tubers are slightly softened and crack slightly when cooked. These varieties are used for making soups and roasting.
type C. Tubers become very boiled. This type of potato is most popular among Russians; it is used for boiling and making puree.
type D. Very boiled potatoes. These varieties are used only for making purees.

Potato varieties differ not only in ripening time and taste characteristics, but also in resistance to diseases and pests. You need to choose a variety that is resistant to diseases common in the region where you plan to grow potatoes. Potato varieties resistant to the Colorado potato beetle, unfortunately, still remain a dream, but the right choice of variety may well protect potatoes from other, no less dangerous enemies. Now it is not recommended to grow potato varieties that are not resistant to nematodes and cancer; these enemies of potatoes can destroy most of the crop.

In addition to all of the above, when choosing a variety, such a characteristic as keeping quality is important. The main indicator of keeping quality is the dormant period of tubers, that is, the time during which they do not germinate during storage.

The best varieties for different geographical locations

The variety of early varieties is amazing. To simplify their choice, you can proceed from which varieties are more suitable for cultivation in certain regions.

The best varieties for central Russia:

Friendly;
Ural early;
Luck;
Sosnovsky;
Belorussian;
Slav;
Vyatka.

For cultivation in the Moscow region, it is worth choosing varieties that exhibit high resistance to diseases and are unpretentious to weather conditions. These include:

Spring;
Zhukovsky;
Timo;
Nevsky;
Lugovskoy.

If potatoes are grown in the North-Western regions, then they must be resistant to soil and climatic conditions. Based on this criterion, it is worth choosing the following varieties:

Amorosa;
Zhukovsky early;
Impala;
Karatop;
Latona;
Prigozhiy 2;
Fresco;
Adretta;
Christmas;
Sante;
Aurora;
Romano.

So, early potato varieties are presented in a wide variety. In turn, they are divided into ultra-early, early-ripening and mid-early. To ensure that you get a good harvest, experienced gardeners recommend planting several different varieties in one area at once. You can harvest early potatoes for food when the tops are green, when the skin is still very thin.

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