Colette potato description
Colette potatoes appeared on store shelves quite recently, but they have already won the hearts of many gardeners. It is one of the varieties that produces 2 crops in a season, and this excellent characteristic makes it even more popular. A large number of various dishes are prepared from potatoes, and most importantly, they do not boil over. It is especially appreciated by the manufacturers of chips, as it keeps its shape well and does not break.
Colette potato description
Characteristics of Colette potatoes
Colette potatoes have a wonderful taste, color and aroma.
The variety is early maturing and medium-fruited, yields a harvest within 70-75 days after planting. If you follow all the conditions of planting and care, then you can get an average of 160-290 kg / ha of crop. A month later, one and a half after the first shoots, you can collect the first early harvest in the amount of 113-153 centners / ha.
Description of the fruit - tall bushes, green leaves, medium volume, not very fibrous. During flowering, the Colette variety produces white flowers. They can grow to medium to very large sizes. Basically, the color of the fruit is yellow, but purple and red tubers can be observed.
The tuber is slightly oblong, the skin is thin. The weight of one fruit is 120-123 g. The pulp is light with yellowness, the amount of starch is 12.2-15.2%. Marketability is quite high 76-98% - at the level of the standards drawn up. Keeping quality is excellent and is always 92%.
Positive sides
Colette potatoes have a large number of positive qualities, they consist of the following characteristics:
- good root system and growth;
- early yields of high quality;
- excellent keeping quality of fruits;
- the ability to transport without damage;
- resistant to many diseases;
- potatoes are suitable for any processing;
- the bad sides of this variety are absent.
The characteristic of potatoes is positive, since it has strong immunity to many diseases. It is resistant to potato crayfish and does not suffer from golden nematode. But unfortunately, it can pick up phytophthora on stems and roots.
Landing rules
The gardener chooses the planting time himself, since the quantity of the crop and its quality depend on this. Basically, the timing of planting directly depends on the temperature, weather conditions and soil moisture. It is important to take into account the planting conditions, and build on the region of residence and its climatic zones.
- Seed potatoes "Colette" have a ratio of GOST R 53136-2008. Based on the data, many gardeners advise to warm up the seed material before planting, as well as to engage in the germination of tubers before planting in the ground.
- Fruits are planted in rows, the width of which should be 0.75 m, and between the pits, leave a crotch of 28-30 cm. It is advisable to observe the dimensions, it will be convenient for gardeners to clean on the site with them.
- Seed potatoes must be treated with a growth agent. In addition, such an event will have a positive effect on the soil and will protect the plant from many diseases.Copper sulfate, potassium permanganate or wood ash are perfect for this. In the form of a spraying agent, drugs such as Prestige, Force or Albit are taken.
- Be sure to prepare the land and the seat itself before disembarking. For this, spraying with nutrients is carried out. Such mixtures as “Nitrofoska” and “Mortar” have a positive effect on the look of Colette potatoes. The plant is treated with these solutions 3 times, with an interval of 10 days.
How to care for
Fertilization is very important for plants.
The variety of this potato is favorable for cultivation, with its yield and commercial characteristics. But it is worth knowing that this species loves a lot of attention, especially for the soil and moisture during flowering. Abundant watering must be carried out, both on hot days and on ordinary ones.
In addition, the earth must be dug to a depth of 2-3 cm. Loosening is carried out very carefully, since there is a possibility of damage and breaking off of potato stalks. Until the first shoots appear, they look at the site every day and remove the weeds. During care, you need to focus on processing. Such a procedure provides a good opportunity to increase the number and volume of fruits. Processing the plant is very important after the first shoots, as it protects the first shoots from high and low temperatures.
The main role in the development and growth of fruits is played by fertilizing, which must be carried out throughout the entire growing season.
- The first feeding with the help of a specially prepared solution is used if there is weakness in the potato bush. It is not difficult to notice, as the stems begin to become thinner, and the tops acquire a pale shade. To prepare a solution, take 10 liters of water and mix it with 1 tsp. urea and 1 tbsp. l. special fertilizer - "Effecton".
- In the middle of growth, top dressing is done with wood ash and potassium sulfate.
- The last feeding is carried out during the flowering period. For this, fertilizers "Effekton" and superphosphate are used.
If the first symptoms of infection of the potato with various diseases or parasites were noticeable, then the hilling of the plant is carried out with special means that show a rather strong effect. For this, "Albit", "Poliram", "Ordan", "Kurzat" or "Hom" are suitable. Also, an excellent action is given by such a remedy as "Cuproxat". It is used during the growing season from the cost of working fluid 400 l / ha.
You can pick potatoes in any convenient way, either manually or using special equipment. If the area of the garden is large enough, then the technique will help to facilitate and speed up the process itself. When the stems begin to dry, this is a signal that it is time to harvest the potatoes. It is advisable to start digging in clear, not rainy weather. These conditions will help to allow the potatoes to dry out before storing them. You can store vegetables for a long time, they do not have the ability to quickly deteriorate.
Conclusion
This type of potato is often grown by gardeners. It can be planted in any way, whether it is seed or seedlings - it does not matter. The harvest is excellent in any way. This variety has many positive reviews. It is loved for its early and high quality harvest, as well as its resistance to many diseases.
The fruits of the plant always grow large, and are located in a heap on the bush. Growing and harvesting potatoes is a pleasure. Due to the small amount of starch, the potatoes do not boil and turn out to be very tasty. Correct planting, care and feeding significantly affect the quantity and quality of the crop.