Prestige for treating potatoes before planting from pests: how to breed poison

Preparation Prestige for processing potatoes

Refers to insecticidal and fungicidal substances produced by the German company Bayer Crop-Science. When used in a timely manner, it helps prevent insect attacks and fungal infections.

Description and characteristics

The composition of the Prestige potato protectant is presented as follows:

Imidacloprid is a member of the neonicotinyl class. Blocks the conduction of a nerve signal to the receiving membrane receptors, destroying insect pests. Its rapid disintegration into individual components is noted; by the end of ripening it is not detected in the pulp.
Pencycurona is a contact pesticide that inhibits the activity of fungal infections and stops their growth and development. The complete breakdown of the component into non-toxic parts takes from 40 to 50 days.

Prestige

Important! Due to the long period of decomposition of the active ingredients, the chemical preparation is not used for fast-ripening potato varieties.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Prestige include the following characteristics:

active influence on harmful insects;
protection against infectious fungal infections;
increasing the resistance of potato bushes to unfavorable atmospheric conditions;
accelerating crop emergence, growth and development;
activation of processes associated with photosynthesis.

There are several negative aspects of using Prestige and they are all related to its toxicity and cost.

Attention! Prestige is a poison against potato pests, intended exclusively for mid-season and late-ripening varieties. The use of this drug on early ripening is not permissible - there is a high risk of poisoning from chemical ingredients.

Preparation for processing

Purpose of the drug Prestige

About the Prestige potato protectant, the instructions for use provide the following information about the action:

insecticidal spectrum - used to combat the Colorado potato beetle, aphids, wireworms, midges, cicadas, May beetle larvae, psyllids;
fungicidal - used to reduce the risk of damage to potato crops by powdery mildew, mold, rot, scab, septoria and brown rust.

The drug has an anti-stress effect, accelerates the growth and development of culture. Tubers treated with it are characterized by rapid germination and accelerated formation of shoots.

Important! Experts who regularly use Prestige note an increase in the number of fruits that meet the requirements for presentation and maximum yield.

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Early ripening

Red scarlet

An early ripening variety of Dutch selection, which has an excellent taste when cooked. The tubers will ripen in 70-80 days. Red scarlet is recommended to be grown in the south of the country.

Characteristic:

Early ripening (70-80 days).
Productivity - 165-190 kg (maximum 270 kg) per 100 sq.m.
Tubers are oval shaped.
The skin is smooth and red.
The pulp is juicy and yellow.
Starch concentration – 10-15%.
On average, it weighs about 55-100 g; there can be about 15 pieces under a bush.

Advantages:

Drought resistant.
Does not darken due to mechanical damage.
Good taste.
Does not lose quality during transportation.
Does not change the original varietal qualities with frequent planting.
Not damaged by cancer, golden nematode.
Well kept.

Among the disadvantages, one can note a weak immunity to late blight on tops and tubers, as well as to ordinary scab.

Bellarosa (Bella Rosa or White Rose)

An early, high-yielding variety with good taste when cooked. The tubers will ripen in 70-80 days. Bellarosa can be used to make salads, and these potatoes can also be added to soups and fried. Doesn't boil over.

Characteristic:

Early ripening (70-80 days).
Productivity - 170-325 kg (maximum up to 385 kg) per 100 sq.m.
The tubers are oval-round in shape.
The skin is pale pink.
The pulp is light yellow.
Starch concentration – 12-15%.
On average it weighs about 115-200 g, under a bush there can be about 8-9 pieces.

Advantages:

Grows well in a variety of soils.
Beautiful view of tubers.
Good taste.
Does not lose quality during transportation.
Not damaged by cancer, golden nematode, late blight.
It manages to bloom before the appearance of the Colorado potato beetle.
Stores well and does not stain.

Svitanok Kyiv

A mid-early, high-yielding variety with good taste when cooked. The tubers will ripen in 80-90 days. You can make puree from Svitanka Kievsky. It boils well.

Characteristic:

Fast ripening (80-90 days).
Productivity - up to 460 kg per 100 sq.m.
The tubers are round in shape.
The skin is pink.
The pulp is creamy.
Starch concentration – 16-19%.
On average it weighs about 100-130 g, under a bush there can be about 8-12 pieces.
It boils well and is suitable for making purees.

Advantages:

Grows well in a variety of soils.
Great taste.
Not damaged by cancer or rhizoctonia.
It has average immunity to mosaic viruses, scab, blackleg and weak immunity to nematodes and late blight, as well as leaf curl.
Has time to bloom before the Colorado potato beetle.
Stores well, shelf life 95%.

Rodrigue (Rodrigo)

A mid-early, high-yielding variety with good taste when cooked. The tubers will ripen in 70-85 days.

Rodrigo can be used to make salads, and these potatoes can also be added to soups, mashed and fried.

Characteristic:

Mid-early ripening period.
Productivity - 150-210 kg (maximum up to 380 kg) per 100 sq. m.
The tubers are oval-round.
Starch concentration – 12-15%.
The peel is red.
The pulp is light yellow.
On average it weighs about 90-150 g, under a bush there can be about 7-9 pieces. But some specimens can weigh 800g.

Advantages:

Can be grown in any region.
Not picky about soil.
Resistant to drought and heat.
Suitable for mechanical cleaning.
Not damaged by potato cancer and golden nematode.

Mid-season

Peter's mystery

A mid-season variety that grows well in northwestern Russia. The tubers will ripen in 80-95 days. Gives a stable harvest even in wet and cold soil. In Russia, this variety is the most popular due to its universal use and resistance to changing weather conditions.

Important! It is better to germinate the tubers before planting. You cannot use tubers that have grown long shoots over the winter.

You can prepare any dishes from Peter's Riddle, as the vegetable has a sweetish taste. Pairs well with meat and vegetables.

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Characteristic:

Average ripening period (80-95 days).
Productivity - 190-335 (maximum 460 kg) per 100 sq. m.
The tubers are oval.
Starch concentration – 10-12%.
The skin is pink.
The flesh is creamy pink.
On average, it weighs about 90-125 g; under a bush there can be about 5-11 pieces.

Advantages:

Grows well in any conditions.
Not damaged by late blight of tops and tubers, potato cancer.
Has average immunity to scab and viral diseases.
Stores well in a cool place.

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Condor

Mid-season drought-resistant variety of Dutch selection. The tubers will ripen in 80-95 days.

You can prepare any dishes from Condor; they go well with meat and vegetables.

Characteristic:

Average ripening period (80-95 days).
Productivity - 180-330 kg (maximum - 360 kg) per 100 sq. m.
The tubers are oval.
Starch concentration – 10-14%.
The peel is pink.
The pulp is yellowish.
On average it weighs about 90-180 g, under a bush there can be about 6-11 pieces.

Advantages:

Drought resistant.
Not damaged by potato cancer.
It has average immunity to late blight of tops and tubers, fusarium and common scab.
Well kept.

Vector

Mid-season high-yielding variety. The tubers will ripen in 90-110 days.

Vector can be used to prepare any dish; it goes well with meat and vegetables.

Characteristic:

Average ripening period (90-110 days).
Productivity - 180-260 kg (maximum up to 400 kg) per 100 sq. m.
The tubers are oval.
Starch concentration – 16-17%.
The peel is red.
The pulp is yellowish.
On average it weighs about 90-140 g, under a bush there can be about 10-14 pieces.

Advantages:

It is not picky about soil, but grows best in soddy-podzolic and peat-bog soils.
Heat resistant.
Not damaged by potato canker, late blight, wrinkled, striped mosaic.
Has weak immunity to nematodes.
It is not damaged during transportation.
Stores well, shelf life 95%.

Mid-late

Zhuravinka

Mid-late variety with high yield. The tubers will ripen in 110-120 days.

Interesting! Grows well in light soils.

Does not tolerate waterlogging or lack of moisture during the growing season.

Characteristic:

Average late ripening period (110-120 days).
Productivity - 177-242 kg per 100 sq. m.
The tubers are oval.
Starch concentration – 15-19%.
The peel is red.
The pulp is yellow.
On average, it weighs about 100-140 g; under a bush there can be about 18 pieces.

Advantages:

Not damaged by potato cancer, nematode and scab.
Has average immunity to late blight and rhizoctonia.
Well kept.

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Symphony

A mid-late variety bred by Dutch breeders. Suitable for cultivation in the Central regions of Russia. The tubers will ripen in 100-120 days. Ideal for making purees.

Characteristic:

Mid-late ripening period.
Productivity - up to 460 (maximum - 612 kg) per 100 sq. m.
The tubers are oval.
Starch concentration – 13-19%.
The peel is pink.
The pulp is yellow.
On average it weighs about 120-130 g, under a bush there can be about 7-11 pieces.

Advantages:

Not damaged by late blight on tops, cancer and nematodes.
Has average immunity to scab.
Well kept.

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Mechanism of action of the product

After preparatory treatments of potatoes and their planting, the active components of the solution react with soil moisture and are released. The root crop is protected by a kind of barrier. Further growth and development of the crop lead to the supply of active substances not only from potatoes, but also from the surrounding soil.

The result of the action is a uniform and systemic distribution of substances throughout the vegetative parts of the plant. This principle assumes reliable protection of the crop from insect pests and diseases throughout the growing season.

How to properly dilute and use a disinfectant

The drug is used in two main ways:

Preliminary preparation

Fruits need to be processed 2-3 weeks before being sent to open ground. Spraying of seed material is carried out in a dry, well-ventilated area that does not contain food or drinking water. Before work, the seeds are dried, placed on plastic film and sprayed with the prepared solution (diluted with a mixture of 10 ml of Prestige and 200 ml of water).

This volume is enough for 10 kg of seed material. With larger or smaller quantities, the proportions change accordingly. The solution is prepared immediately before spraying; storing it is strictly prohibited. After the procedure, the potatoes are left to germinate. Transportation or transfer to other premises is carried out in hermetically sealed bags to avoid accidental poisoning.

Treatment before planting in open ground

What solution is needed: it is prepared in the same proportions, 200 ml of water for every 10 ml of Prestige. The seed material is laid out on plastic film in one row and sprayed evenly. The prepared material is allowed to dry a little so that the solution is absorbed into the surface of the root crops. After drying, you can begin planting work.

Important! During the procedure, there should be no strangers in the room, including small pets.

Landing

Prestige potatoes are planted with the onset of stable heat, when the soil warms up to +8–10 degrees. The bushes require a sunny place without groundwater, where nightshade crops (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplants, physalis) were not grown last season.

Site preparation rules:

If in past seasons the plants in the garden were often sick or the soil was depleted, green manure (for example, white mustard) is planted before winter, which will cleanse the soil of pathogens.

For planting, select medium-sized tubers without damage and not spoiled by insects. They are first germinated in a warm place with a temperature of 10–15 degrees and provide good lighting. Germination time is 3–4 weeks. During this period, sprouts 2–3 cm long should appear. Before planting, the tubers are sprayed with stimulants.