Description of Red Fantasy potatoes
Lovers of red potatoes should pay attention to Red Fantasy potatoes: the oval fruit has a lot of proteins and vitamins.
Description of Red Fantasy potatoes
Characteristics of the Red Fantasy variety
According to the description, the Red Fantasy potato variety was bred by breeders in Holland. It is recommended for growing in industrial areas. Red Fantasy potatoes are mid-season. The growing season is no more than 120 days.
On average, at least 3 tons of fruits are harvested from 1 hectare of land. The fruits are stored for a long time in dark, cool places, and can easily be transported over long distances.
Appearance
According to the characteristics, the bushes are tall, erect. Leaves on bushes of medium density, large. The foliage is of an intermediate type, with veins.
The bush blooms with purple flowers, collected in a small bouquet. The root system is well developed. Each bush produces 12-15 large potatoes.
Description of the fetus
Each fruit weighs about 100 g. Its shape has neat, even edges. There are few eyes, they are shallow.
The pulp is yellow, contains a large amount of vitamins and amino acids. It also contains carotene, which has a good effect on the human body. Starch content - no more than 21%.
The tubers have high indicators of safety and quality, and therefore are excellent for transportation over long distances.
Advantages of the Red Fantasy variety
The advantages of the variety include the following characteristics:
- high taste;
- high level of productivity;
- rapid formation of root crops;
- undemanding care;
- resistance to major diseases.
Preparing for planting the Red Fantasy variety
It is advisable to treat tubers from pests before planting.
Before planting, you should take care of the preparation of root crops. Each fruit must be doused with poison against pests, in each hole - put animal humus and a small amount of wood ash. Using drip irrigation allows you to fully moisturize the root and soil.
Planting material can be taken both from your garden and purchased. In the first case, one must bear in mind that it is forbidden to take seeds from a recovered or infected bush. Suitable seeds are marked with bright ribbons or sticks.
Planting in the ground varieties Red Fantasy
Red Fantasy is not picky about weather conditions, but depends on the temperature of the soil. This species should be planted when the ground has moved away from low temperatures and warmed up a little. At the same time, the right amount of moisture should remain in it.
The distance between the planted bushes should be equal to 40 cm. The large distance between the rows will make it easier to care for the potatoes. The planting of the root crop should not be deep: 10 cm is enough.
Features of the care of the Red Fantasy variety
Potatoes of the Red Fantasy variety do not require special care: it is enough to water it from time to time with ordinary running water and treat it with nutrients. To increase the yield, they use drip irrigation, regularly feed the plant with organic substances. It is important to regularly loosen the soil and remove weeds.
For 120 days of ripening, additional feeding will be required only a few times. Mineral fertilizers containing potassium or phosphorus are ideal, but they should be alternated and diluted with animal droppings. Fertilizers containing nitrogen should not be used: they affect the build-up of leaf mass.
Diseases of the Red Fantasy variety
The variety resists nematodes, scab, dark skin and crayfish, is not affected by leaf curling, tobacco mosaic.
Late blight does not affect the bushes, because this species matures quickly.