Description of potato variety Evolution
The evolutionary potato is a root vegetable that ripens relatively quickly. It is grown by farmers in order to harvest an early harvest and sell it faster. It is a versatile variety that can yield crops in any region, regardless of climatic conditions.
Description of potato variety Evolution
Characteristics of the variety
Evolution potatoes are of Dutch origin. It was taken out at the end of the 20th century. Literally a year later, this variety gained worldwide recognition and was entered in the National Register of the Russian Federation.
This type of root crop is suitable for any region. Any soil is suitable for growing it, the main thing is that it has a low acid content. Climatic conditions do not affect the development of this species.
Description of the plant
The characteristic of the Evolution potato variety is that it is medium early. The growing season is about 80 days. The stem is rather high and spreading. Side shoots can fall apart under heavy load. A large amount of foliage is formed on the stem, which has a dark green tint. There is a ribbed surface along the edges of the leaves of the plant.
In the upper part of the bush, you can see the inflorescence, presented in purple. About 4 inflorescences can form on one bush. The only caveat is that the flowers fall off rather quickly.
Description of the fetus
The description of the potato states that the fruits are of equal shape and weight. Fruit weight can reach 150 g. Their shape is oval and has smooth edges. The peel is presented in a red shade. On the upper part of the peel, there are a few small, medium-sized depressions. One bush can contain about 1 potato.
In section, the pulp is presented in a warm yellow shade. It is quite fragile, but does not boil when cooked. The starch level is quite high at 19%. This is a very good parameter, because taste improves. Another characteristic of the Evolution potato variety is its versatility. It is used to make soups, salads, mashed potatoes or even fries.
Advantages and disadvantages
Universal grade
When considering this potato variety, the following characteristics can be distinguished:
- versatility in growing;
- pleasant taste;
- increased levels of starch;
- high yields: farmers harvest about 590 centners of the crop per hectare;
- average immunity to common diseases.
The disadvantages include the fact that the inflorescences fall off quickly. You should also highlight the nuance, which consists in the degeneration of seed material.
How to grow a plant
The seed does not need to be germinated. When choosing a soil, preference should be given to those options that have a low alkaline content, because this can negatively affect the root system and reduce the amount of yield.Due to the fact that the seed germinates rather quickly and begins to overgrow with roots, it is not worth storing them in places with high temperatures.
Before planting, care should be taken to cultivate the soil. It is important to remove all weeds and signs of last year's harvest from the soil, because this can dull the development process of the bush. It is also recommended to apply special fertilizers containing potassium, magnesium and phosphorus to the soil. It is better to choose those substances that are a mixture of sulfate with magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. Planting is carried out as follows: a distance of 75 cm should be observed between the rows.It should be about 30 cm between the holes.
Plant care
Evolution potatoes have no particular care preferences. They should be cared for like most other root varieties. First, regular feeding of the bush is important. For this, organic substances are used. Dung, humus or wood ash should be preferred.
Secondly, it is important not to forget to huddle the rows so that the root system is constantly covered. It is also recommended to regularly remove weeds and loosen the soil. This is to provide the plant with more oxygen. The third factor is proper watering. In places where the climate is temperate, watering is rarely done. But at high air temperatures, watering is carried out as the soil is drained.
Diseases and parasites
This variety is quite resistant to most diseases. For example, it is not subject to diseases such as nematodes, potato late blight or scab. But, this variety can be exposed to late blight of the plant part, so preventive measures should be taken.
First of all, the seed is processed with drugs such as Fofatox. It will dull the development of the disease and resist it throughout the entire vegetative development. Also, do not forget about foliage processing. Again, this medication can be used. But spraying is carried out a few days before watering.
Conclusion
This is a very good variety, which is not in vain recognized as one of the best in the whole world. It is not demanding to care for and gives a good harvest. These parameters are great for those people who are just starting out in farming.