Varieties of Belarusian potatoes
In many countries around the world, including Belarus, potatoes are considered "second bread". The best and new varieties are developed by specialists, taking into account the three climatic zones available in this country. The Republic of Belarus leads the world in potato production per capita and ranks seventh in total production among all countries. Experts are developing new varieties in such a way that the tubers give a stable harvest in every climatic zone of the country. This article provides a description of the Belarusian potatoes.
Varieties of Belarusian potatoes
Characteristics of Belarusian potatoes
Belarusian potato varieties have long established themselves as more resistant to pests and various climate changes. Many gardeners around the world prefer the best varieties of Belarusian potatoes with pink or yellow skins, early to mid-early ripening, in order to eat young tubers and enjoy their delicate taste.
Benefits
- High productivity.
- Nice appearance of tubers.
- High resistance to all kinds of diseases.
- Excellent taste.
- The ability to preserve finished vegetable products for a long time.
- Potatoes that will be used for seeds do not spoil for a long time.
Choosing the right species for your area will provide you with a large harvest from your site.
Varieties of varieties
Belarusian potato varieties are divided according to the degree of yield, starch content and the degree of ripening. Each gardener chooses for himself such a variety of Belarusian selection, which is most suitable for growing in his country of residence.
Delicious varieties that can produce bountiful harvests can be found in both the yellow varieties and the pink-skinned varieties. If you want to try planting a new variety on your site, but have not yet chosen which one, then you can choose to plant several new and better varieties.
Early varieties
Uladar variety
Early varieties of any Belarusian selection of potatoes are popular with both experienced gardeners and amateurs. The uladar variety has a good yield and taste. Fully retains its shape and structure during cooking. Starch varies in the 15% range. The harvest reaches 716 centners per hectare. The Uladar variety is resistant to diseases and mechanical damage. When growing this strain, choose an open area with full sun and well-drained soil. Planting is done from north to south, so that the sun is evenly distributed over the entire cultivated area.
Avoid soil where plantings have been growing for two consecutive years, as this increases the risk of diseases and decreases the yield.
Uladar young potatoes should be eaten as early as possible, as they will not be stored for too long. Store fruits in a cool, dark place.You cannot store tubers with apples, as they emit a harmful gas - ethylene. It is recommended to wash the tubers only immediately before eating. It is necessary to spill, water and weed the Uladar variety in a timely manner, as well as add fertilizers and process the tops from Colorado beetles and viruses. One should not forget about feeding the plantings with the necessary fertilizers during the growth of the young variety.
Zorachka variety
Potatoes of the Belarusian breeding zorachka have early tuberization and, as a result, a quick harvest. The tubers are aligned, oval in shape. The description indicates that the fruits are very tasty and can be used fresh, from the end of July to the end of December. Due to the small amount of starch, this variety is resistant to damage. Almost all early varieties of Belarusian potatoes have good immunity and resistance to diseases. The planting time for the zorachka variety is highly dependent on weather, soil conditions, and regional variations. To plant the zorachka, you should dig a trench about 10 cm deep and place the seed tubers in the trench.
It is recommended to fill the trench with soil and close the plantings. Harvesting will depend on when the sprouts are raised, flowering, weather conditions during harvest, and the size of tubers you want to harvest. Varieties of the early season zorachka, ripen in about 60-70 days. To collect the largest and highest quality fruits, it is necessary to harvest when the foliage completely ceases to supply the tubers with nutrients. In this case, it is necessary to remove the fallen leaves to the base and wait 10-14 days before harvesting so that the fruit can develop sufficiently thick skin. Don't wait too long or the tubers may start to rot.
Medium early potato varieties
Variety of belongings
The variety got its name because of the color of the peel.
The description indicates that the name of the belongings is translated from Belarusian as “wealth” because of its tubers, which are golden or yellow in color and resemble gold ingots with their tubers. Productivity within 630 kg / ha. The rind is beige and oblong. Starch is in the range of 13-17%. Soil with increased acidity is more preferable for this variety, but this factor is not significant, since plantings will grow on a different range of soils. Start preparing the planting area well in advance (November / December) so that the soil is fertilized before planting. Remove all weeds and dig thoroughly, remove any large rocks and fertilize with plenty of well-rotted organic matter or potash fertilizer.
Sort manifest
The fruit is round or oblong. The flesh can be called pink or red with a slight occlusion. Many gardeners prefer to buy this type of potato, because of the beautiful pink skin and pronounced taste. Starch in the manifesto variety fluctuates within 13%, the production is up to 740 c / he. The manifesto variety does a good job with the nematode. Potatoes are also resistant to common viruses and diseases. Potential illnesses are late burn, which is especially common during warm and humid weather in late summer, or potato cancer.
With such diseases, dark brown spots appear on the leaves, especially at the tip of the leaves and its edges. These lesions develop white fungal spores on the underside of the leaves and further lesions develop on the stems. Leaves and stems quickly turn black, and rot causes destruction of plants. The spores are released in the wind and spread quickly to infect neighboring plantings.The spores can also be washed into the soil, where they can infect the tubers, causing a reddish-brown rot just under the skin that slowly spreads towards the center of the tuber. For the treatment and elimination of diseases, you should use a potato spray with a protective fungicide.
Breeze variety
The description indicates that the breeze variety belongs to the medium-early, high-yielding species. Potatoes are potentially harvested up to 630 kg / ha, with little starch. Consumer properties are good, poorly boiled. The breeze variety responds well to an increase in soil mineralization. Good for filling and cleaning. Of the possible diseases, the breeze is affected by slugs. Such pests damage both leaves and developing tubers.
The damage is fairly obvious, as the "criminals" are easily identified by the silvery traces of mucus left around plant foliage and on the soil surface. There are many ways to kill slugs and snails, including home remedies like beer traps. The most common method is to use slug pellets, or for the more organic gardener, copper tapes can be purchased.
Mid-late varieties
Weasel variety
The most popular medium late Belarusian variety is lasunok. Its qualities are suitable for both production and consumer needs. The variety of lasuniks has a high starch content, up to 22%, and an excellent yield (630 centners per hectare). The slider is also unpretentious in the choice of soil. The butcher should not be heavily fed with fertilizers, since with excessive doses of nitrogen fertilizer in particular, the tops begin to grow vigorously, which leads to a decrease in tubers.
Potatoes grow well in well-drained and loose soil. The tubers need constant moisture, so watering should be done regularly, especially when the tubers begin to form. Drainage of the soil must be done before the plant can bloom. Harvesting depends on when you planted the potatoes. You need to dig the plantings on a dry day. Dig carefully to avoid damaging the tubers. Place freshly dug tubers in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks. This allows their "skin" to acclimate, which preserves your harvest.
Zhuravinka variety
The variety of the crane is quite common in Belarus. The presence of starch ranges from 14 to 19%, tubers are rounded, the peel has a reddish tint. The yield of marketable tubers reaches 97%, the yield is 640 c / g, which pushes this variety to new levels of popularity among gardeners. Zhuravinka perfectly fights disease and has excellent culinary properties. The crane species can be damaged by diseases such as scabs. Common scabs leave crusty lesions on the skin of the fruit and limit its storage potential.
Although this disease does not affect the taste and can be easily cleaned up, it makes the potatoes look less attractive. The disease is caused by bacteria that are often present in manure and deepen in calcareous and sandy soils in dry conditions. To minimize the risks of such a disease, it is recommended to control and properly care for plantings, improving poor soil conditions by adding organic matter.