Description of potatoes Zhuravinka
Potatoes are a staple vegetable that is on everyone's top buy lists. Therefore, it is important to choose the right and high-quality variety that will meet the positive characteristics. It must be a variety that can yield good yields and taste good. This type includes potatoes Zhuravinka.
Description of potatoes Zhuravinka
Variety characteristic
Potato variety Zhuravinka is one of those that ripen late. On average, it can take from 80 to 100 days from the moment of planting to the moment of collection. To get a large percentage of yield, it is necessary to put only 1 potato in one hole, and then more than 14-18 potatoes will be obtained from one bush, a maximum of 25 pieces.
Experts attribute this variety to tubers that have a presentation. The variety usually produces large roots, only occasionally small fruits can be found. This is a seed variety.
Description of the bush
On average, the length of the bush cannot be more than 50 cm, all the shoots are constantly growing upward, sometimes it happens that the shoots can grow to the side, this phenomenon is not considered a deviation, since this happens most often due to strong gusts of wind. The stem can reach a minimum of 0.6 ml, a maximum of 1 cm. The bushy plant is round in shape, the leaves are quite dense in structure, they always have a dark green tint.
All the edges on the leaves have a rather wavy structure and on the leaves you can see the main veins, several lines. If the shoots after planting already on the 12th - 25th day "declared" themselves - this means that now they will grow quickly and evenly, with such bushes you will never have any problems.
The various inflorescences on the bushes usually first appear at the end of June, and at first they are small in size, and often consist of several purple flowers with a slight purple tint.
Description of the fetus
Zhuravinka potatoes have a small peel, medium in thickness. Fruits are always large in size, have positive taste. On average, the weight of one tuber is 90 grams, sometimes there are specimens weighing up to 170 grams. In one root vegetable, the percentage of starch, on average, contains from 14 to 20. The flesh of the potato itself has a white tint inside, but with a slight tint of yellow.
The variety is great for cooking, frying. During cooking, it is nevertheless observed that the fruits can be boiled in different ways. Everything will depend on the soil in which the fruits were grown and how often the bush was watered.
The surface of all tubers is quite corrugated, if you look closely, you can see a mesh pattern. But now, if the fruit is small, you may not always find a patterned pattern, but this does not affect the quality of the root crop in any way. There are eyes on the potato, all of them are evenly "scattered" on the fruit, not planted deeply, practically on the surface.Light-type fruit sprouts, most often, are roundish in shape and covered with small villi, they are thin and difficult to notice.
The dimensions of the upper processes are small. The root crop has an oblong-rounded shape, more like a large egg. The description of the Zhuravinka potato variety is that one fruit in length can reach a minimum size of 7 cm, and a maximum of 10 cm. Also, when cutting potatoes, it does not darken after a while, so this variety is perfect for cooking.
Taste characteristic
The Zhuravinka variety is known for its excellent taste characteristics, in addition, this type can be used for almost all processes. And boiling potatoes, and frying and baking, and making mashed potatoes
They also say that potato chips are excellent from this variety, and for various casseroles. In addition, it is perfect for salads, does not give off any specific taste.
The main features of the Zhuravinka species
Usually, experienced gardeners recommend growing such a variety in the middle zone of the Russian Federation. Such territories resemble the lands of Belarus and the Zhuravinka species is common there. The yield may depend on several factors.
- This can be weather conditions, if the weather is too humid, then the root system can rot, if the weather is too dry, then this can lead to the fact that the yield may be minimal.
- The soil and its composition play an important role. Never forget to fertilize and fertilize the soil after and before planting.
- It is necessary to constantly monitor the moisture content of the soil. Water the bushes every couple of days. If you have a rainy area, then after each rain you need to loosen the ground.
- It is well chopped on a potato machine.
Basic rules for growing
Keep a distance when landing
The first and most important rule is that in no case should you plant root crops close to each other. Ideally, the distance between rows is 60 -80 cm, if the distance is less, then the roots of another bush will grow on the roots of their neighbor, and this will lead to a low yield. Between the bushes themselves, it is ideal to keep a distance of at least 20 cm, and a maximum of 26 cm. Depending on what kind of soil you have, the depth of planting of root crops will also be selected.
If the soil has a more clay structure, then the pits can be made small, about 6-8 cm, and if, on the contrary, there is a large percentage of sand in the soil, then it is best to dig a hole 10 cm in size.Also, depending on the territory in which you live, they will change and landing dates. If you live in Moscow and the northern territory from it, then it is best to plant fruits in mid-May, and if in the other direction, then you already need to plant fruits in early April or early May (in the first days).
Also, gardeners recommend to process and prepare the land for planting before planting. Treat the planting material itself with Zircon or Corvitol - these funds will help to activate the activity and growth of the plant.
The main conventions of growth
This kind of potato does not require constant watering, it does not like when its root system is heavily flooded. But also Zhuravinka does not tolerate drought and a high percentage of moisture. If it is too humid, the bush will lose all its leaves and die as a result. And because of the high humidity, the root system of the bush will completely rot, and again, as a result, the bush will die. In addition, late blight may occur.
Zhuravinka grows poorly in the soil that is oversaturated with nitrogen. But, in general, the species is not very demanding on the soil, the most important thing is to find a place in the sun, and after 3-4 days water them.
Before planting, the soil should be loosened and the main soil granules should always be small to medium in size. Basically, this is the most common garden soil that is fertilized with organic additives.
Storage conditions
To get a good yield percentage, it is best to properly approve the soil of the area and the distance between the holes. Therefore, if you adhere to the standard planting rules, then from 10 m2 you can get more than 70 kg, that is, from 1 hectare you will receive a minimum of 630 kg, but a maximum of 750 kg.
In addition, the species has excellent storage and transplantation rates. You can keep Zhuravlinka potatoes in a cold place, it is best if it is a cellar. In this case, throughout the winter you will have access to fresh potatoes.
Prevention of diseases and pests
The characteristic of the potato confirms that it belongs to rather resistant varieties from various diseases and pests. In addition, Zhuravushka is not attacked by such diseases as:
- black legs;
- potato nematode;
- cancer.
This disease is caused by the simplest microorganisms that actively develop in a humid environment. To avoid such a disease, it is necessary to carry out prophylaxis of the root system before planting. And, if the disease already exists, then spray it with the drug: you can make your own, use 0.5 milk and honey, and significantly reduce the percentage of watering, reduce everything to a minimum, 1-2 times a week.
Of course, the biggest problem with potatoes is the Colorado potato beetle. Beetle larvae actively develop on the leaves of the tops and eat it rather quickly. Such insects can be fought manually or with the help of special preparations.
Conclusion
This is the variety that is becoming more and more popular every year and a detailed description of this is confirmation. And all thanks to its unpretentiousness, a large percentage of yield and stable immunity against diseases.
The seeds of the fruit are strong and take root quickly. The characteristic of the plant is interesting, besides, according to the description of gardeners, even in severe frosts, the percentage of the plant's yield is preserved.