Description of the potato variety Hostess, features of cultivation and yield
Hostess potatoes are the result of selection of high-yielding varieties for growing in difficult climatic conditions. The cultivation of such a culture in our country is a traditional occupation for the majority of the population. Every year new products appear on the market. potato varieties, so it is often difficult to make the right choice. Experts advise, in case of difficulty, to pay attention to the Hostess variety, which has a number of undeniable advantages over other varieties.
Description of the variety
The variety appeared as a result of many years of work by Russian breeders, who were working on the creation of high-yielding crops. The species belongs to varieties with an average late harvest. A distinctive quality of the Hostess is considered to be high yield rates and, with proper care, one plant bush is able to give from 12 to 18 tubers.
Description of the potato variety:
- tubers of oval regular shape;
- thin peel of a pink tint;
- the eyes of the roots are small, light-colored;
- in the context of vegetables have a creamy shade, do not darken during heat treatment;
- the average weight of one root vegetable is from 100 to 200 grams;
- the average starch in potato tubers is 20%.
The bushes of the plant are of medium height, the height of which reaches an average of 50 cm. The erect tops are characterized by an average amount of green mass, the leaf plates have a dark green color and a traditional shape with wavy edges.
Growing
An important role in obtaining good yield indicators is played by the selection of high-quality planting material and its preliminary preparation. There should be no signs of rot or other visible defects on the tubers. 1.5-2 weeks before planting, the potatoes are taken out to a darker room for germination; if possible, it is recommended to treat the tubers with drugs to reduce the risk of diseases and better form root crops.
Planting is carried out after the threat of frost has passed. The soil is well loosened and fertilizers are applied before placing the tuber in the hole. The following recipe is recommended:
- humus 1 kg;
- 1 spoon of ash;
- 2 tablespoons of nitrophosphate.
The fertilizer layer in the hole is covered with soil 2 cm from above, after which potatoes are placed in it. The distance between seeds should be at least 35 cm, between rows - 0.5 meters. Such a planting scheme in the future will ensure the convenience of weeding, hilling and contributes to an increase in yield indicators. The average planting depth of tubers is from 7 to 10 cm, provided that they are grown in soil with clay, potatoes are buried no more than 3 cm.
Care features
The potato variety requires a standard care technique and does not have any peculiarities. At the first stages, the plant needs weeding, as the tops and root system grow older, they become strong and the weeds "survive" on their own. The first work is carried out when the bushes grow from 13 to 18 cm, after 2 weeks the weed removal procedure is repeated.
The frequency of watering depends on the climatic conditions of growing. It is necessary to provide the plant with water in the absence of natural precipitation. A signal of a lack of moisture is wilting of leaves and leaf dryness. In this case, abundant watering is carried out so that the water reaches a depth of half a meter.
Before hilling, the shoots are fertilized twice. The first is to put ash or a small amount of droppings under each bush, which is pre-mixed with the ground. For the second time, prepare a solution of 5 liters of water, 2 tablespoons of superphosphate and 1 nitrophosphate. After flowering, potatoes cannot be fertilized, since in this case nitrates will be present in the tubers. Hilling is carried out before flowering. To do this, the ground level is raised by an average of 5 cm by loosening.
Advantages or disadvantages
The potato variety is one of the few species that can tolerate low and high temperatures. The fruits have good flavor qualities that are not lost even after prolonged storage. The characteristic of the variety indicates the following advantages of the culture:
- versatility, the ability to use the fruit for making mashed potatoes, soups or cooking whole;
- the ability to tolerate temperature changes well;
- high yield rates;
- keeping quality of fruits without loss of external and taste qualities up to 90%, the ability to be stored unchanged for six months;
- ability to withstand difficult transportation conditions.
Potatoes are not prone to darkening after cutting, so they work well for mashed potatoes and chips. On an industrial scale, flour and starch are made from it. The disadvantage of the variety is the lack of resistance to some types of potato diseases and frosts. When grown in unfavorable conditions, gardeners' reviews note a tendency to cracks and an increased formation of small tubers.
Pests and diseases
The variety has good resistance to many potato diseases. The variety tolerates nematode viruses, cancer and other diseases well, but is not able to withstand such scabs. This problem occurs in tubers when grown at high temperatures.
Due to the fact that on the territory of the main part of Russian regions in the summer heat is a rare phenomenon, the appearance of this type of danger is minimized.
If scab is detected, fungicides should be used. It is worth considering that spores can survive in one place for 3 years. In this regard, it is recommended to change the planting territory. The average resistance of the variety is noted for diseases such as late blight and rhizoctonia.
Harvesting and storage
On average, from the moment of planting to receiving ready-made tubers, it takes from 80 to 90 days, in northern regions with a cold climate - 100 days. In the central regions, the harvest time is September.
For harvesting potatoes choose warm sunny weather. After collecting the tubers, the roots are thoroughly ventilated, for which they are placed in an open space for several hours. Store vegetables in a cool dry place.
Gardeners reviews
Olga, Moscow:
“We have been growing the variety for two years, we are happy with everything. Pleases a large number of tubers on one bush, which allows you to get a large amount of potatoes even from a small area.The variety will be liked by lovers of puree, as it turns out to be tender and airy from this variety ”.
Mikhail, Chelyabinsk region:
“They experimented with a variety of varieties on the backyard. Of the stably planted, the Hostess remained. Potatoes are unpretentious and give a good yield in any weather. One of the main advantages is long-term storage of fruits and a small number of tubers spoiling during the winter period ”.
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