When growing potatoes in areas where unstable weather conditions are observed, it is worth considering that the choice of planting material must be taken as responsibly as possible. If we take into account the description of the Typhoon potato variety, photos and reviews, we can safely say that the crop of this variety is excellent for growing in regions with variable climates. As a rule, it is recommended to grow the crop in Russia, Ukraine and Moldova.
Description of the potato variety Typhoon
The Typhoon variety was developed by breeders from Poland. For the first time, many gardeners paid attention to this variety in 2008, when the root crop was included in the State Register.
If we consider the description of Typhoon potatoes, we can highlight the following points:
- the tubers have an oval or round shape, slightly narrowed at the base;
- the peel is smooth, yellow;
- the pulp is quite juicy, the consistency is dense, yellow or cream in color when cut;
- starch content level is 16-20%;
- From each bush you can collect from 6 to 10 root vegetables.
As the bushes grow, they reach a large size; the tops stand straight. It is worth noting that the plants are quite powerful, with a large number of rich green leaves. During the flowering process, large white flowers appear.
GROWING POTATOES OF TYPHOON AND KIRANDA VARIETIES
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In one of the comments, a certain Grigory Borisovich claimed that the ash burns the potato sprouts, and it will be attacked by scab. Maybe so. But I disagree a little.
About eight years ago, my husband and I bought a bucket of Kiranda potatoes and two buckets of Typhoon potatoes. They lowered them into a hole in sugar bags, signed the names and left them to overwinter - this is how we store all the planting potatoes. In the spring, on March 25, they dragged it into the summer kitchen. Since we take in day-old broilers early (February 24), naturally, we fire the stove in the morning and evening, and the lights are on around the clock. The potatoes always sprouted perfectly, the sprouts were large and powerful.
But when I opened the bags with Kiranda and Typhoon, what I saw shocked me! Every single tuber of both varieties was infected with rot in the places where the sprouts emerged. What to do?
The husband says: “Cut off the rot and let’s cook these potatoes for the rabbits.” But no. I brought in two buckets of ash, I have a lot of it, took a plastic box for two buckets, put newspaper on the bottom and sprinkled the ash in a layer of 1.5-2 cm. I cut the tubers, where there was a lot of rot, in half and carefully “bathed” them in a basin with ash. Then she laid them out in layers in a box and covered them (right over the sprouts!) with ash - and all two buckets were gone.
The sprouts were dark green and large. On April 20, we landed Typhoon, and I left Ki-randa behind the stove and forgot. The next day I discovered and planted two incomplete rows along the beds: I thought that what would happen would happen.
The potatoes sprouted very quickly, and the “reanimated” ones were especially good: the shoots were powerful, strong, and dark green. I dug up Kiranda at the beginning of August, since it is an early variety. I planted one incomplete bucket, but dug 16 buckets! And all the tubers are larger than a goose egg. Typhoon also pleased me: the variety is very tasty and productive.
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And most importantly: there was no trace of scab! Not a single potato has ever been contaminated, not even in one year. I think it was the ash that stopped the fungus.
We have a large vegetable garden, 35 acres. We plant varieties Rocco, Solaris, Typhoon, Kiranda, Picasso, Leader, Margarita, Shchedrin, B. Rossa.
Potato harvest 2017 (Pishchev village) Typhoon Kiranda – shoots
Pros and cons of the variety
Plants of the Typhoon variety, like most other species, have a number of advantages and disadvantages. If we consider the strengths of potatoes, it is worth highlighting the following points:
- the crop is characterized by a high level of resistance to heat and dry weather;
- in the event that the bushes have been damaged by frost or hail, a fairly rapid recovery occurs, while this does not affect the yield and taste;
- Tubers of the Typhoon variety do not crack during growth and ripening and are not prone to hollowness or sprouting;
- the shelf life level is quite high and amounts to 95%;
- excellent taste of root vegetables;
- high level of resistance to many types of diseases and pests;
- low susceptibility to mechanical damage.
It is worth noting that this variety does not have any significant disadvantages.
Important! A distinctive feature is the fact that the crop is able to extract the moisture necessary for growth from the deep layers of the soil.
Features of cultivation
The main care for Typhoon potatoes consists of hilling. This process is very important for obtaining a high-quality and generous harvest. It must be carried out during the period of active growth (as soon as the seedlings have reached 10-12 cm). Repeated hilling is carried out when the bushes reach approximately 25 cm.
Also, do not forget about loosening the soil and removing weeds. This helps clear and break up the top layers of soil for better oxygen passage to the root system.
Despite the fact that the Typhoon variety is drought-resistant, a lack of moisture can still cause an increase in the number of substandard root crops (small, uneven tubers). Therefore, in extreme heat and in the absence of precipitation for a long time, it is still advisable to water abundantly. During the season, 2-3 waterings will be enough:
- after emergence;
- during or after flowering.
Advice! To minimize the evaporation of moisture from the soil, you can mulch with straw or mowed green manure grasses.
Typhoon potato feeding is required only if it was planted on poor soils. Plants should be fertilized at least twice during the entire growing season, using mineral complexes and organic matter. If the above-ground part has grown quite powerful and densely leafy, then nitrogen-containing compounds should be completely abandoned.
Planting and caring for Typhoon potatoes
As practice shows, to obtain a high level of yield, Typhoon potatoes should be properly cared for. Among the main measures for caring for plants are:
- timely hilling of potatoes, especially at a time when active growth of tops is observed;
- weeds must be removed immediately as soon as they appear;
- loosening the soil;
- if there is a drought, it is necessary to establish a crop irrigation system;
- Throughout the season, it is necessary to apply fertilizer 2 times, especially if the root crops grow on poor soils.
To prevent weed growth, it is recommended to mulch the soil.
Selection and preparation of a landing site
As you know, to obtain a high level of harvest, it is necessary to first select and prepare a plot of land. Judging by the characteristics and reviews, Typhoon potatoes can be grown on any soil.
Before planting the crop in open ground, it is recommended to dig up the selected plot of land and carefully remove the weeds along with the root system. If the soil is infertile, it is worth adding fertilizers.
Preparation of planting material
Preliminary preparation of planting material can significantly increase the level of productivity. To process root crops, you can use the following means:
- growth stimulator - the composition includes microelements, thanks to which the process of awakening the eyes is accelerated;
- drugs that prevent the occurrence of diseases - in this case, you can use a solution of copper sulfate, into which the tubers are dipped for 2-3 minutes;
- means that protect tubers from pests.
If necessary, planting material can be germinated.
Landing rules
When carrying out planting work, you should adhere to the following rules:
- for growing Typhoon potatoes, it is recommended to choose black soil, sandy, loamy or peat soils;
- Potatoes can be planted in open ground at a time when the average daily air temperature outside is +15°C. As a rule, potatoes are planted in soil heated to +7°C to a depth of 12 cm;
- planting work is carried out from April to May. The early planting process allows harvesting in mid-summer. Young potatoes are eaten, and for storage they use earlier root crops that were planted back in May;
- There should be a distance of up to 35 cm between bushes, and the width between rows should not be less than 65 cm.
To obtain a high yield, it is recommended to plant Typhoon potatoes in areas where flax or lupins previously grew.
Advice! It is not recommended to plant Typhoon potatoes in one area for several years in a row, as the amount of harvest will be significantly reduced.
Watering and fertilizing
If you follow all agrotechnical rules in the process of growing typhoon potatoes, then it is worth considering that the crop must be irrigated once a week. As a result of the fact that potatoes are usually planted in large areas, they are watered once every 1-2 months. During the season it is worth applying fertilizers at least 2 times, which will allow you to get a high yield.
Loosening and weeding
Weeding Typhoon potatoes is important. Emerging weeds interfere with the growth and development of tubers, as weeds take all nutrients and moisture from the soil. As a rule, removing weeds and loosening the soil is done simultaneously with hilling the potatoes. It is recommended to remove weeds 3-4 times throughout the season.
Hilling
With the help of hilling, you can retain moisture, get rid of weeds and protect the crop from possible frosts. In addition, it is important to understand that this procedure helps to increase productivity, as air circulation improves in the places where the tubers are poured. Potatoes are hilled every time after rainfall or watering.
Landing rules
To obtain a high yield, it is necessary to comply with planting dates and carefully prepare the planting site and material. The choice of planting methods will also be important.
Recommended timing
The timing of planting Typhoon potatoes depends on the region of growth. In the southern regions, potatoes are planted from mid-April; in regions with an unstable climate, planting is done in mid-May. The main aspect is warming the soil to + 10-15 °C. But since not every gardener can measure the soil temperature, the timing of planting potatoes can be determined by folk signs (if the first leaves appear on the birch tree, it means the soil has warmed up to + 10 °C).
Soil preparation
From the description it is clear that Typhoon potatoes can grow on any soil and in any climate. But to get a rich harvest, it is necessary to prepare a place for planting in early spring or late autumn. To do this, dig up the soil onto the bayonet of a shovel and apply mineral and organic fertilizers.
Important! The planting site should be located in a sunny place. The best predecessors for potatoes are: corn, cucumbers, cabbage and root vegetables.
To get the long-awaited harvest, the soil must be light, well-drained and nutritious. If the soil on the site does not meet the established standards, then it can be improved as follows:
- Clay soil is diluted with humus or peat.
- Sandy soil is improved with clay.
- Peat soil is diluted with sand, rotted compost and clay.
Also, to improve the quality of the soil, superphosphate, potassium and wood ash are added. During autumn digging, organic matter is added. This could be chicken droppings, slurry, rotted compost or humus. All organic fertilizers are diluted strictly according to the instructions so as not to oversaturate the soil with nitrogen.
How to plant correctly
Before planting, it is necessary to prepare the tubers. To do this, you can use the following recommendations:
- treatment in a growth stimulator;
- The tubers are kept in a solution of copper sulfate for 2-3 minutes;
- planting material is germinated in the light, in warmth or due to minor mechanical damage.
Typhoon potatoes can be planted in several ways, it all depends on the climate and soil quality.
The most common methods:
- Using a shovel is the most commonly used method. It consists of digging a hole and immersing seed potatoes there. The method is suitable for ordinary, moderately acidic soil.
- Ridge method - suitable for clay soil. Potatoes are placed in the ridges made to a depth of 6 cm, with an interval of 50-70 cm. This method has a number of positive aspects: the soil is ventilated and warms up quickly, the root system grows, and the yield increases.
- In trenches – suitable for sandy soil. To do this, dig a trench 15-20 cm deep and lay out the potatoes at a distance of half a meter from each other.
- Into hay is a new and effective way to grow potatoes. Planting material is laid out on a bed, covered with soil and covered with a 20 cm layer of hay. Since after watering the hay will settle and decompose, it is necessary to lay a new layer 2-3 times per season. This method is good because hay stops the growth of weeds, retains moisture and nourishes the soil.
Harvesting and storage
Since Typhoon potatoes are early ripening, harvesting can begin 65-75 days after planting the planting material in open ground.
It is worth noting that the harvesting principle is no different from other potato varieties. A few weeks before harvesting begins, it is recommended to mow the thick tops. It is recommended to harvest potatoes in sunny weather.
Since potatoes have a high level of shelf life, almost the entire crop can be sent for storage. The only thing that is required is to dry the potatoes in the sun, immediately remove the damaged fruits (some of them can be eaten), and select the seed material (it should be stored separately).
Attention! A cellar is used for storage. If Typhoon potatoes are not planted on a production scale, then bags of root crops can be stored on the balcony.
Pests and diseases
If all agrotechnical rules are observed, Typhoon potatoes will be maximally protected from diseases. After all, it has strong immunity to viral infections (Y, L and M), golden nematode, scab, and late blight.
But among pests, gardeners should be wary of the Colorado potato beetle. The plant is not resistant to these insects.
Without taking measures to combat the Colorado potato beetle, insects can cause enormous damage to the crop in a short time
When a pest appears, several control methods are used:
- manual collection;
- use folk remedies, for example, spraying with infusions of celandine, tansy or basil;
- In case of mass damage, broad-spectrum insecticides are used.
Vega Potatoes
In practice, this variety in Russia is grown from Kaliningrad to Novosibirsk and from Arkhangelsk to the southern borders, which confirms its flexibility in production and popularity among consumers.
VEGA . High yield and excellent quality of tubers even in conditions of lack of moisture are a stable result for those who choose Vega potatoes. It is no coincidence that this variety is becoming increasingly in demand both in Russia and in Europe.
Vega is a mid-season table variety of a new generation. Potatoes are characterized by beautiful oval tubers, yellow skin and dark yellow flesh. The pulp is distinguished not only by its rich color, but also by its resistance to darkening in raw and cooked form. The variety is high-yielding, large-tuberous, the average number of tubers in a nest is 12-15. Potatoes are slightly boiled, universal for cooking, and have an excellent taste.
The variety is highly resistant to virus Y, late blight of tubers and tops, rhizoctonia, blackleg and scab. Vega has all the prerequisites to be in the top set of varieties of Russian potato producers.
Why do we think this? Firstly, Vega is a “daughter” of the Gala variety, which means that the genetic potential of the variety is very high. Secondly, Vega is more flexible in terms of moisture, it is not so demanding on watering, it consistently lays its 12-15 tubers and stretches them to the desired size, which is a huge plus and makes one more inclined to choose this variety for production.
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Wendy is another “descendant” of the Gala variety. The tubers of this variety have a round-oval shape (like Gala potatoes), a smooth mesh skin, and are characterized by shallow eyes (the variety is suitable for mechanical peeling).
Potatoes are famous for their excellent taste and very long shelf life without a tendency to premature germination.
The variety is interesting both in the production of fresh table potatoes and in the industrial production of semi-finished products.
Fidelia is a new variety included in the register of breeding achievements in 2014. However, it has already proven itself well and has good prospects in the catering sector.
Fidelia is an early table variety that can be classified as a “salad” (not soggy) variety. Due to the stability of the product, boiled and sliced potatoes are not destroyed in mayonnaise and other dressings, which is an important characteristic for their use in the production of salads.
Pirol and Kibits are varieties for processing into chips.
Pyrol is a variety with a consistently low content of reducing sugars; the tubers can be used for processing even after long-term storage.
Kibitz is the only chip variety of its kind that does not change the structure of sugars and maintains the product quality necessary for the production of chips under storage conditions of +4 °C.
This season, the choice in favor of these varieties was made by farms producing potatoes for. Also, these varieties, especially the Kibits variety, show excellent results in Siberia (grown potatoes are processed into chips).
Norika breeders do not stop there. Two more promising early varieties will soon appear in Russia. This year we are submitting two new light-skinned varieties for state variety testing - Nixe and Paroli.
Nikse is a high-yielding mid-early variety with long-term storage, characterized by excellent commercial quality and a fairly high starch content - 16%.
Paroli is a variety intended to supply the market with early table potatoes. Showed good results in field tests in Europe.
The results of the variety trials already give reason to assume that the new varieties are confident candidates for inclusion in the “State Register of Breeding Achievements Approved for Use” and have enormous potential in our country.
We invite those who wish to personally evaluate the quality of Norika varieties and receive qualified advice on their cultivation to visit the stand of Norika-Slavia LLC at traditional specialized events. This year the company will take an active part in a series of exhibitions and field days.
During the meetings, we will present varieties such as Gala, Vega, Inara, Wendy, Fidelia, as well as new varieties - candidates for inclusion in the State Register: Baltic Rose, Nixe and Paroli.
Typhoon (Tajfun) is a mid-early nematode-resistant variety, the first of the Polish varieties included in the Register of Plant Varieties of Ukraine (2008). This variety is a really good gift for Ukrainian potato growers during a changing climate. Its unpretentiousness, resistance to unfavorable weather conditions (easily restored after frost and hail), resulting in consistently high yields combined with high taste and large clubbing have already made Typhoon one of the “favorites” of Ukrainian potato growers. The experience of the first years of testing the variety on Ukrainian lands confirmed its drought resistance, proven in other countries (the ability to absorb moisture from deeper soil horizons and limit its evaporation by the leaf apparatus). The alternation of dry and rainy periods during the growing season does not lead to cracking, hollowness and overgrowth of tubers - disadvantages characteristic of many old varieties. Typhoon is resistant to especially dangerous viruses Y, L and M, moderately resistant to late blight and common scab, and has good shelf life.
The bush of this potato variety is powerful, well-leafed, the leaves are light green, the flowers are white. The tubers are very large, oval, regular in shape, with small eyes, and have a good presentation. The color of the peel is yellow, the pulp is light yellow. The tubers have high taste, do not darken when cooked, are slightly softened, and are suitable for making chips.
New potato varieties
At the Institute of Potato Growing of the Ukrainian Academy of Agrarian Sciences, new potato varieties were created, which in 2004-2006. passed state variety testing and since 2007 have been included in the State Register of Plant Varieties of Ukraine.
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Leading varieties 2008
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