Description of the potato variety Karatop, its characteristics and cultivation
Unpretentious and versatile in consumption, potatoes have long earned recognition in Russia. The Karatop potato originated in Germany. The successful fruit of German selection quickly found its admirers outside the homeland. Residents of different regions of Russia often choose a plant for planting because of its high yield, early maturity and good taste.
General plant data
In 2000, authorized persons entered the potato variety Karatop into the State Register for the North-West and Volga Regions. Characteristics of the variety and distinctive features of the appearance:
- Very early, after 50 days, you can start digging up root crops;
- Table variety;
- Bush of medium height;
- Plant type - semi-erect;
- Weak or completely absent anthocyanin coloration of the stem;
- The intermediate leaves are medium in size;
- Green tops;
- Weak wave along the edges of the foliage;
- Few white flowers during flowering;
- High yield, up to 50 tons per 1 hectare of planting;
- The number of root crops on each bush is 25 pieces;
- Consistent results regardless of soil type;
- Poor drought tolerance;
- Resistance to mechanical damage;
- Resistance to a number of diseases;
- Tubers are susceptible to late blight;
- Not prone to reaction to viruses Y and A;
- Used for industrial planting;
- Stored for a long time;
- Long distance transportation possible.
IMPORTANT! The main distinguishing feature of the variety is its high development rate.
Description of potato tubers of the Karatop variety:
- Oval-round shape, approaching spherical;
- Yellow skin;
- Light yellow pulp;
- Smooth, smooth surface;
- Small amount of shallow eyes;
- Contains up to 15% starch;
- Good taste;
- Medium-grained pulp structure;
- Convenient for mechanical cleaning;
- The mass of an individual tuber is 65-100 grams.
The table variety is widely used in cooking. It is boiled, fried, stuffed, frozen. The vegetable is used as an ingredient in salads and soups, as a side dish. Consumer reviews indicate the excellent taste of potatoes with different cooking options.
Growing recommendations
The variety is not whimsical. Planting and prep work is similar to most potato varieties. For sowing, you should choose a flat surface, without darkening. For the fastest harvest, the seed tubers are taken out of storage and moved to a warm, bright place. Potatoes can be placed directly on the floor, or in a container with good oxygen access. Germination takes 3 to 4 weeks.The length of the processes should not exceed 5 mm.
In the autumn, soil preparation takes place:
- Removal of vegetation residues;
- Digging;
- Adding fertilizers, superphosphate and ash.
Planting potatoes is not started until the soil warms up. The recommended air temperature is 20-29 degrees, with a soil temperature of 8 degrees. For sowing, it is necessary to prepare holes up to 20 centimeters deep and fill with ash and humus. Landing should be done according to the scheme 30 × 80 centimeters, loves a tight fit. The planting is sprinkled with soil and watered abundantly. Follow-up care includes:
- Loosening;
- Weed cleaning;
- Carrying out preventive measures against diseases, spraying bushes with systemic contact fungicides;
- Foliage processing from the Colorado potato beetle;
- Watering.
More attention should be paid during the ripening period. To get a good harvest, the originator advises to water the plant abundantly.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day to all! I advise gardeners who love potatoes to plant the Karatop variety. An excellent option for the inhabitants of the Northwest region. Potatoes yield an excellent harvest in poor soils. I remove 25 potatoes from one bush, the weight of the fruits is about 100 grams. The plant loves watering, unpretentious care. Ripe root vegetable has excellent taste and marketable appearance. You can store it for a long time. I did not find any minuses for myself.
Ekaterina Andromedova, 55 years old.
Greetings to all gardeners! I want to leave positive feedback to German breeders. Thanks for the variety of potatoes Karatop! A resistant plant, it is not afraid of almost any diseases and viruses. Feels great in poor soils, does not require serious care. For a better harvest, it is enough to water and weed the bushes well. The crop can be harvested within 50 days after planting. The early ripening plant is easy to care for and has an excellent root vegetable taste. The table variety will complement salad, soup or serve as an independent side dish. Stored for a long time, can be safely transported over long distances. Recommend!
Anastasia Polikarpova, 54 years old.
