Description of Ramos potatoes
Among the assortment of potatoes that are presented on the modern market, Ramos potatoes have been very popular recently. He received his demand not only due to good taste, but also thanks to the simple rules of care that are adhered to at the stage of planting and growth of such a plant.
Description of Ramos potatoes
Characteristics of potatoes
Ramos potatoes were first bred by German breeders. Despite this origin, it is widely used as a garden crop in many countries, especially in Russia. In fact, this variety has become the most favorite type of gardeners, as evidenced by the description. A similar species can grow in any region, but in the southern parts you can even get 2 crops in one year. At the same time, it is worth paying attention to the fact that he is not afraid of excessively hot conditions and even cold air temperatures.
Considering the detailed description, we can immediately say that Ramos potatoes belong to the mid-season species. This indicates that the technical maturity of this fruit occurs within 80 days after the first shoots on the land. At the same time, due to the dense and thick peel, the fruit will be stored for a long time. As for the conditional technical maturity, this can be expected even earlier than 80 days after disembarkation. After about a month and a half, you can taste young potatoes. The conditional ripeness of the fruit is determined by a fairly thin peel, which is quickly peeled.
Description of the plant
The external description of such a potato variety suggests that, compared to other species, Ramos potatoes are quite tall in size and have an erect stem, on which there are a small number of branches. The leaf shape is typical enough for this vegetable. Their location on the bush is intermediate.
The leaves themselves are large in size and have a dark green color. On closer inspection, you can see that they are wrinkled in structure and have a slight waviness at the edges. In the process of flowering, a huge number of small flowers appear on the potato bush, which form a corolla of pure white color.
Root description
Considering the direct description of the root of the plant, we can say that it has an elongated-rounded shape, on which there are small eyes. The size of one potato is large and exceeds more than 100 grams. The skin on the root vegetable is quite thick, rough and has a rich yellow color. Despite the fact that the eyes are small, on the potato they are located in small depressions. The pulp of the fruit has a rich yellow color.
One potato contains 13-16% starch, which is considered average. Due to this percentage of starch, this fruit will be an excellent product for making fries and for use in salads.During the cooking process, the root crop does not boil, it also behaves quite well when frying. In the event that you prefer to cook potatoes in their uniforms, then all vitamins and nutrients will be preserved to the maximum in such a product. As for directly such an indicator as taste characteristics, it is quite sweet with a pleasant and rich aroma.
Dignity
Ramos potatoes have become a favorite of farmers and land owners for a reason, but for a large number of advantages, which include:
- good and fast development and growth of the plant;
- the type of tubers has a presentation;
- excellent root crop of this variety;
- a small number of small tubers in one crop;
- taste is at a high level;
- root crops are large in comparison with other types;
- are not afraid of heat and cold;
- potatoes are unpretentious to the type of soil in which they will be planted;
- the plant is resistant to a large number of diseases;
- the possibility of a long storage period for the crop.
disadvantages
This variety has no disadvantages
If we consider the shortcomings, then in fact there are practically none. The only thing worth paying attention to is that the tops and tubers can be affected by late blight, but in order to avoid this, it is necessary to do systematic prevention.
Growing potatoes Ramos
Potatoes of this type must be removed from storage 2 weeks earlier before being planted in the clarified area. Such greening in the future will have a beneficial effect on the development and good germination of the plant.
Despite the fact that this type of potato is completely insensitive to the type of soil in which it is planted, in any case, you need to take care of timely fertilization. It is advisable to prepare for such a process in advance, namely from the very beginning of autumn. To do this, after the potatoes are dug out, the soil must be cleared of weeds and dug up. After that, it is advisable to add nitrogen and potash fertilizers to the ground. In the spring, just before the landing itself, the land plot must be re-dug up.
In the event that you decide to plant a plant in the place where tomatoes grew last year, then it is better to refuse such an undertaking. In addition, it is not desirable for potatoes to grow near tomatoes. This is due to the fact that some tomato diseases can spread to the plant. Onions or cabbage can be considered the most favorable neighbors. And as for the soil in which it is preferable to plant potatoes, it is desirable that cereals or legumes grow on this land plot before.
Landing in the soil
Potatoes of this type, first of all, should be planted in the ground only when the soil temperature warms up to 10-13 degrees Celsius. The depth of the holes in which the planting material is placed should be about 10-15 cm.As for the distance between the bushes, it should be no less than 20-25 cm.This distance can be increased further, since this type of potato has large tubers that are able to grow with growth. Therefore, free space will not be superfluous.
The most favorable period for planting a mid-early species can be considered the beginning of May. It is during this period that the soil temperature should be most favorable. When choosing a place, pay attention to sufficiently dry land plots, as this species does not like excessive moisture. Do not forget that as soon as the very first shoots appear on the ground, it is strictly forbidden to use means aimed at eliminating weeds.
Plant care
As soon as the very first sprouts appear on the soil, it is necessary to take care of timely and good care for active growth.The most important stage is hilling, weeding and constant loosening of the soil. This is what will promote the growth of potatoes.
The peculiarity of this variety is that it responds very well to spraying with various fertilizers and root dressing. If you want to get a very good harvest in the future, at the flowering stage of the plant, completely cut off all the flowers from the bush. This will cause the growth to be directed directly to the tubers.
Pests and diseases
Compared to various species, this variety is quite resistant to a large number of diseases and pests. The species is very resistant to diseases such as cyst-forming golden nematode, potato cancer and other viruses.
As for pests, sometimes the Colorado potato beetle can be found, but, as practice shows, this happens extremely rarely. In order to protect your own plant from diseases and pests, it is recommended to do systematic preventive spraying using microbiological agents.
A detailed description and characteristics allow us to conclude that these potatoes are a good choice for both a novice gardener and an experienced one.