Characteristics of Nevsky potatoes
Potatoes Nevsky - the result of crossing the varieties Candidate and Veselovskaya. High yield, attractive fruit appearance, excellent taste are the general characteristics of the vegetable.
Characteristics of Nevsky potatoes
It is in demand among Russian gardeners due to its ease of cultivation. To get high-quality fruits, you need to know the requirements of potato agricultural technology.
Features of the variety
Potato variety Nevsky mid-early. From planting to receiving fruits, 75-95 days pass. Plants germinate well in all regions of Russia. They have a high yield: 35-40 tons per hectare.
The description of the potato variety Nevsky practically does not differ from other plants. The tubers are round, oblong in shape. 15-20 tubers are formed on one bush. They are large and reach 150 grams each.
The size of the eyes on the tubers is small. They are pink in color.
Description of Nevsky potato bushes:
- upright;
- low (up to 1 m);
- branched.
The leaves are bright green and glossy. They reflect the sun's rays and protect the plant from drying out.
Advantages and disadvantages
The characteristics of this potato variety include its advantages and disadvantages. The number of pluses prevails over minuses. Therefore, Nevsky seed potatoes are recommended for planting by Russian gardeners.
The advantages of a tuber are as follows:
- the average tuber weight is 100-135 grams, which is a high value;
- the casing is easy to clean;
- starch in moderation - from 9 to 13%;
- the cut fruit does not darken for a long time;
- quickly recovers after the negative influence of the Colorado potato beetles;
- resistant to drought and frost due to a well-developed root system;
- the yield is 1.5-2 kg from one bush;
- high marketability - 90-95%, etc.
If you follow the basic rules for caring for potatoes, you can get up to 60 tons of crops. Fertilization and frequent watering favorably affect the yield.
The main advantage of the variety is the presence of vitamin C, a natural antioxidant. Potatoes have excellent taste. Does not disintegrate during cooking due to its moderate starch content.
This variety is distinguished by the content of vitamin C
Disadvantages of Nevsky potatoes:
- weak immunity to the nematode, which can destroy all bushes;
- poorly tolerates late blight;
- sprawling bushes, which makes it difficult to weed and huddle the plant;
- low yield on acidified soil.
The taste is not lost during heat treatment. After cleaning, the fruits retain their original appearance.
The number of pluses prevails over minuses, so the variety is recommended for purchase and planting. Timely watering, high-quality fertilization, protection from pests are the main tasks of the gardener. As a result, he will receive potatoes with excellent taste.
Planting potatoes
Potatoes of this variety are grown by seed. Preparing seeds for this process is a must.You need to inspect them for mechanical damage or diseases. For prevention, the seeds are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate: 10 crystals per 1 liter of water.
Disinfected tubers are placed on the floor at a temperature of 15-20 °. In such conditions, they germinate for 2-3 weeks. The normal height of the shoots is 12-14 mm. They are delicate and fragile, easily break off with careless care.
Soil preparation
It is not recommended to plant Nevsky potatoes in the soil where other crops were previously grown. This will negatively affect the yield of the tuber. Only oats have a positive effect. It is a natural soil cleaner from pests and diseases.
For potatoes, the Finnish elite choose sandy loam or loamy soils. If there are none, clay soil will do. Add organic fertilizers and river sand to it. So you can improve the quality of the land.
Description of the subsequent actions of the gardener:
- In the fall, a landing site is selected.
- Superphosphate, 8 kg of manure, compost is laid out in the soil.
- The earth is dug up and left until spring.
- Repeat the same action in the spring season. The air temperature should not be less than 14 °.
There should be a lot of light on the soil. You need to choose an unshaded and open area. This variety can be grown in one place for 2-3 years.
Potatoes must be planted in an open area
The tubers are cooked 3 weeks before planting. The size of seed potatoes is small, weight - up to 90 grams. If the tubers are too large, they will rot and fail to yield. Small potatoes for planting have a low yield.
Planting potatoes
After the seeds and soil have been prepared, they can be transplanted into the ground. The best time is the beginning of May, when the average temperature is 16-18 °. You shouldn't do this before. There is a risk of losing half of the crop.
Basic requirements for planting potatoes - Finnish elite:
- The depth of the hole is 20 cm or more. Focus on the bayonet of the shovel.
- The distance between the pits is 40 cm, between the rows - 65-75 cm. This is necessary for convenient hilling of bushes in the future.
- Fill the hole with fertilizer. Dung or cow dung will do. You can add onion husks or wood ash.
- The potatoes should be sprouted up and sprinkled with soil.
- Level the ground with a rake. Then water the planted soil abundantly.
The first shoots will be in 15-25 days. The time depends on climatic and weather conditions, the actions of the gardener.
It is more convenient to plant tubers together. One digs holes and plants tubers in them, the second lays fertilizers.
Potato care
The quality of the fruit directly depends on the actions of the gardener. The soil should not be waterlogged or allowed to dry out. Potato variety Nevsky is resistant to different growing conditions, but low temperatures will negatively affect productivity.
The soil must be loosened regularly before the first shoots appear. It is enriched with oxygen and accelerates the ripening process of the fruit. Repeat every 2 weeks.
Cover the bushes with soil on moist soil. During the procedure, the plants should not be exposed to direct sunlight. The best time is early morning or evening after sunset. The number of weeds after hilling will decrease significantly.
In the northern regions, 3-4 hilling are enough, in the southern regions - 2. Before each process, it is necessary to re-fill the soil and eliminate weeds.
This potato variety requires cultivation at least 4 times. It is carried out during the growing season.
Watering
It is best to water potatoes in the evening.
The main rule is that watering is carried out as needed. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil.
In a hot time of the day, watering the soil is not worth it. This will only worsen the condition of the tubers. Moisten the soil in the evening or morning 2-3 times a week. If there is natural precipitation in the form of rain, the number of watering the Nevsky potatoes can be reduced.
The hose should spray water. A direct, powerful jet can spoil the appearance of the bush or harm it. Drip irrigation is the best option.
Fertilizer
Fertilizers are needed depending on the fertility of the variety. Top dressing is carried out before planting and flowering Nevsky potatoes. The soil must be moistened abundantly. Water is one of the auxiliary sources for fertilization.
Suitable for feeding:
- peat;
- wood ash - contains all the necessary trace elements;
- chicken droppings in a ratio of 1:10;
- slurry;
- potassium;
- phosphate;
- nitrogen solutions;
- organic products;
- compost, etc.
The listed fertilizers are applied exclusively at the root. When planting, you can put semi-rotten manure. According to gardeners, after that the yield of the Nevsky variety increases.
The interval between dressings is 2 weeks. You need to be careful with mineral products. They can provoke disease.
Pest control
Potato variety Nevsky is resistant to disease. It reacts neutrally to pests: rhizoctonia, scab, cancer, etc. It negatively affects the nematode variety and late blight. If the second disease is not difficult to detect, then difficulties arise with the first.
Nematodes are small worms that appear inside the tuber. They infect him in the area of the root system. The results of their activities are holes in the potatoes. Methods of preventing plants from them are preventive:
- Plant only checked and treated seeds.
- Alternate crops and change growing locations every 2-3 years.
- Eliminate weeds at the first sign of their appearance.
- Dig up potatoes in the fall.
- Loosen the soil regularly for better ventilation.
- Avoid waterlogging of the soil.
The best remedy for nematode control is phosphamide. Treat bushes with it at a concentration of 0.2%. Treatment time is 10 days.
The manifestation of late blight - the leaves darken and curl. The disease is virtually untreatable. But if it is found at the initial stage, then 1 tablet of Trichopolum per 10 liters of water will help. The solution must be sprayed on the soil and bush twice a month.
Conclusion
Potatoes Nevsky are popular because of their taste, easy maintenance and resistance to pests. It is enough to water it as needed and feed it once every two weeks.
The yield is high and stable. Potatoes are stored for a long time and do not germinate. Due to the low starch content, it does not disintegrate during cooking.