Characteristics of Gulliver potatoes
Gulliver potatoes have a consistently high yield. The variety is suitable for sale and as a seed.
Characteristics of Gulliver potatoes
Characteristics of the Gulliver variety
Gulliver's potatoes were bred on the territory of the Russian Federation at the Household Institute. In 2014, she was added to the register. It is ideal for growing in the central regions of the country, because it is there that contains a large amount of black soil and other rich soils.
The variety matures in an average amount of time, the growing season is 90-110 days. The yield is high: from 1 hectare, farmers collect about 500 kg of high-quality fruits. Safety - 95%.
The variety is resistant to most diseases: various mosaic variants, cancerous viruses or fungal infections do not affect this potato.
Description of the plant
The bushes of this potato variety are tall, always standing upright. The tops are rarely spread over several meters. This potato variety has an intermediate type of bushes. The color of the leaves is dark green. They are matte. A small amount of waviness is observed along the edges.
Corolla on tops of compact size, purple, with a slight glimmer of red. The flowers fall off quickly. The roots develop rapidly and have a large intricate structure.
Description of the fetus
Each fruit has an even shape. Weight fluctuates in the region of 100-140 g. The shape is oval, with small rounding at the ends. The peel is light yellow, has a smooth surface, medium thickness.
There are eyes, but they are small. The color is represented by shades of red. The flesh has a pleasant yellow color. Starch levels are unstable, ranging from 16% to 20%.
Advantages of the Gulliver variety
Nice and even potatoes
According to the description, the main advantages of the Gulliver variety can be considered:
- unique characteristics of taste and quality during preparation;
- good quality tubers that are similar in appearance and size;
- pleasant presentation;
- ability for long-term storage and long-term transportation;
- the possibility of ripening even under conditions of high ambient temperatures and during drought;
- resistance to common diseases.
Gulliver cultivation rules
First of all, fruits are selected without flaws and signs of disease. They are treated with chemicals that create protection against negative effects and accelerate growth. Literally a month later, the containers are placed on a well-lit surface.
For this potato variety, soil with black soil is suitable. It is important that it does not contain a large amount of alkaline elements. If the soil is oxidized, lime is added to it. For 1 are required 25 kg of lime.
Care
A month before harvesting, the soil is fed with phosphates. If high temperatures are observed in the region, drip irrigation is installed and constantly regulated.
For 100 days of fruit ripening, the plant is spud 2 times. It is important that the ridges are high and free of weeds.This allows water to penetrate better into the soil.
After digging up, the root crop is dried and distributed. The fruits left for planting next year are stored in a separate room.
The soil should contain not only black soil, but also sandy soil. Before planting seeds, the soil is fed. To do this, use ordinary bird or cow humus.
The second feeding is carried out when flowers begin to develop. Watering is of a moderate type so that the water does not stagnate.
Diseases and pests of the Gulliver variety
Gulliver is not affected by cancer or fungal viruses. Its leaves do not clump and do not undergo mosaics. In some cases, nematode exposure is noted. To avoid it, preventive measures are taken. For this, preparations containing copper are used.
To protect the crop from the Colorado potato beetle, all weeds are removed in advance. If the plant has been infected, it is immediately treated with insecticides or other biological agents. To protect the crop from the wireworm, the soil is steamed before planting.
Despite his small age, Gulliver managed to gain recognition in most countries of the world.