Description of Vineta potatoes
At the end of the last century in Germany, breeders created a root crop that has every right to claim the status of the best in the world. It was Vineta's potatoes.
Description of Vineta potatoes
Characteristics of the Vineta variety
Vineta differs from its fellows in that it is not affected by most pests and diseases. For 25 years of existence, the potato has received the status of the most popular in the world.
The described variety of potatoes does not depend on climatic conditions.
Description of the plant
According to the description, Vineta has an upright bush. Its abundant tops spread out to a distance of half a meter around the trunk. The leaves are bright green, small. Small wavy areas are visible at the base.
The corolla is not very large. In this potato variety, even a medium-sized corolla is rarely found. Summer residents collect up to 20 potatoes from one bush. Vineta matures in 75 days.
Description of the fetus
If you dig potatoes in a month and a half, the yield will be only 20 tons per hectare. If the farmer waits until the end of the growing season, he will be able to harvest 25-30 tons per hectare. The Vineta potato variety has a peel of different shades from dark yellow to light brown. It all depends on the soil in which the potatoes were planted and on the method of care.
Eyes in Vineta are small, according to the characteristics, they are located only on the upper part of the fruit. The shape of the potato is predominantly oval, slightly oblong at the end. Vineta has a small amount of starch. It is believed that its level reaches only 15%. On average, the weight of an individual fruit is about 100 g, the maximum weight is 200 g.
The shade of the flesh of this potato variety can vary. It is always several shades darker than the skin color. If you treat the fruit with high temperature water or heat it, the color will remain unchanged.
When cooking, the pulp becomes crumbly, which has a beneficial effect on its taste. This potato variety can be used for any dish, but it works best in fries and fries.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Vineta variety
Vineta potatoes tolerate drought easily
According to the description, the main advantages of this type of root crop include the following characteristics:
- perfect taste;
- picky about the climate;
- the ability to survive prolonged drought;
- minimum soil requirements (the only condition is that the level of nitrogen in the ground must be minimal, otherwise the harvest will come later);
- low level of starch;
- good yield.
The disadvantages include the susceptibility of the variety to late blight.
Cultivation of Vineta variety
The weight of an individual fruit for planting should not exceed a weight of 100 g. The minimum weight of seed material should be 40 g. The further level of yield depends on the seed material.
The garden bed is chosen best of all illuminated by the sun's rays. The depth of the hole should be at least 15 cm. Between the rows, a distance of 1-1.3 m should be adhered to.Before planting in the ground, the fruits are treated with substances that promote rapid growth and ripening.
After some time, the plant is weeded, the soil around it is loosened. It is also important to remove any weeds that may slow the ripening process. The first hilling is carried out 45 days after planting. This speeds up the ripening process of the tubers. Further, the plant is spud up as needed. Top dressing is optional, but it significantly increases the growth and maturation of the root crop.
Diseases and pests
Vineta is believed to be immune to most diseases. There is only 1 disease from which Vineta is not immune - late blight, but if you take proper care of the plant, then it can be prevented.
As a preventive measure, frequent weeding and hilling are carried out. This reduces the likelihood of getting sick. You can also use special chemicals such as Acrobat.
There are special substances that can protect the plant from the effects of parasites and insects. Chemicals such as Fofatox, Perstizh or Ridomil can be used.
Conclusion
Veneta belongs to the genus of plants that do not require special care. This is a popular type of potato that does not require a lot of moisture. Veneta is ideal for people with no experience in farming, just starting to grow crops.