Already in early July or even at the end of June, gardeners harvest early varieties of potatoes. They can be planted in the last days of March, provided that the air and soil are warm enough.
Some varieties of potatoes are resistant to spring frosts. GLOBAL HAPPENINGS figured out which early varieties are better to choose for planting.
Riviera
Riviera begins to bear fruit 50-65 days after planting, but gardeners say that the first crop of young potatoes can be dug up after 40 days.
This variety is characterized by high yield and good immunity from late blight and potato scab. On average, 10-14, and sometimes up to 20 tubers can be collected from one bush.
Riviera is suitable for puree. The flesh is yellow in color and rich in starch.
Red Scarlet
The crop will ripen 60-70 days after planting. Potatoes grow large and can be stored for a long time. According to gardeners, 20 kg can be harvested from 1 kg of potatoes of this variety.
Red Scarlet is suitable for roasting and mashing. However, the variety does not tolerate heat well. If the air temperature has risen to + 30 ° C, the potatoes should be watered and hilled.
Granada
Large German potatoes that are suitable for frying and baking. It will take 70-80 days to ripen. An average of 12 tubers are harvested from one bush.
Granada is resistant to diseases and lasts a long time in winter. Potato grows large, the average weight is 150-200 g.
Constant
Constant ripens quickly, after 50 days you can dig the first crop. Potatoes usually give birth large and disease resistant.
Suitable for puree and baking. But it is worth noting that the constant loves well-fed soil.
Reward
This variety is undemanding to the soil and grows in all regions of Ukraine. A feature is the large size of the tubers. One potato weighs an average of 300 g.
The award is suitable for all types of heat treatment. Mashed potatoes are prepared from it, added to soups, fried and baked.
By the way, potatoes can be planted according to the Fokin method, cutting it into two parts.
Previously, GLOBAL HAPPENINGS told what should be the optimal temperature for planting potatoes.
Source: Obozrevatel
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