The best potato varieties for central Russia

It’s hard to imagine a Russian’s vegetable plot without potatoes, which are in demand every day. The crop is high-yielding and does not have high maintenance requirements. To date, breeders have received over 200 varieties of different ripening periods, zoned for the central regions of the country.

Based on the purpose of cultivation and preferences, each owner of the site can begin to cultivate the variety he likes. After reading this article, you will find out what the best, most productive potato varieties for central Russia are recommended by specialists in this industry.

Growing potatoes in the middle zone

A characteristic feature of the Middle Zone, in other words, the Central European part of Russia, is a moderate continental climate and excess humidity. There are no severe frosts or heat here. Moderate seasonality: snowy and mild winters and warm and cool summers. Average temperatures in winter range from -8, -12 degrees, in summer +17, +23. The warm period lasts from the end of May to mid-September.

Gardeners in this region have to devote all their efforts to combating excessive moisture, which turns their peaty and podzolic soils into swamps. The potato yield here is quite high - up to 0.5 tons. With special care, these figures increase by 10–20%.

Types of Potatoes

According to the speed of ripening, potatoes are divided into the following types:

• Early ones - ripen 50-60 days after germination, cannot be stored, and are eaten immediately after digging.
• Mid-season - 70-90 days from germination - are distinguished by good growth and storage in the conditions of central Russia.
• Late ones - more than 100 days - are not grown in the open ground of this region, as they do not have time to ripen.

Planting potatoes in the central zone begins in early May, when the soil warms up to +12 degrees, and the night air is not lower than +15 degrees. At first, planting is covered with film to prevent sudden frosts.

Potatoes are usually watered with precipitation. The exception is the appearance of sprouts, budding and the end of flowering. During these periods, plants need additional watering and fertilizing.

Not every potato variety can be grown in central Russia

Variety depending on climate

A good harvest will be produced by a variety that matches the soil type and climatic characteristics of the region. The middle zone is a huge territory, in different areas of which there are distinctive weather conditions. Therefore, preferences are given to different varieties of potatoes.

For example, in the Moscow region, with its high humidity and cloudiness, mainly early potato varieties with good resistance to late blight are chosen for planting. The most common are Early rose, Falensky, Provento, Lyubimets, Ostara, Lorch, Peredovik, Priekulsky early, Penza early ripening, Lugovskoy, Nevsky, Charodey, Sineglazka, Udacha, Zhukovsky.

In the north-west of Russia, varieties that tolerate frost and sudden temperature changes have an advantage. Popular are Amorosa, Impala, Latona, Karatop, Nida, Garnet, Romano, Aurora, Folva.

Mid-season varieties of crops

Mid-season potato varieties are also suitable for central Russia. The main thing is to carefully monitor the condition of the tops and spray them in time to prevent fungal diseases. If the weather is humid and warm for several days, it is customary to remove the lower leaves. Mid-season varieties are stored better. Many species, bred not so long ago, boast resistance to nematodes, pests, and fungal diseases.

Potato varieties for cultivation in the middle zone are mainly represented by drought-resistant species. They don't even need to be watered. The plant makes do with precipitation, and if you mulch the soil with grass, you can not only retain moisture in the soil, but also protect the plantings from the appearance of weeds.

Sineglazka

Mid-season potato varieties for the middle zone are represented by Sineglazka, which, unfortunately, is increasingly being replaced by new imported hybrids. Ripening time is 80-100 days, depending on the growing method and weather conditions. The bushes are tall and spreading. The tubers are smooth, oblong in shape, with white flesh. The peel is dark with a bluish tint, rough.

One root vegetable weighs about 200 g. Tasty tubers contain a relatively small amount of starch. High-yielding varieties, such as Sineglazka, bear fruit well in any type of soil.

Son

Another mid-season type of potato, which is often planted in the central regions, is Sonny. The ripening period for root crops is about 140 days. The bushes are tall, spreading, reaching 60 cm in height. The foliage is bright green and medium in size. The advantage of the species is its good survival rate in any climatic conditions.

The tubers are oblong, flat with white flesh. The peel is pink and has a mesh pattern. The weight of one root crop reaches 90-100g. From one bush you can get 40-50 medium-sized potatoes with high quality indicators. The son is resistant to many potato diseases.

Even the best elite varieties of potatoes cannot compare with the sonny variety. The only drawback is the inability to plant the species in open, windy areas. Tall tops will constantly break under gusts of wind, which can negatively affect the yield.

Rocco

It appeared in our territories only in 2002. It is highly resistant to diseases. The ripening speed is 100-120 days. The bushes are compact. erect.

The root vegetables are small in size, round in shape, and have a red skin. When cut, the flesh is cream-colored. The weight of a potato reaches 120 g. After heat treatment, it retains its shape. Great for making purees, soups and frying. Has good taste characteristics, not watery.

Early potato varieties for Central Russia - description

To get a harvest in mid-summer, gardeners grow unpretentious early potatoes that ripen before the spread of diseases and all kinds of pests begins. You can dig up fresh potatoes in open ground within 50 days from the moment of germination, and in greenhouses even earlier. But having dug it up, it must be immediately consumed as food, since it cannot be stored for long periods of time.

The most popular early varieties table

The most popular varieties - photo gallery

Kamensky is absolutely immune to the Colorado potato beetle Varmas potatoes have good keeping quality

Pogarsky is a high-yielding potato variety

Bellar will grow on almost all types of soil

Early varieties of crops

The climate features make it possible to grow mainly early types of potatoes in the central regions. Their ripening period ranges from 45 to 90 days. Harvesting can begin at the end of June.

If desired, early ripening species can be planted twice a year. The main thing is to treat the plants with insecticides in a timely manner.

Impala

One of the earliest varieties of Impala. You can harvest the crop within 1.5 months after planting in open ground. It is not affected by golden nematodes and potato cancer.

The tops are tall, covered with dense greenery. From a bush you can collect 20 large root crops weighing 150 g each. The total yield is 500-600 centners per hectare.

Adretta

Just recently, varieties of potatoes with yellow flesh were considered forage, but after the emergence of this species, everything changed. The early potato variety Adretta is ideal for the middle zone. The ripening time of the crop is 80-85 days from the moment of planting. Description of the variety:

• the bush is not tall, erect;
• oval fruits with yellow flesh;
• the peel is rough and yellowish in color;
• from 1 hectare you can get up to 400 centners of excellent quality potatoes.

The main advantage of the early type of Adretta potato is its immunity to temperature changes. Taste indicators are beyond praise. After heat treatment, the potatoes disintegrate. Used for making purees and chips, not very suitable for frying. An important advantage of the hybrid is its unpretentiousness to the soil composition.

Bellarosa

The early Bellarosa culture has good quality and taste characteristics. Already 50 days after planting, the harvest is carried out. In the southern regions, you can harvest twice. Has high drought resistance. The composition of the soil for growing is not important.

The tubers are oval, when cut the flesh is creamy yellow. The peel is pink, rough. The fruits cook well. From 1 hectare you can harvest up to 400 centners of potatoes.

Rosara

Rosara variety is suitable for dietary nutrition

High-yielding varieties of early potatoes are represented by Rosara. The ripening period of tubers is 70 days. The most important advantages of the type: good shelf life and high resistance to mechanical damage. The species is resistant to many diseases, such as potato canker, late blight, and blackleg.

Description of culture:

• semi-spreading bush, erect, of medium height;
• oblong tuber with cream or yellowish pulp;
• the peel is reddish-pink, rough;
• The weight of a potato fluctuates around 130 g.

Good keeping quality of root crops is ensured by low starch content. Potatoes are also often used to make dried raw materials. Potatoes of the early variety Rosara are dug up at the end of June. Root vegetables are not overcooked and are very tasty. This variety of nightshade can be included in the diet.

Luck

A distinctive feature of the early-ripening type of potato is Luck, the round shape of the fruit. The root crop weighs from 150 to 250 g. The peel is light-colored, almost transparent, smooth. The pulp is creamy. Luck is great for pureeing and frying. It is considered a universal variety.

The advantage is not only good taste, but also low susceptibility to all kinds of diseases. Potato Luck adapts well to any type of soil and tolerates temperature changes and drought. Tubers retain an attractive appearance for a long time and are perfectly stored.

Gala

One of the representatives of the early types of potatoes is Gala. An unpretentious variety that responds especially well to abundant watering. From one bush you can get 25 large potatoes of the same size.

The ripening period is 70 days. This is one of the most popular species; breeders fell in love with it due to its high resistance to various diseases and pests. After heat treatment, the tubers are crumbly and have good taste.

Lugovskoy

The variety was bred on the basis of Sineglazka. The ripening period is from 80 to 90 days. The species has gained particular popularity due to its good preservation (97% of the total harvest). The bushes are medium-sized, the stem is erect. The leaves are dark, matte.

Root vegetables are oval. When cut, the flesh is white and retains its color during heat treatment. The fruits are tasty and crumbly. The variety is highly resistant to potato diseases and moderately resistant to late blight. Does not like too wet soil. Growing this potato variety for the middle zone is possible without regular watering; it will have enough natural precipitation for full development.

Mid-season and productive

The most popular potato varieties are mid-season. They store well in winter and their tubers taste much better than the early ones.

Popular mid-season varieties table

Photo gallery

Latona tolerates high humidity well. Romano variety is ideal for sale and is resistant to drought. Irbitsky is able to grow in unfavorable conditions.

Slavyanka prefers light sandy soils

For different geographical locations

Potatoes grown in central Russia are tastier than in the south.

The right climate and rich soils contribute to a rich harvest. Planting early ripening varieties makes it possible to get the first harvest in early July. The early ones appear already 50-60 days after planting.

For central Russia, the following are suitable: “Friendly”, “Uralsky Early”, “Udacha”, “Sosnovsky”, “Belorussky”, “Slavyanka”, “Vyatka”.

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Slav

For the Moscow region they must be resistant to diseases and unpretentious to climate change. It is recommended to plant: “Spring”, “Zhukovsky”, “Timo”, “Nevsky”, “Lugovskoy”.

Lugovskoy

For the North-Western regions, it is necessary to plant varieties that are most adapted to soil and climatic conditions: “Amorosa”, “Zhukovsky Ranniy”, “Impala”, “Karatop”, “Latona”, “Prigozhy 2”, “Freske”, “Adretta” , “Rozhdestvensky”, “Sante”, “Aurora”, “Romano”.

Romano Aurora

Late ripening

Late-ripening potatoes in central Russia do not have time to ripen, so they are not grown here in open ground.

The best late potato varieties table

The best late varieties - photo gallery

Zhuravinka - drought-resistant variety

Lightning grows on any soil

It's kept well

Victory grows in heat and drought

Rating of the best potato varieties for the middle zone

High-yielding varieties

Every gardener wants to have high-yielding potatoes on his plot. There are many varieties with good performance intended for Central Russia. But to achieve them, you need to provide the plants with good care, including weeding, watering, hilling, fertilizers, protection from diseases and pests.

The highest yielding varieties - table

High-yielding varieties photos

Bryansk early keeps well

The reserve forms many fruits

Monalisa is the most virus-resistant variety

Felox tolerates transportation well

The best late potato varieties for the middle zone

Lorch

Rating: 5.0

A worthy leader in our rating is a table variety bred by the famous Soviet breeder A.G. Lorch in 1922. It is known to every vegetable grower in our country and is loved by many summer residents and farmers because of its environmental plasticity, high taste and preservation qualities, immunity from diseases, viruses and pests. The bushes are tall and erect. The tubers are oval, elongated, weighing 100-115 g. 9-11 pieces are formed in one nest. From one hundred square meters they consistently harvest 300-350 kg. In a favorable season - 400 kg. The peel is smooth, the flesh is white.

The variety is universal, recommended for all types of culinary processing. It is used industrially to make starch. The tubers are easily peeled and do not darken when cut. Keeping quality is high. Potatoes are not susceptible to mechanical stress and are stored until summer. It is not picky about soils and does not require special care.

Thanks to their age, potatoes have taken root not only in the middle zone. It is grown in various climatic zones of our country. It is also popular among European farmers.

Advantages

• even, smooth tubers;
• long periods of rest;
• used for industrial purposes;
• not afraid of bad weather conditions;
• resistance to viruses, bacteria and fungi.

Flaws

• not detected.

Asterix

Rating: 4.9

On the second line of the rating are potatoes of Dutch selection, which are distinguished by high taste characteristics and yield, for which they were distinguished among other elite varieties of late ripening. It is widely used by manufacturers of chips and French fries, as it does not lose shape or darken during cooking. The variety tolerates mechanical harvesting well, so it is suitable for seedlings in agricultural areas. Harvesting occurs on the 130th day, although the first digging can be done on the 100th day.

The plant is compact, erect, with a moderate amount of foliage. From 1 bush, 8-12 root crops weighing 60-110 g are collected. They are elongated, oval, and even in shape. The peel is bright red, rough to the touch. The eyes are few in number and lie shallow. The pulp is pale yellow. The variety is adapted to all types of soils and does not require additional fertilizers.

The culture has a long shelf life. The harvest is stored until late spring without sprouting. Potatoes are resistant to mechanical stress and do not form dark spots on the surface due to impacts.

Advantages

• best variety for frying;
• high commercial quality of tubers;
• immunity to viruses and diseases;
• excellent keeping quality;
• drought resistance.

Flaws

• not detected.

Zhuravinka

Rating: 4.8

Third place in the ranking is occupied by a variety obtained as a result of crossing Dutch and Polish crops by Belarusian breeders. The plant is erect, low, slightly spreading, multituberous. The number of root crops is on average 25, but often 35-40 or more are observed. They are round oval and smooth. The eyes are insignificant. The skin is red, the flesh is light yellow. Thanks to the smooth surface, the soil is easily separated when harvesting, and peeling does not require effort.

The variety is a table variety and has excellent taste properties. It is designed for any type of processing. Potatoes are used industrially for the production of chips, starch, and fast food. When cutting, the flesh does not darken. When boiling and frying, the shape is retained without boiling or falling apart. There are no large lumps in the puree. According to reviews, many summer residents grow the crop for making pancakes and potato pancakes.

The weight of the tuber is 90-140 g. Marketability reaches 96%. The variety is perfectly stored until summer and does not taste sweet when frozen. It is highly resistant to nematode, canker, blackleg and late blight. The Colorado potato beetle chooses other crops, but is indifferent to the “Crane”.

Advantages

• long storage period;
• resistance to major viruses and diseases;
• does not arouse interest in the Colorado potato beetle;
• high taste characteristics.

Flaws

• sensitive to lack of moisture.

Picasso

Rating: 4.7

The rating is completed by a late variety for table use, bred by scientists from the Netherlands. In 1995 it was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. The name was given to it because of its unusual color. The growing season is 120 days. The tubers are oval-shaped, large. Up to 20 pieces are collected from one bush, up to 320 kg from one hundred square meters. The peel is even, smooth, with few shallow eyes. The flesh is creamy. The taste is very delicate. During cooking, potatoes do not fall apart; they are suitable for salads, soups, and purees. Due to the low starch content, it does not darken when cut.

The variety is unpretentious, equally well adapted to waterlogging and drought. It does not require additional fertilizing and thrives in all types of soil. Keeping quality is higher than standard and is 90%. Potatoes are stored until late spring without rotting or sprouting. The culture has high immunity to cancer, scab, nematode, and viruses.

The variety is loved by many summer residents because of the attractive appearance of even and smooth tubers. It thrives in poor, low-moisture soils. The bushes are small, medium spreading. Root crops are compactly located, which makes harvesting easier.

Advantages

• interesting appearance;
• suitable for all types of culinary processing;
• high marketability;
• immunity to most diseases;
• low starch content.

Flaws

• weakly resistant to late blight.

The most delicious potatoes

The taste of the tubers is the main thing for which potatoes are, in principle, grown by gardeners. In this matter, you should take into account your culinary preferences. Some varieties of potatoes are good for making mashed potatoes, others are great for soups and baking, others can be eaten raw, adding to a salad, and there are also varieties that are universally prepared.

The most delicious varieties - table

The most delicious root vegetables - photo

Stonefly is suitable for all soil types

Aurora is demanding on soil looseness

Blueberry contains many amino acids

Rating of early potato varieties. Top 30

Red Sonya

Designed for cultivation in the southern latitudes of the country and in the Volga-Vyatka geographical zone. It is valued for its rapid ripening - from the appearance of leaves to harvesting 45 days. Bushes of medium height, stems pointing upward.

Varietal features:

• maximum yield when harvested after 45 days is 175 c/ha, after 55 days - 318 c/ha;
• potatoes are oval, weigh 78-122 g, red in color with small eyes;
• the flesh is yellow.

Starch here is 13.3% - can be used for cooking soups, not particularly suitable for purees. Tasters find the taste good. The variety is not difficult to grow - it is resistant to diseases, including cancer and nematodes. Susceptibility to late blight is average; agricultural practices must be followed.

Review by Elena, Ulyanovsk. This is my first year growing it. The potatoes ripened earlier than the neighbor's, the potatoes were smooth and easy to peel. There is only one minus: there is little yield in the bush, it seems to me.

IVORY RASSET

This type of potato is intended for planting in the Black Earth Region and can be grown in the North-Western regions of the country. The bushes are tall, spreading, hilling is necessary.

Consumer properties:

• the weight of the first coping (45 days after germination) is 62-121 c/ha, the second (55 days after germination) - 153-208 c/ha;
• tubers are yellow in color, with white pulp, and have an elongated shape;
• starch level 18.2%.

The main purpose is to prepare French fries; they are suitable for frying, mashed potatoes and a number of main courses; potatoes are not suitable for soup. The variety has good resistance to cancer and nematode.

Resistance to late blight is average - timely treatment with antifungal drugs and compliance with growing conditions are important.

Aksenia

Axenia potatoes will feel best in the North-West region. The bush here will be of medium size, moderately compact, the stems are located at an angle. The plant is early ripening and can be harvested 1.5 months after germination.

Potato characteristics:

• yield on day 45 is 158-187 c/ha, on day 55 184-279 c/ha;
• average potato weight 105 g;
• marketability up to 98%;
• the shape of the tubers is elongated oval;
• The color of the peel and pulp is yellow.

The purpose is universal - you can use it for any dish or process it into French fries. The amount of starch is no more than 13%. Has good resistance to diseases, including late blight, nematode, mosaic and cancer.

Productivity above standards and early ripening will appeal to owners of private household plots and peasant farms.

Alyona

Alena potatoes are recommended for farms located in Western Siberia. The tops are of medium height, not compact, the stems are powerful. The leaves are large, rich green. Yield indicators are higher than standard for the Omsk region.

Varietal features:

• harvest weight on day 45 150 c/ha, on day 55 172 c/ha;
• the highest recorded yield is 391 c/ha;
• tuber weight up to 167 g, minimum - 86 g;
• the peel is red, smooth;
• the pulp is white.

The tubers are flavorful and versatile, making crispy fried potatoes. Can be used for making soups, starch level is about 15%. Good resistance to cancer, scab, nematode, rhizoctonia, but mediocre to late blight. Tolerates dry periods well.

Review by Victoria, Omsk. I really like these potatoes. It ripens early and lies for a long time in winter. The entire harvest can be dug up at once - it ripens together.

Diamond

Designed for small farms in the Volga-Vyatka region. The bushes are tall, spreading, the stems have weak branching, and are densely strewn with foliage. Ripening is early, the total weight of the dug crop can reach 157-303 c/ha.

Characteristics of tubers:

• weight 46-135 g;
• color light yellow, almost white;
• creamy flesh;
• many ocelli, shallow;
• the surface is relatively flat.

A universal-purpose variety, suitable for processing and preparing side dishes. Due to the high starch content (18.5%) it is of little use for soups (the potatoes will boil over). The tubers store well and can withstand long-term storage.

The plant has strong immunity against cancer and nematodes, but is easily affected by late blight. Pre-planting treatment of tubers and spraying of bushes with copper solutions is important.

Bellaprima

An early ripening variety intended for cultivation in the central regions of the country. Can be used for table purposes, but is more suitable for the production of chips. The plant is medium in size with light green foliage.

Varietal qualities:

• yield on day 45 is 72-137 c/ha, on day 55 150-224 c/ha;
• the maximum established yield in the Moscow region is 301 c/ha;
• potato weight ranges from 99-150 g;
• the peel and pulp are yellow;
• eyes are shallow.

Potato tubers have a long shelf life, keeping quality is 97%. High marketability rates - 94%. The starch level is low, 11%.

According to the copyright holder, the variety has high resistance to diseases, including viral ones. There is no data on late blight.

Bonus

Another species that can be successfully cultivated in the central regions of the Russian Federation. As with Bellaprima, the main use is for making chips and French fries. Bonus is grown on peasant farms.

The variety is early ripening, already on the 45th day after germination you can dig 75-114 c/ha. In the second digging, 55 days after germination, farmers collect up to 122 c/ha. Other features:

• compact plant, medium height;
• oval tubers;
• the flesh is yellow;
• average potato weight 83-126 g;
• starch level up to 17.9%.

If grown tubers are removed promptly and correctly and certain storage conditions are created, the shelf life will be high - up to 96%. Even by the end of storage, most of the stocks will retain weight and will not be affected by rot.

Susceptibility to major diseases of cruciferous crops is low. There is no data on resistance to the late blight pathogen.

Explosive

The varietal properties are most fully revealed when cultivated in the fields of the central regions of Russia, but planting in neighboring regions is permissible, with the exception of those located to the north. Suitable for food, has a table purpose. It is practically not grown for industrial purposes.

Indicators of the Explosive potato:

• for the first dig you can harvest 85-185 c/ha, for the next 198-232 c/ha;
• record harvesting was recorded in the Ivanovo region - 350 c/ha;
• The weight of a potato varies between 96-125 g.

The susceptibility to late blight was tested at the Research Institute of Phytopathology, whose specialists rendered a verdict: moderate resistance to the pathogen. High risk of nematode damage. Excellent resistance to cancer and banded mosaics.

Vineta

Potatoes of the Vineta variety are early ripening and are well cultivated in open ground in the North Caucasus and central Russia. The bush is tall, highly developed, foliage is average. The leaves are predominantly light green. The plant is resistant to prolonged absence of rain and watering, and can be grown in conditions of frequent droughts.

Harvest indicators:

• the total mass of tubers after the first harvest is 127-159 c/ha, after the second - 155-220 c/ha;
• elongated oval-shaped potatoes;
• the skin and flesh are yellow.

Subject to compliance with agricultural technology standards and favorable weather conditions, you can get up to 238 c/ha. At the same time, regular treatments of the tops against late blight are required - the variety is moderately predisposed to it. There will be no problems with other diseases. It is better to use the tubers immediately for food; they are not suitable for long-term storage - the shelf life is 87%.

Review from Ekaterina, Kirov region . I planted Vineta for testing in May, and towards the end of July I decided to dig it up. I was pleased with the harvest from the bush; I got 1.55 kg on the steelyard. I didn't notice any rot.

Goryanka

Russian breeders recommend the Goryanka variety for planting on farms in the North Caucasus region. The primary purpose is processing into chips and french fries. Can be used in home cooking, but not for first courses.

The bush is squat, compact, with soft green leaves, with barely noticeable wavy along the perimeter. It is distinguished by its rapid ripening and drought resistance. Yield indicators:

• marketable - 188-237 c/ha;
• first dig - 120-153 c/ha;
• second dig - 160-181 c/ha:
• record in the Stavropol Territory - 384 c/ha;
• fetal weight - 79-132.

The tubers are yellow, with creamy flesh, and do not have any special bumpiness. The eyes are shallow and easy to clean. Tasting score is good. Starch content according to laboratory data is 14.9-16.2%.

Resistance to the golden nematode is mediocre, as well as to late blight. For successful cultivation one cannot do without comprehensive preventive measures, including the preparation of planting material.

Dolphin

An early ripening variety, it is prescribed for cultivation on the lands of the Central region of the Russian Federation. It is distinguished by a good harvest, excellent keeping quality (up to 99%) and excellent taste.

The tops are medium in size, with deep green leaves. Has a white corolla. Yield values ​​at the standard level:

• marketable - 170-256 c/ha;
• first - 82-195 c/ha;
• subsequent (on the 55th day from germination) - 132-215 c/ha;
• maturation is friendly;
• tuber weight 80-132 g.

Potatoes as chosen, with smooth yellow skin. The pulp is light yellow when cut. There are few eyes, they are shallow. The taste is excellent, you can cook any dishes from potatoes, they are not suitable for processing.

There is a significant drawback - low resistance to late blight, including tops. It copes well with other diseases. The risk of developing spotted mosaic in the variety is extremely low.

Zhukovsky early

It is considered one of the best Russian potato varieties, which breeders look up to when creating descriptions. It has a developed aerial part of medium size, semi-spreading type with a purple corolla. The leaves are small, green, with a glossy surface.

Characteristics of early Zhukovsky in terms of productivity:

• marketable - 400-450 c/ha;
• tuber weight - 100-120 g;
• maturation is friendly.

Potatoes are approximately the same size with light pink skin and red eyes. The starch content is insignificant, no more than 12% - it can be used for table purposes, but the puree will not be crumbly. It has increased resistance to common potato diseases, but is often affected by late blight.

Review from Irina, Kumertau. I've been growing potatoes for a long time. When planting in May, we harvest by August. In cooking, you have to adapt to potatoes: they boil quickly. According to personal observations, the plant loves watering.

Kamensky

The Kamensky potato variety is zoned for the Ural and Volga-Vyatka regions - here the declared characteristics will be fully manifested with proper care. The bushes are intermediate, the leaves are medium in area, dark green.

Yield declared by the originator:

• the first and second digs are 95 and 176 c/ha, respectively;
• maximum - 252 c/ha;
• tuber weight - 96-108 g.

Potatoes are uniformly red in color, oval, light yellow when cut. Their keeping quality is excellent, at 97%. Tasters note good taste, starch content 12.2-16.8%. It has high resistance to spotted mosaic and cancer, average resistance to late blight and low resistance to golden nematode. Requires preventive treatments.

Review from Olga, Bashkiria . Our Kamensky variety performs well. I am pleased with the powerful tops and good preservation of the tubers. I didn’t find any cons for myself.

Karatop

The plant feels good in the gardens of the Middle Volga and Northwestern regions. It has tops of medium height, quite spreading, with a white corolla and medium-sized foliage. Yield indicators are highly dependent on the specific region. So, for the first dig, they amounted to:

• in the Kaliningrad region - 250-407 c/ha;
• in the Republic of Tatarstan - 282 c/ha;
• the maximum yield in the Republic of Tatarstan is 341 c/ha, in the Kaliningrad region 494 c/ha.

The tuber has an elongated shape, small eyes, shallowly planted, which is clearly visible in the photo. The skin and pulp are light yellow in color, weight does not exceed 105 g. It has high resistance to major potato diseases, including late blight.

Blame it

This variety is deservedly popular among gardeners of the Central Black Earth geographical region. The plant is tall, which requires wider row spacing. The leaves are green, the corolla is purple with a red tint.

The yield is comparable to the varieties Udacha and Zhukovsky ranniy and is:

• marketable - 138-149 c/ha;
• on day 45 - 53-188 c/ha;
• on day 55 - 94-223 c/ha.

The maximum recorded yield was noted in the Oryol region and amounted to 299 c/ha

Each potato has a round shape, the eyes are quite deep. When cut, the potato is pale yellow in color with a uniform structure. Depending on the cultivation conditions, the starch content ranges from 13.2-16.5%, and the weight can reach 150 g.

The variety is not particularly suitable for long-term storage: the shelf life is 88%. The advantage is high resistance to potato nematode.

Red Lady

This is one of the few early potato varieties that can be safely purchased and planted throughout Russia, except for the northern regions. The bushes here will be of medium size, there will be a lot of leaves, their color will be green and dark green. The peculiarity of the plant is the formation of buds: they fall off before they have time to fully develop.

Gardeners will be pleased with the yield indicators:

• marketable up to 298 c/ha;
• for the first dig - 90-193 c/ha;
• for the second dig - 143-270 c/ha;
• tuber weight 110-140 g;
• record harvest of 345 c/ha.

The variety is intended for table use, produces vegetables that have a pleasant taste and are moderately starchy. Keeping quality is average - 92%, marketability is about 94%.

The variety resists most diseases well, but is often affected by late blight, including on the tops.

Rosara

Initially, the variety was bred by German breeders for cultivation on an industrial scale, then it “occupied” Russian farms, where it is valued for its unpretentiousness, early ripening, and taste. The tubers of this species are smooth, elongated oval, red, and the flesh is yellow.

During the tests, the following characteristics were recorded:

• per hectare you can collect up to 260 quintals;
• the record for the Oryol region was 415 c/ha;
• tuber weight ranges from 80-115 g.

It has excellent immunity to all diseases of cruciferous plants, ripens smoothly, and marketability reaches 99%. Potatoes are universally used, suitable for preparing most dishes, including side dishes.

Review by Sergey, Moscow region. The bush is incredibly spreading; when hilling, you have to lift the stems with your hands. This is the only negative that can be noted about the variety.

Salin

A little-known variety among amateur gardeners, recommended for planting in the central regions of the country. It is characterized by rapid ripening - a good harvest is achieved in just 50 days.

The bushes are tall and quite spreading, which makes weeding and hilling difficult. The leaves are large, densely spaced along the stem, and have a rich green color. The tubers correspond to the following description:

• oval shape;
• eyes small;
• yellow shell;
• the skin is smooth;
• pulp is yellow.

Under normal weather conditions and timely agrotechnical work, farmers manage to obtain good yields. In the first dig on the 45th day you can dig up to 160 quintals per hectare, and in the second dig 223 quintals. On the farm of the Kaluga region, a record was documented - 399 c/ha. At the same time, the costs of disease control will be low - the Salin variety copes well even with late blight, and its shelf life is estimated at 95%.

Potatoes are more suitable for baking and frying; in first courses, due to the increased starch content, the slices will become overcooked.

Bullfinch

A good variety that can be successfully cultivated in Belarus and throughout Russia, except the North Caucasus. Designed for small farms and summer cottages, it is of little use for large-scale cultivation. The bushes have almost vertical stems and are of medium height, which makes them easy to care for.

Characteristics of tubers:

• red skin;
• the eyes are small and easy to clean;
• the flesh is white;
• the surface is almost smooth;
• average weight 75 g.

The yield of the variety is lower than that of the species listed above - even on the second dig you can harvest no more than 210 centners per hectare. However, the Bullfinch tolerates the vagaries of the weather well, is not afraid of diseases and has a pleasant taste, which captivates gardeners.

Review from Alexander, Moscow region. If you look closely, the potato is very similar in shape and size to the Zhukovsky variety. I was attracted by the quality of the harvest: in one bush you can find 2-3 specimens, the diameter of which will be 10 cm. I am also pleased with the good resistance to sores.

Uladar

The variety was created in neighboring Belarus, but in Russia it is recommended for cultivation in the central zone. The bush is mostly erect, moderately compact, of medium height. The leaves are medium in size and green in color.

Uladar has average yields per hectare:

• commodity 127-353 c;
• on day 45 72-159 c;
• on day 55 165-261 c.

The skin and pulp of the potato are yellow, the eyes are sparse and shallow. Keeping quality is good, 94%. Susceptibility to pathogens is low.

The starch content is 13-17%, therefore the variety can be considered universal, for table use. The puree will turn out starchy, but this is not the best option for soup.

Duckling

The Utenok potato variety was created specifically for the conditions of the Far East and the North Caucasus, and is successfully grown here. The tops of the plants are moderately compact, of medium height, not spreading. The corolla is white, the flowering period is short.

With the right approach to cultivation, you can get 193 c/ha, but you need to dig up potatoes on the 70th day after emergence.

Potatoes have the following indicators:

• weight up to 91g;
• skin color yellow;
• pulp color is light yellow;
• starch no more than 17.5%;
• the eyes are shallow and sparse.

The potato cut does not darken after prolonged exposure to air; this is one of the features of the fruit. The plant resists diseases well, but can develop late blight if cultivation standards are not followed.

Review from Galina, Krasnodar region. Not a bad variety, tasty potatoes. The only drawback: there are few potatoes in the bush, but I was warned about this when purchasing seeds.

Early morning

It is difficult for vegetable growers living in the Urals to choose a normal version of early potatoes, but you can pay attention to the Early Morning variety. This plant is slightly spreading, tall, with a large corolla and dark green foliage. The yield is not bad, already on the 45th day it is possible to collect 295 centners per hectare, and on the 55th day - 300 centners.

Description of potatoes:

• elongated shape. oval, smooth;
• peel color is red;
• the tuber is light yellow when cut;
• weight 98-190 g;
• eyes are small.

It has a shelf life below average - 92%, but has a pleasant taste. Due to the optimal starch content (within 14-16%), it can be used for culinary purposes and for industrial processing.

The susceptibility to late blight is moderate, and to other diseases, including cancer, is low.

Felox

Residents of the Middle Volga region can plant Felox potatoes to grow for sale and for consumption. It does not require careful implementation of agrotechnical standards, copes well with many diseases and boasts acceptable yields. The bushes are not spreading, which means it will be easy to hill up, weed and treat the Colorado potato beetle.

Varietal properties:

• tubers weighing at least 87 g, maximum 113 g;
• color yellow, light yellow on cut;
• the taste is excellent.

There is no information on keeping quality. Marketability is excellent, up to 98%.

When growing, special attention is required to prevent late blight: the variety has poor resistance to it. No problems are expected with other diseases.

Fidelia

When an experienced gardener is looking for a suitable variety of potatoes, and even early ripening ones, he is interested in yield, taste, and shelf life. The Fidelia variety corresponds to these parameters.

Main characteristics:

• weight of harvested potatoes per hectare 80-270 c;
• record harvest weight (Tula region) 434 c;
• the weight of marketable tubers is about 100 g;
• keeping quality 97%;
• marketability from 80%.

Potatoes have yellow skin and pulp, medium size, elongated. The eyes are small and easy to clean. The taste is excellent, the starchiness is moderate - 12.5-16%.

The variety has good resistance to all cruciferous diseases, including those of viral origin.

Fioretta

Residents of the Volga-Vyatka region and Central Russia know the early ripening potato variety Fioretta. It has a table purpose and is distinguished by medium spreading bushes. If you care for the plant correctly, the yield will not disappoint:

• on the right digger they harvest up to 232 c/ha;
• on the second dig - 300 c/ha;
• in the Tula region there was a record of 513 c/ha.

The tubers have yellow flesh and skin, a relatively smooth surface and small eyes. Keeping quality is above average - 95%; potatoes can be planted for long-term storage. According to the tasting commission, the taste is good and can be used for preparing various dishes.

The Fioretta variety resists various diseases well, including cancer, spotted mosaic, and late blight. The likelihood of sheet curling is low.

Fresco

The variety is of Dutch origin and is successfully grown everywhere in Russia, except in the southern regions. It ripens early, has a bush of medium height, moderately spreading, the structure does not make processing difficult. At the moment of flowering, pale white flowers are formed.

Tubers meet the following parameters:

• yellow skin;
• the pulp is pale yellow;
• eyes of insignificant depth;
• round-oval shape;
• weight 100-130 g.

The disadvantages are low resistance to late blight on tops and poor shelf life - at the level of 78%. The advantages include strong immunity against other cruciferous diseases and good taste. Fresco potatoes can be eaten or processed for animal feed.

Productivity was measured in state tests and amounted to 200-390 centners per hectare. There is no information about success in farming.

Charoite

The purpose of the Charoit variety is cultivation in the North-West region for the consumption of tubers for food. The tops are slightly spreading, the height is medium, the leaves are pale green. The tubers are yellow, pale yellow when cut, the weight of large specimens does not exceed 140 g, the lower threshold is 100 g.

Charoite has the following yield indicators:

• marketable - 228-321 c/ha;
• first - 104-269 c/ha;
• the second - 156-238 c/ha.

It is better to wait 55 days from germination and dig up the potatoes - the yield will increase by 50 centners per hectare. The variety has a high shelf life (96%) and good taste. Starch contains 13-17%. The tubers are suitable for preparing a variety of dishes and can be used in catering establishments.

Review from Roman, Ryazan. I grew the Charoit variety as an experiment. I was pleased with the ripening time and good starchiness - when boiled, it went down with a bang. But due to poor disease resistance, I switched to easier-to-care options.

Sheri

Some lovers of young boiled potatoes living in the Central region speak enthusiastically about the French variety Cheri. The harvest ripens quickly; already on the 75th day it can be dug up for long-term storage, and for young potatoes even earlier, on the 45th day. The taste is excellent, the starch content is closer to low - 10-16%, it is unpretentious in care - what else is needed for an amateur gardener.

The Sheri variety cannot boast of productivity:

• marketable - 167-371 c/ha;
• for the first dig - 134-173 c/ha;
• for the second dig - 175-338 c/ha.

The tubers here are elongated, with red smooth skin and creamy pulp. There are few eyes, they are small and do not interfere with cleaning. Keeping quality is estimated at 91%, so it is better to eat it before winter. There is no data on resistance to late blight; the variety copes well with other diseases.

Review from Elizaveta, Leningrad region. Our family grows Sheri for boiled new potatoes. The tubers do not fall apart after cooking and are tasty. The downside is that the yield is very low; there is no point in planting potatoes all over the garden.

El Mundo (Elmundo)

Ed Mundo potatoes were created by the Dutch agricultural company Kws Potato, then tested by Russian breeders. Based on the results of field tests, the variety is recommended for purchase by residents of the entire European territory of Russia, with the exception of the Volga region and the North.

El Mundo bushes are tall and moderately compact. The stems are fat, strewn with medium-sized leaves. The tubers are oval, yellow, and have small eyes. According to the State Register, the mass of the tuber ranges from 106-130 g.

Yield indicators:

• first harvest - 125-240 c/ha;
• second harvest - 173-296 c/ha;
• the highest recorded is 507 c/ha (in the Vologda region).

The variety is low starch, its share does not exceed 13.6%. Potatoes are good for making soups and boiling for salads, they can be fried, the mashed potatoes will not turn out crumbly. Keeping quality is high, up to 97% when dug up at the market maturity stage.

Resistance to current diseases is average and above average, provided that they are grown in the recommended regions.

Jubilee

Western Siberia has special weather conditions and not every potato, especially early potatoes, will take root here. An exception can be made for the Yubilyar variety, intended for cultivation in these territories.

The bushes of the plant are slightly spreading, of average or above average height. The leaves are dark green, slightly wavy along the edges, and have a large corolla. Potatoes with a red shell, yellow on the cut. Its size is quite large, the weight of individual specimens reaches 200 g, the average is 130-160 g.

The hero of the day may be impressed by the yield, which is good for an early variety:

• at the stage of commercial ripeness - 167-360 c/ha;
• when digging for young potatoes - 97-197 c/ha;
• record in the Altai Territory - 409 c/ha.

According to tasters, the taste of potatoes is good, the friability when boiled is average (the starch content is 15%). The keeping quality is disappointing - 88% when storage conditions are met.

The hero of the day resists cancer and nematode well, but in some years it can be affected by late blight, which is why pre-planting treatment of tubers and spraying of tops is mandatory.

Jarla

The selection is completed by the little-known potato variety Yarla, developed by breeders for plantings in the Central region of the country. A plant with large leaves, insignificant flowering, white corolla. The bush is considered spreading, which makes manual and mechanized processing of row spacing difficult.

Tubers are formed almost simultaneously, at the commercial stage they can reach 312 g, young potatoes weigh less, no more than 80 g. Yield indicators are at the average level:

• marketable - up to 427 c/ha;
• maximum in the Vladimir region - 368 c/ha;
• the maximum in the Tula region is 667 c/ha.

The tubers are yellow, with a smooth surface, pale yellow when cut. The eyes are small and evenly distributed throughout the potatoes. The taste is excellent, it is intended for table use, and is suitable for preparing any dishes.

Susceptibility to cancer is low, to late blight and scab is above average. If you follow the growing conditions, you can minimize the use of chemicals.

Elite tubers

Potatoes obtained from elite seed material are not susceptible to diseases and pests, have excellent taste and high yield. The cost of elite is higher than that of other varieties, so not every gardener can purchase it.

Elite varieties include:

• Dutch selection - Red Scarlet, Latona, Romano, Impala, Condor - produce a yield of 600-800 kg per hundred square meters. It is possible to grow on the site for no more than 3 years, then the planting material should be updated.
• Russian selection - Udacha, Golubizna, Lugovskoy, Zhukovsky early, Nevsky - the yield is significantly lower than the Dutch ones, but they do not degenerate longer. They can be grown on the site for more than 5 years, propagated by tubers from the best bushes.

Elite potato varieties - table

Elite potato varieties photo

Luxury - super elite of excellent taste

Rosara endures unfavorable weather

Artemis keeps well

Desiree is drought tolerant

Characteristics and description of the most delicious potato varieties

Yield is not so important for those who grow potatoes for their own needs. And in order to enjoy fresh young tubers, you need to choose the most delicious variety. These can be considered potatoes with a high content of starch and carbohydrates, which boil quickly, do not produce lumps or dark spots, and have a strong aroma.

Such potatoes, as a rule, are not only the most delicious, but also nutritious and healthy.

"Picasso"

This potato variety is very capricious: it does not like drought, is demanding on the composition of the soil and the amount of fertilizer, is easily infected with viruses, is susceptible to fungal diseases, and is “loved” by Colorado beetles and wireworms.

But! These potatoes can rightfully be called the most delicious. The tubers have a smooth, slightly elongated shape, are colored beige, and the eyes have a pink tint. The skin of the root vegetable is so thin that it can be brushed off without having to peel it.

The potatoes take just 15 minutes to cook and are tender and smooth.

The yield of the variety is low - only 200 centners of vegetables can be harvested from a hectare of land. But this is more than compensated by the taste of the fruit.

Important! Potatoes of the Picasso variety are not suitable for long-term storage.

The tubers will begin to deteriorate within two months after digging. To slightly increase the shelf life of the crop, you can put several apples in boxes with potatoes; they will stop the rotting process and prevent sprouts from appearing on the root crops.

"Tuleevsky"

The variety, developed by Russian breeders, combines excellent taste and fairly high yield - more than 300 centners per hectare.

This potato also has a number of disadvantages:

• bushes are afraid of frost;
• potatoes do not tolerate drought very well and need regular watering;
• tubers cannot be stored for a long time - Tuleevsky potatoes will last a maximum of 1.5 months after harvesting;
• If stored improperly, the tubers wither and turn black even faster.

But the taste characteristics eliminate all the disadvantages listed above. The potatoes are boiled, without lumps, very nutritious and filling, with a good aroma, and have a thin skin. Indeed, this is one of the most delicious varieties. In addition, “Tuleevsky” is zoned for Russia and the local climate.

"Dauphine"

The variety was selected in Holland and subsequently acclimatized to the characteristics of central Russia. This is probably the most famous variety among local summer residents and gardeners, because this potato combines all the best qualities:

• average yield - about 250 centners per hectare;
• excellent taste characteristics;
• unpretentiousness and good resistance to diseases;
• excellent shelf life - for 7-9 months, root vegetables are able to retain not only their appearance, but also their nutritional value;
• large size of root crops - average weight is 300 grams;
• More than 20 potatoes can ripen in one bush.

The only thing this potato variety needs is regular and abundant watering.

"Share"

This variety is most often chosen specifically for individual plots, although potatoes can also be grown on an industrial scale. Productivity is above average - more than 400 centners per hectare. And the taste characteristics meet the highest requirements.

The bushes of this potato are powerful and tall, they are not often damaged by the Colorado potato beetle, and potatoes are also rarely sick. But it is necessary to water and fertilize the bushes of the “Pai” variety regularly.

The potatoes are large - about 400 grams, beige in color and round in shape. Each bush can ripen about 15 root crops.

Attention! Without timely watering, the skins of root crops become much thicker, and the potatoes themselves are smaller in size than they should be.

New for the Middle Zone

Breeders continue to work for the benefit of society, creating new varieties of potatoes. Many of them are suitable for growing in the middle zone.

New tastes and types - table

New potato varieties photo

Timo tolerates high humidity well

Adretta is suitable for growing in any region Nevsky is a universal potato variety

Gala adapts to any soil and climate

The best mid-season potato varieties for the middle zone

Adretta

Rating: 5.0

The first in this category of the rating is a variety of German breeding, which is ideally adapted to the conditions of the central zone of our country. Bred more than two decades ago, it is still considered one of the best, surpassing other varieties in its taste. The average starch content gives a delicate crumbly consistency when boiled. Potatoes are suitable for preparing any dishes. Its exquisite taste is loved by gourmets, and today it is the best table variety with yellow flesh.

The bush of the plant is large and erect. Tubers are oval, smooth. The peel is rough, sandy yellow. The eyes are small and few in number. One root crop weighs on average 130 g. The maximum yield is 450 kg per 1 sq.m. “Adretta” has gained popularity among both summer residents and farmers, as it is completely unpretentious and produces a stable harvest on any type of soil and under different weather conditions.

Another advantage is good keeping quality. Potatoes can be stored until the end of spring with a minimal percentage of spoilage. Even when frozen, it does not acquire an unpleasant characteristic sweetish taste.

Advantages

• high commercial qualities;
• excellent taste;
• resistance to viral diseases;
• adaptability to any conditions;
• ease of care.

Flaws

• not detected.

Nevsky

Rating: 4.9

In second place in the ranking is the result of domestic breeding, which is considered one of the most popular varieties among summer residents and farmers. It was launched in 1976 and is still not inferior to many new products in its high characteristics. According to statistics, about 26% of agricultural areas allocated for potatoes are allocated to this variety. The yield per 1 hectare reaches 600 kg. Up to 15 tubers weighing 100-130 g are collected from one bush. They are smooth, oval with a smooth thin skin. The pulp is snow-white. The eyes are red, few in number, and not deepened.

The variety is universal and recommended for planting in all regions of the country. It has a high immunity to disease, responds normally to unfavorable weather changes, and is suitable for seedlings in all types of soil. The culture is drought-resistant due to its powerful root system. It normally tolerates mechanical stress during cleaning and is not susceptible to bacterial and fungal diseases. During particularly hot periods, the leaves are curled into tubes to reduce moisture evaporation.

The taste of potatoes is very delicate. It does not boil over, holds its shape, and is easy to clean and wash. Low starch content means that peeled root vegetables do not darken for a long time. Marketability – 95%. The tubers are stored until spring.

Advantages

• universal variety;
• high productivity;
• resistant to drought and heat;
• does not darken after cleaning;
• not susceptible to diseases.

Flaws

• early germination of tubers.

Aurora

Rating: 4.8

Our experts gave third place in the ranking to a highly commercial variety bred in our country, which is popularly called “Krasnoglazka”. It is distinguished by its high bushiness and large bright green leaves. The yield is 390-416 kg per hundred square meters. From one bush, 25 compactly located root crops are harvested; in some years this figure reached 40. The tubers are oval and medium in size. The peel is pink-brown. The eyes are small reddish. The pulp is creamy.

A table variety with excellent taste characteristics. Potatoes are good for mashing. Doesn't darken after cutting. Due to the fact that the tubers are smooth and even, they are very convenient to clean. "Aurora" has high immunity to cancer, nematode and late blight. It adapts to any weather conditions, which ensures a stable harvest even in unfavorable periods for the growing season.

Keeping quality is high. Potatoes do not rot and last until spring. It tolerates mechanical processing well. If damaged, it is not susceptible to fungal or bacterial infections.

Advantages

• highly commercial variety;
• even tubers of the same size;
• drought resistance;
• excellent taste properties.
• good immunity to diseases;

Flaws

• not detected.

Tulevsky

Rating: 4.7

The fourth nominee in this rating category is a Russian variety with good commercial characteristics. Its selection took place over 10 years. Depending on the weather and care, on average 300-400 kg of potatoes are harvested from one hundred square meters. Under maximum favorable conditions, this figure is 500 kg. The bushes are small-spreading and medium-sized. The tubers are oblong, with sandy skin and yellow flesh. The eyes are shallow and few in number. The average weight of root vegetables is 150-250 g, but can reach half a kilo.

The taste is considered excellent. In terms of this indicator, it surpassed many well-known varieties. Potatoes are suitable for all types of processing. It is chosen for making purees, salads, soups, and fast food. The variety has good immunity to diseases. It is adapted to any natural conditions. It is not afraid of drought, high humidity, or temperature changes.

Potatoes are well preserved and do not rot. It is unpretentious to the soil and does not require fertilizing. According to reviews from summer residents of the middle zone, this is one of the best universal varieties with a high yield.

Advantages

• excellent yield;
• high immunity to infections;
• suitable for all types of dishes;
• unpretentious to soil and weather;
• long-term storage.

Flaws

• weakly resistant to nematodes.

Potato varieties for the Urals

In the Urals, the climate is quite harsh for plants: constant temperature changes, sharply changing weather conditions, uneven distribution of precipitation. For cultivation in this region, you need to choose only resistant and zoned varieties.

The best potato varieties for the Urals table

The best potato varieties for the Urals photo

Lugovskoy prefers light soils. Aspia is consistently productive.

The bullfinch is resistant to low temperatures

Bashkir - drought-resistant variety

Rosara Potatoes

These potatoes were selected by German farmers, and from there they came to Russia. Potatoes are considered mid-season - root crops are ready for harvesting 65-75 days after the appearance of the first shoots.

This variety is perfect for growing vegetables for sale. Potatoes have an ideal shape and small size. The average weight of root crops does not exceed 150 grams. The shade of the peel is very memorable: from bright red to brown.

The yield of this potato depends entirely on watering. Apart from regular and abundant irrigation, Rosary bushes, in principle, do not need anything else: the variety is protected from most diseases, is not picky about the composition of the soil and does not need regular fertilization.

If you water potato bushes abundantly and often, under each of them you can find up to 30 root crops. The total yield in this case will be 400 centners per hectare.

The taste quality is good, the potatoes are aromatic, with a pleasant aftertaste, and boil well.

The only thing that the Rosara variety is afraid of is the attacks of the Colorado potato beetle.

Therefore, bushes must be treated with insecticides several times a season and adult beetles and larvae collected. Leaves damaged by beetles lead to a deterioration in photosynthesis, which will certainly affect the yield and quality of root crops.

Middle Volga region

A characteristic feature of the Volga region is instability and weather anomalies associated with the influence of Asia and the Atlantic. Here, cold summers quickly turn into hot summers, spring is short, especially in the southern regions, and the frost-free period sometimes lasts up to 150 days. The lack of moisture in the soil and air due to low precipitation and frequent prolonged droughts cannot have a positive effect on the agricultural activity of the region. Winds, hot winds and dust storms add complexity. You need to choose a potato variety for growing in the Volga region with good drought tolerance.

Potato varieties for the Middle Volga region table

Potato varieties for the Volga region photo

Rocco tolerates drought well

Lorch keeps well

Zhukovsky early is unpretentious to the soil

Luck - the most delicious potato variety

Growing and harvesting potatoes is possible in every region. The main thing is to choose the right variety.

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The most delicious varieties

Tuleevsky

A mid-season table variety that produces a rich harvest with good taste. Tubers ripen in 90-111 days.

Interesting! It received its name in honor of Aman Tuleyev, the former governor of the Kemerovo region.

It does not like chemical fertilizing and watering, so only humus can be used for fertilizer. If there is a lack of boron in the soil, voids appear inside the fruit.

Recommended for preparing any dishes, but it is best to prepare puree. It cooks medium well and does not darken during processing.

Characteristic:

• Medium ripening (90-111 days).
• Shape: elongated, oval.
• The peel is yellow and rough.
• The pulp is yellow.
• Starch – 15-17%.
• Productivity – 180-425 kg per hundred square meters.
• The average tuber weight is 120-270 g,
• There are 8-10 tubers on one bush.
• Not susceptible to potato cancer.
• Has average damage to nematodes and late blight.
• Well preserved during transportation.

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Picasso

A late table variety that produces a rich harvest of fruits with normal taste. Tubers ripen in 120-140 days. Resistant to drought and heat.

Interesting! It got its name in honor of the artist because of the yellow-pink color of its skin. In Russia people call him Limonka.

Recommended for preparing salads and frying. Does not boil over and does not darken during processing. Used for frying and French fries, salads and soups.

Characteristic:

• Late ripening (120-138 days).
• The shape is oval.
• The peel is yellow with pink eyes.
• The pulp is creamy.
• Starch – 7-13%.
• Productivity - 190-310 kg per hundred square meters.
• The average weight of a tuber is 75-125 g, there are 19 tubers in 1 bush.
• Not susceptible to potato cancer and nematode.
• Susceptible to late blight and scab.
• Well preserved during transportation.
• Good keeping quality.

Adretta

Mid-early (tubers ripen in 83-90 days), a table variety that produces a rich harvest of fruits with excellent taste. Brings a stable harvest and quickly forms tubers in any weather.

Recommended for preparing various dishes.

Characteristic:

• Mid-early ripening period (83-90 days).
• The shape is oval.
• The peel is yellow.
• The pulp is yellow.
• Starch – 13-18%.
• Productivity - 400-450 kg per hundred square meters.
• The average weight of a tuber is 100-150 g.
• About 15-25 tubers grow on one bush.
• Not susceptible to potato cancer, nematode, late blight.
• Good keeping quality.

Secrets of growing potatoes - advice from agronomists

Farmers are advised not to start planting until the warm weather becomes stable - temperature changes negatively affect flowering and green mass growth. When the temperature rises to +8 degrees, the tubers germinate and, along with them, the tops. But if frost occurs during the growth process and the temperature drops below zero, the potato tops will die. The best temperature for growth and flowering is 17-23 degrees. In hot weather, tuber growth stops.

To get an early harvest, choose tubers that do not have fungus (also known as ergot or sclerotia) or rhizoctonia (small, black spots). Otherwise, you risk being left with a bad harvest.

Experienced farmers especially select the Dutch early varieties Anosta and Fresco for planting. They are suitable for making chips and frying, and the tubers are yellow.