Description of the variety
The Magician potato is a high-yielding variety, the growing season of which lasts from three months to 100 days. It differs from many of its relatives in its straight, medium-sized bushes with spreading tops that protect the soil from sunlight, and large light green leaves. Their characteristic feature is the absence of wavy edges. The flowers are lush, with white corollas.
- One bush produces 10-15 tubers; with good care, you can get an average of 320-350 centners of root crops per hectare.
- The average weight of a tuber is 100 grams, some reach 150 grams. The shape of the root crops is oval, slightly elongated, the peel is medium-beige, there are few eyes on the surface.
- The pulp of the tubers is white and juicy. Tasters and consumers consider the taste qualities to be high, classifying potatoes as standard varieties.
- Potatoes contain 12-15% starch. During the cleaning process, the tubers do not darken; during heat treatment they tend to crumble. According to experts, the Magician is ideal for making purees and soups.
Total information
The patent for the variety belongs to the Belogorka Research Institute of Agriculture and the Institute of General Genetics named after. Vavilova. This species was added to the state register more than 15 years ago. Potato Magician, the description of which is presented in this article, is recommended for cultivation in the following regions:
- Central Black Earth Region;
- Far East;
- North Caucasus;
- Volgo-Vyatsky;
- Northwestern.
The variety is planted for sale and for oneself. It withstands temperature changes and does not cause major problems. Potatoes are well transported and do not lose their presentation. Soil with almost any composition is suitable for it.
The sorcerer is a mid-late variety, the tubers of which are ready for harvesting in 80-90 days. About 35 tons of crop are obtained from one hectare. Of these, 2-3 percent are obscene specimens. From 12 to 14 potatoes are harvested from one bush. The weight of one is from 80 to 130 grams. Some tubers reach 150 grams.
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Sorcerer's bushes are erect and spreading. Lush crowns provide shade, which helps retain moisture in the ground. The leaves do not have wavy edges and are light green in color. The inflorescences smell pleasant.
The potato pulp has a milky hue and a sweetish taste. Its color and shape remain unchanged when boiled or fried. This is due to the low starch content (12-15%).
Characteristics of potatoes of the Charodey variety
Mid-early potatoes Charodey are incredibly popular among Russians. Each category of compatriots has their own reasons for this. Manufacturers note:
- good keeping quality, it is 97%. It is noteworthy that the taste and presentation of the Sorcerer’s tubers lasts until spring;
- early ripening - potatoes can be harvested at the end of June;
- resistance to weather changes;
- suitability for mechanical cleaning;
- ability to easily endure long-distance transportation;
- immunity to potato cancer.
The conclusion suggests itself: potatoes are suitable for industrial cultivation. Consumers have their own evaluation criteria:
- taste qualities;
- widely used for gastronomic purposes.
Productivity directly depends on the growing region. In the Volga region, for example, from 180 to 270 centners are collected from one hectare. In the northern region, the figures are higher - from 200 to 370 c/year.
All these are obvious advantages. But there are disadvantages, and they also relate to immunity:
- tubers and tops of potatoes of the Charodey variety are afraid of late blight;
- The variety is susceptible to potato nematode.
Pros and cons of the variety
Enchantress potatoes have a number of advantages. The first is the preservation of marketable appearance, which is why the variety is popular among farmers. The tubers do not deform and therefore tolerate transportation well.
A long storage period allows you to save the harvest until spring. It can be located either in a cellar, warehouse, or on a balcony.
Potatoes have only one drawback - average resistance to cancer. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully cultivate the soil and monitor crop growth.
Productivity is affected not only by the nutritional value of the soil, but also by care. Therefore, the Magician variety needs constant supervision. The bushes need to be watered, hilled, and the soil loosened. Before planting potatoes, fertilizers are applied to the ground; after that, fertilizing is also needed. Only with this approach will it be possible to reap a large harvest.
Landing
The saying “Prepare the sleigh in summer and the cart in winter” best characterizes the process preceding planting the Charodey potato variety. As soon as the harvest is completed, agricultural technicians and gardeners dig up the soil on which the potatoes grew, adding organic and mineral fertilizers.
Potato Magician is not picky about the soil, but heavy soil must be diluted with peat or sand. Manure, clay, compost or peat are added to sandy soil. In the spring, the soil needs to be dug up again, but not as deeply as before the start of winter.
At the same time, experienced gardeners prepare planting material. When sorting out tubers for storage, medium-sized root vegetables are set aside. These are the seeds for the future harvest. Store them separately.
Shortly before planting, usually a month, the tubers are sorted out, discarding spoiled or weak-looking ones. The seeds are laid out on the floor in a warm place so that the sun's rays fall on them. As soon as the tubers turn green, which is a sign of the presence of solanine, you can think about planting. What is solanine needed for? It increases the plant's resistance to disease.
The area for potato beds and the composition of the soil directly affect the future harvest. If the soil is sandy, trenches and ditches are recommended. If groundwater is located nearby, you need to create ridges. On loose soil, the Magician is planted in the traditional way.
As soon as the leaves bloom on the birch tree, the potatoes can be planted in the ground, which by this time should warm up at a depth of 10-12 cm to 8-10°C. As a rule, this happens at the end of April or beginning of May. If the soil is cold or not sufficiently dried, the Sorcerer will respond to this with small tubers; diseases are possible.
Harvesting and storage
When planting in mid-May, the first tubers can be tasted as early as the end of July. They start digging up potatoes when the tops already look drooping and broken. The peak harvest time occurs in August. After a couple of weeks, it is better to remove the top part of the crop so that it does not interfere. Choose a good sunny day for digging and begin the process. Gardeners do not recommend delaying the process several times, since the longer ripe root crops lie in the ground, the more their characteristics deteriorate: weight is lost and shelf life becomes lower.
The collected tubers are sorted by size, and a portion is immediately separated for planting next year. Then the crop must be thoroughly dried from moisture, since it causes rotting. Leave the tubers to dry for 2-3 weeks outdoors or on the veranda. Water should not get on them. After drying, the potatoes acquire a durable, hard skin that protects them from mechanical damage.
The sorted potatoes are poured into bags, after which they are stored in a basement or any other room where the temperature does not rise above 5 degrees Celsius and the humidity is in the range of 40-60%. A small amount of harvest can be stored at home, but if the volume is large, only a cellar, basement, or closet will do. Gardeners claim that the Enchanter stays well until spring, and for some - until summer.
Care
Despite the fact that potatoes are unpretentious, the growing process requires compliance with the basic rules of agricultural technology:
- the time between planting and emergence of seedlings should be used to loosen the soil;
- if there is a threat of frost, it is necessary to sprinkle the seedlings with soil, making sure to maintain a height of no more than 5 cm;
- Do not overdo it with watering. This should only be done if absolutely necessary;
- Potatoes of the Charodey variety need to be hilled three times during the growing season. The first hilling is carried out as soon as the plant reaches 15-20 cm. At this time, it is fed with fertilizers containing nitrogen. The second time the hoe is taken out as soon as the bushes stretch up to 30 cm. At this moment the plant needs potassium fertilizers. The third hilling is carried out after another two weeks. Purpose: to provide oxygen access to the roots.
- Hilling of potatoes can be standard or fan-shaped. In the first case, the soil from the row spacing is raked to the roots. When using the second method, the stems need to be slightly moved to the side, and the soil should be raked into the space between them. This will allow the plant to receive more light and nutrients.
Features of cultivation
The harvest will not disappoint if you take care in advance that the following varieties are not grown in the area where the plant is cultivated:
- tomatoes;
- pepper;
- eggplant;
- other potato varieties.
The ideal predecessors are:
- green manure (peas, winter rye, white mustard);
- beet;
- onion;
- mint;
- cabbage;
- corn.
Fertilizers
During growth, tuber formation and before digging, potatoes of the Charodey variety need fertilizer more than moisture.
- When planting plants, summer residents should add superphosphate, ammonium nitrate, wood ash, and humus to the soil.
- It is recommended to introduce mullein when the tubers have grown a little.
The inflorescences will also serve as a guide for feeding. During their formation, phosphorus and potassium are usually added. Some owners of acres prefer wood ash in the proportion of 0.5 cups per 10 liters. This amount of solution is enough for 20 bushes. Regular superphosphate is added to the soil 3 weeks before harvest.
Planting and caring for crops
The soil is prepared in advance; in the fall it is dug up and humus or compost is added. In the spring, before planting, digging is also carried out. Planting material is selected carefully; medium-sized tubers, without damage or signs of disease, are best suited. A few weeks before planting, they are transferred to a warm room with a temperature of 15-17 degrees Celsius. As soon as the sprouts grow to 2 cm, the potatoes are sorted again. Large potatoes can be cut into two halves, each of them should have a pair of eyes with shoots.
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Immediately before planting in the soil, the tubers are treated with a growth stimulator and fungicides. Some also use folk remedies; potatoes can be sprinkled with ash and sprinkled with a solution of potassium permanganate. Planting is carried out from late April to June, when planting potatoes depends on the climate.
The main condition is that the soil warms up to 17 degrees; in case of return frosts, the plantings are covered. The variety is not picky about the composition of the soil, but it is best to choose loose, fertile soil. The holes are dug at a distance of 35 cm, up to 10 cm deep, with 65-70 cm left between rows. Before planting, experienced gardeners recommend adding wood ash to the hole.
Shoots appear already on the 15th day. Care consists of loosening the beds, hilling, weeding, as well as regular, moderate watering. To keep plants healthy, it is necessary to treat them with agents against diseases and pests. Both store-bought drugs and folk remedies are suitable for this.
On a note!
The variety tolerates drought well, but it is better to water the plantings regularly.
Diseases and pests
Potatoes with the magical name Sorcerer are resistant to viruses and diseases. This variety is not afraid of late blight and cancer. But the golden nematode and Colorado potato beetles can greatly torment farmers and gardeners.
The following will help protect the area from problems:
- Correct crop rotation. Potatoes should be planted after green manure.
- Strict selection of tubers used for seeds.
Before planting, you can treat the soil with chemicals, and during growth, spray the bushes with insecticides.
A few simple rules will make caring for potatoes easier:
- It is necessary to plant potatoes as far as possible from vegetable beds;
- Scented plants planted between potato bushes will help fight the Colorado potato beetle: dill, marigolds, garlic, calendula.
- It is necessary to remove tops and spoiled leaves in a timely manner.
Reviews
“The Charodey potato variety did not disappoint, but there are some nuances. For a good harvest, you need to pick the flowers on time. It blossomed very powerfully for us. Also, pay attention to hilling, otherwise the tubers will spread to the sides. Two buckets of potatoes were collected from 40 root crops. Now that we understand a lot, we hope that the harvest will be better,” Ivan Roslyakov, Podolsk
“We liked the new variety for us, Charodey. The tubers are smooth and neat. I noticed that during storage the eyes hatch early, so we choose a cool place for the seeds. The sprouts do not stretch and remain plump and short. It didn’t work out for us in the middle early,” Elena Popova, Izhevsk
Productivity
This mid-late table variety gives a good level of yield. You can expect tubers already on the 80th or 90th day after planting. A long growing season is typical for all mid-late varieties. A planted hectare will yield at least 27 tons of potatoes; if the conditions were ideal and proper care, you can count on 35 tons. The level of marketability is high, can reach 97%. But the minimum never falls below 86%.
Potato Magician, when considering the description of the variety and reviews, is already liked by many gardeners, but in reality it is even better.
