Description of the Rogneda potato variety, features of cultivation and care
Rogneda potatoes were developed by Belarusian breeders relatively recently. During this time, he became popular not only in Belarus, but also abroad. The reason for this is its good taste and pest resistance. The northwestern and central regions of the Russian Federation are most suitable for growing Rogneda.
Description of the variety
Rogneda potatoes are a medium late variety, with a ripening period of 95 to 110 days. The bushes are spreading, tall, with dark green leaves. The tops grow intensively, the flowers are medium in size.
The variety is characterized by smooth, oval tubers. The weight of 1 fruit varies from 80 to 120 grams. The potato has a dense, yellowish rind. It boils well, but does not lose its taste. The starch content in it varies from 12 to 16%. The variety is suitable for all cooking options.
The properties of potatoes allow it to be transported over long distances and stored for a long time. At the same time, taste and attractive appearance are preserved.
Potato yield varies from 200 to 350 centners per hectare.
Growing
For high yields, it is important to adhere to basic growing and care guidelines. Potatoes are planted in an open area, not devoid of sunlight. Light to medium soils are ideal; heavy soils can reduce yields.
In the fall, the site is dug up and fertilized. It is best to use organic or wood ash. In the spring, the beds are dug up again, after which complex fertilizers or rotted manure are added.
Planting potatoes are harvested in the fall, immediately after harvest. It is important to choose quality root vegetables that will sprout strong growth. It is recommended to germinate the tubers before planting. For this, the roots are placed in special boxes or boxes, where the air temperature is about 8 degrees. In this case, it is recommended to turn the potatoes periodically.
The landing of Rogneda is carried out under favorable weather conditions. The soil should warm up to 8 degrees. When disembarking, it is important to consider the following recommendations:
- make sufficiently deep pits;
- pits should be at least 35 cm apart from each other, since Rogneda is characterized by spreading bushes;
- dense planting of tubers reduces yield.
Care features
After 1.5-2 weeks, the first shoots appear. At the same time, weeds emerge earlier, therefore, after 7-10 days, the soil is gently loosened with a rake.
The variety is resistant to dry weather and does not need frequent watering.Abundant hydration is required only at the stage of budding and flowering. Watering is also required before hilling, which is carried out at least 2 times. The first hilling is carried out when the sprouts reach 10 cm, the second - after 1.5–2 weeks, when the tops in the row begin to close. Before the second procedure, watering is also carried out and nitrophoska is added. Each bush relies on about 10 g of the substance.
Harvesting takes place in mid-September. After digging up the tubers, they are dried for several hours in the open air, so they will quickly be cleared of adhering soil. Immediately sort and select the tubers for seeds.
Advantages and disadvantages
Potatoes have practically no flaws. The only thing is that in unsuitable soil, small fruits can come across and a large amount of liquid can accumulate in the potatoes. The positive features of the variety are as follows:
- good taste;
- the possibility of long-term storage under the right conditions;
- high concentration of vitamin C, which makes the variety extremely useful for the body;
- high yields with minimal effort;
- unpretentiousness to the soil (the harvest will be good even in poor-quality soil);
- attractive presentation, which allows grow potatoes for implementation.
The characteristic of the variety clearly indicates that the potato has no shortcomings.
Pests and diseases
The main pest of the variety is the Colorado potato beetle. You can fight it with a strong solution of salt water, the decaying smell of onion husks, wood ash or pine sawdust, which are placed in each hole when planting.
As for other pests and diseases, the Rogneda variety is resistant to them. Potatoes are moderately resistant to the following diseases:
- blackleg;
- fusarium rot;
- scab.
It shows absolute resistance to such diseases:
- cyst nematode;
- late blight;
- potato cancer.
Collection and storage
Rogneda is harvested in mid-September. The bushes are carefully dug in with a shovel to prevent damage to the potatoes. Root crops are thrown on the ground and lie in the open air for several hours until they are completely dry and cleared of soil. After that, the tubers are sorted. Close attention is paid to damaged, incised and rotten fruits. In no case should they get stored with the rest of the potatoes. Otherwise, there is a risk of losing a significant amount of the crop.
Tubers with the slightest damage are set aside and eaten first.
The room where potatoes are stored should be cool, dark and well ventilated. As a rule, a basement is used for this. But you can also dig a special hole for potatoes, but it must be insulated from the inside using boards. Potato storage temperature should be within 2-4 degrees. Higher temperature marks will promote sprouting of tubers, and freezing temperatures will cause spoilage.
For storage, tubers are poured into bins or special boxes, which are placed on wooden supports. The word “special” means that there should be small holes in their walls for air to enter. Many gardeners shift the tubers with elderberry or fern leaves, this ensures better preservation.
Note! The boxes in which potatoes are stored should not be placed close to the walls, this will obstruct the passage of air.
If you periodically ventilate the room, throw away rotten potatoes in time, fight excess moisture and do not forget to maintain the desired temperature, the preservation of the Rogneda potato variety will be excellent.
Thus, the description of the variety allows us to conclude that Rogneda is an attractive variety that is suitable for domestic and industrial cultivation. Good preservation and taste of potatoes make it popular not only among gardeners, but also among buyers.
