Description of the potato variety Tale, features of growing and care
The Skazka potato has combined several important properties, including quality and high yield, which allows us to call it a full-fledged commercial variety. Obtained by crossing several varieties, from which he selected the best. Due to this, it is characterized by high palatability, resistance to diseases and pests.
Description of the variety
The tale belongs to the mid-early period, ripens in the period of 75–85 days, depending on weather conditions. The characteristic says that the variety is suitable for growing in regions with late frost.
Description of the variety:
- type - species hybrid;
- bush height - up to 70 cm;
- stems - erect, not spreading;
- starch - 14-17%;
- shape - oval;
- the peel is smooth, light yellow;
- the pulp is white;
- weight - 70-130 g;
- the number of tubers in a bush - up to 30 pcs.
Potatoes are resistant to mechanical damage, transportable, stored for a long time. The yield is 300-400 kg / ha. To achieve the desired results, it is important to adhere to agricultural practices, to regularly feed the plant.
Due to the high starch content, potatoes are suitable for soup, cooking fries, mashed potatoes, baking, frying.
Growing
Preparatory work is carried out starting with the harvest in the fall. For planting, tubers should be selected from the largest bushes, weighing 60–70 g. For better storage and so that the potatoes are not affected by rodents, the tubers should turn green. For this, the crop is left in the sun for a week.
Potatoes for planting should be stored in a dark place, with a temperature of 2-3 ° C and a humidity of 70-80%.
In order for the tubers to germinate, the cooked boxes are taken out of the cellar or other room a month before planting. When germinating, the room temperature should be 15 ° C.
Green tubers have the ability to accumulate a toxic substance called solanine. Due to this, the use of such potatoes by people or animals is prohibited.
Before planting, the soil must be loosened, fertilized with poultry or cow droppings, which will accelerate the growth and maturation of root crops. The tubers are treated with special chemicals that protect the plant from negative external influences.
A good harvest will be obtained on black earth, sandy loam or loamy soil. The areas where cucumbers, cabbage, root vegetables and pumpkin used to grow will be favorable. It is undesirable to plant potatoes after peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplants. Planting depth - 8-10 cm. Planting pattern - 35x45 cm, staggered. If there is not enough planting material, the potatoes can be cut in two.
Planting is carried out in the first half of May, when the soil temperature reaches 7–8 ° С, and the air temperature is 10–15 ° С. A glass of ash, humus or 5 g of superphosphate should be added to the holes along with the potatoes.
Care features
Care is based on timely feeding, hilling and weeding. It is preferable to feed the plants every 10-15 days. Fertilizers are applied after rain, in wet soil, or before hilling.
During the growing season, fertilizing with nitrogen fertilizers is necessary. To do this, dissolve 1 tbsp in a bucket of water. l. urea. The resulting composition is enough to process 20 bushes.
Before hilling, a mixture of chicken manure and water is introduced. 10 liters of liquid are mixed with 1 liter of droppings, after which the mixture is infused throughout the day. The solution is intended for watering only plant roots.
At the end of flowering, the plants need phosphorus fertilizers. The solution is prepared using 1 kg of superphosphate and 100 l of water. There is enough mixture for spraying on 100 m² of plot. Foliar top dressing will increase the yield and the starch level in the tubers.
During the dry period, potatoes require watering, since a lack of moisture can lead to a decrease in yield indicators.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Skazka potato variety has many positive qualities, including:
- Early ripening.
- Excellent yield.
- Excellent taste.
- Resistant to many diseases.
- Undemanding care.
Agronomists do not note significant disadvantages of potatoes, since potatoes win in many respects. Among the minor disadvantages is the unsuitability of the variety for growing two crops per season.
Fabulous potatoes have unique properties, are easy to grow and care for. It is characterized by a high content of amino acids, vitamins, trace elements and minerals. The use of fruits helps to eliminate fluid, cleanse the body.
Pests and diseases
The variety is resistant to diseases such as Alternaria, common scab, cancer. Tolerant to rhizoctonia. Moderately can be exposed to late blight in tubers and tops.
Timely spraying gives a good result, getting rid of such pests as the Colorado potato beetle, bear, wireworm and potato moth.
Plowing the soil helps eliminate most bacteria, fungi and pests that die from freezing temperatures.
Harvesting and storage
Harvesting of potatoes begins in early September. A week before that, you need to mow the tops of the plants so that all the nutrients go from the roots to the tubers. After digging, the roots are dried in the fresh air during the day, then sorted and placed in storage.
Gardeners reviews
Gardeners note that the variety is fruitful, the tubers are large, even. Seedlings appear quickly, the plant is resistant to many diseases, unpretentious in care. Little baking, potatoes do not darken when boiled or cut.
Reviews say that the potatoes are even, easy to clean, well stored in the winter. The fruits have excellent taste when boiling, frying, as well as in salads and other dishes.
The versatility of the variety allows it to be used by both small gardeners and large lands. Potatoes are prized for their high yield and suitability for long-term storage. It has a good taste, is suitable for transportation and keeping quality, which allowed the variety to take its rightful place in the agricultural market.
