Domestic potato variety "Aurora" for a rich tasty harvest

The huge variety of potato varieties and hybrids sometimes makes it difficult to choose. I would like to get a guaranteed good harvest without unnecessary hassle and constant care. Aurora potatoes are just such varieties. It is unpretentious and gives rich harvests. But the main advantage of Aurora is its taste. It is because of the unique taste that many vegetable growers plant crops from year to year.

What kind of potato is this

The high-yielding potato variety Aurora was obtained thanks to the persistent and painstaking work of the breeders of the Vsevolozhsk breeding station. Included in the State Register in 2006. It takes root and bears fruit well in all regions of our country, as well as in the countries of the Near Abroad.

Origin and development

The homeland of the plant is South America. For a long time, potatoes have grown in the wild, although attempts have been made to domesticate them... It took a lot of time and effort to complete this task.

After the massive distribution of potatoes in different countries, they were greeted in different ways. In Spain, it was considered an ornamental shrub and was planted in flower beds instead of flowers. Italians, Swiss, Irish and British used the vegetable for its intended purpose, that is, they ate it.

The Irish climate turned out to be the most favorable for the development of potatoes, and in England the population was supplied with additional money so that they would plant more of this vegetable.

And only Germany flatly refused to breed this culture. For some time, people were poisoned, as they consumed the berries, and not the tubers themselves. AND berries are known to be poisonous.

It is interesting! Because of the mass poisoning, potatoes were nicknamed "the devil's berry". This name stuck to him in Europe in the 16th century.

Distinctive features, characteristics of the variety

The average weight of ripe vegetables is 120-140 g, oval shape, dense yellow peel. There are few eyes, but they stand out clearly, as they are painted in a reddish tint. The pulp is creamy and can withstand any heat treatment.

The starch content is average (no more than 17%), when cooked, vegetables acquire moderate friability, but do not fall apart. The tubers have a rich, sweet taste.

The use of potatoes is universal, it is suitable for preparing any dish, ideal for baking (it makes an excellent filling for pies) and cooking.

Ripe vegetables are subject to long-term storage, do not lose their presentation until spring. The percentage of keeping quality is high, ranges from 90-95% of the total mass.

The photo shows the potato Aurora.

Description of the plant

Let's start with the description of the variety. The bush is tall, powerful, spreading. Despite the strength, the stem tilts to the ground due to the growth, therefore it is necessary to carry out high hilling. The leaves are large, light green, the foliage is dense, which prevents the penetration of sunlight onto the tubers. Flowering is short-lived, but very different from other varieties: flowers are unusually beautiful, large, purple with a reddish tint.

Ripening times are average, the harvest is harvested 75-95 days after planting. The variety is resistant to golden nematode and potato crayfish, but it can be affected by late blight.

Yield

The main difference between the Aurora potatoes is the yield indicator... When planting in fertile soil, up to 450 centners are harvested from 1 hectare. The average yield is 250-350 c / ha. 12-20 potatoes are formed on one seedling. But the tubers are not the same size: from 100 to 300 g.

Most entrepreneurs are interested in breeding Aurora, as high yields give good profits. Ripe vegetables are excellently transported over long distances, preserving their taste and presentation.

How to grow potatoes

Aurora does not belong to whimsical varieties, it takes root almost throughout the territory of Russia. The main thing is to carry out competently pre-sowing treatment, which will help keep the seed healthy and grow a rich harvest.

Presowing treatment

Tuber preparation begins one month before sowing. They are carefully examined and damaged and dark in color removed. Potatoes weighing no more than 100 g are selected for sowing. Seed material is laid out in a bright and cool room for germinating sprouts.

Immediately before planting, potatoes are treated with the fungicidal agent "Fitosporin", which not only performs the function of disinfection, but also strengthens the immunity of plants. When the sprouts reach 2 cm, you can start planting.

Reference! Greening the tubers will keep the seed from rodents. The green color of the skin means an increased amount of solanine, which is toxic to field mice.

Landing time and scheme

As soon as the threat of return frosts has passed and the soil warms up to 10 ° C, they begin to plant potatoes.

Tubers are planted in prepared soil, dug up in the fall. For fertility, dug up soil is supplied with wood ash and humus.

In the spring, the soil is dug up again and holes are prepared with a depth of 10 cm. Planting scheme: 30 cm - distance between holes, 70 cm - distance between rows. After planting, the tubers are sprinkled with earth and moistened.

Attention! Tubers are laid out in the holes sprouts up. This planting method will provide a faster emergence of seedlings.

Further care of potatoes Aurora

Despite being drought tolerant, it responds well to watering. With proper watering, fruiting increases.

Watering

Before the beginning of the flowering period, plants are watered every week in the evening hours, spending at least 3 liters of water for each seedling. At the time of flowering, watering is increased if there is no rain at that moment. In any case, you should focus on the weather conditions and the level of humidity in the beds. For the preservation of the health of seedlings, the moisture level should not go beyond the normal range.

After watering, the soil is loosened to ensure soil air permeability. Roots need oxygen for proper growth and development. Also, do not forget about weeding the potato beds. Many pests that are dangerous for the nightshade family live and multiply in weeds, so the weed must be removed from the roots. Weeds prevent plants from growing and fruits from ripening by taking nutrients from the soil.

High hilling is carried out as needed, but at least three times per season. Tall seedlings lie on the ground, which can lead to the development of fungal diseases, especially if they come into contact with wet soil. So that the bushes stand upright, the earth is raked as high as possible. Also, the procedure protects the tubers from sunlight, and they do not turn green.

Top dressing

Organic compounds and a full range of minerals are used from dressings. Nitrogen is used only at the initial stage, two weeks after planting in the ground. Nitrogen contributes to the growth of green mass and plant height, but if fed with nitrogen throughout the growing season, then all nutrients will go to the growth of leaves, and not to the formation of tubers.

During flowering, fertilize with organic matter, use an infusion of bird droppings in a ratio of 1:10 and spill the aisles with it after abundant watering.

At the time of fruiting, they are fed with phosphorus and potassium for faster formation and ripening of tubers.

All dressings are either combined with watering or applied to well-moistened soil.

Disease and pest control

Due to the susceptibility of seedlings to late blight, preventive measures are systematically carried out. These include:

• compliance with the rules of crop rotation;
• moderate watering;
• systematic loosening and hilling;
• timely application of dressings;
• treatment with fungicidal agents.

It is important to inspect the seedlings daily for changes and the presence of insect pests in order to take immediate action.

For the treatment of late blight, a contact action fungicide "Fitosporin" is used. Plants are also sprayed with it for preventive purposes.

With a large accumulation of the Colorado potato beetle use the drug "Prestige" or "Confidor". If the pest is small, it is collected by hand along with the larvae.

Medvetox is used against the bear... The granules are buried 2 cm in the ground, as the bear moves underground. Popular methods are also used against this insect: chopped heads of garlic and fish heads, which, like Medvetox granules, are buried several centimeters into the ground.

Collection, application and storage of crops

A few days before harvesting, the tops are mowed, leaving no more than 10 cm. Dug out carefully so as not to damage the tubers with a shovel. After harvest, the potatoes are left in the sun to dry for several days. When the rain is forecast, the tubers are harvested under a canopy. After drying, the potatoes are removed for long storage in a dry and cool room.

Ripe vegetables are great for any meal. Potato ideal for boiling, mashed potatoes, pie filling and frying. The rich flavor goes well in stews with other vegetables.

Advantages and disadvantages

Aurora potatoes are valued not only for their high yield.

In addition, the variety has a number of other advantages:

• drought resistance;
• easy care;
• cultivation throughout Russia;
• great taste;
• universal application;
• high percentage of keeping quality;
• long-distance transportation;
• the possibility of breeding for sale.

From the negative sides, susceptibility to late blight is distinguished.

Which regions is best suited for

Aurora potatoes have established themselves as a variety capable of bearing fruit in any climatic zone of our country. It is also actively cultivated in Ukraine and Belarus.

Nevertheless, there are nine regions that are most beneficial in terms of climate and soil composition:

• Moscow;
• Moscow region;
• Leningrad region;
• Central;
• Far Eastern;
• North Caucasian;
• Volgo-Vyatsky;
• Chernozem;
• Northwestern.

Farmers reviews

Everyone who planted Aurora on their plots speaks only positively about it and advises every gardener to try it. Many people re-plant potatoes because of their rich taste.

Anton, Voronezh: «I read the description of the culture, saw photographs of the fruits and did not believe it. I decided to land on my site. The harvest was excellent, although the summer was gloomy and rainy. I was glad that the seedlings were not sick. The only prerequisite is high hilling. Otherwise the bushes will fall on the ground. "

Alena, Leningrad region: “Aurora is an excellent potato: large, beautiful, tasty. I cook any dishes from it, I especially like it boiled because of its friability. People also call her Red-Eye because of the red eyes. The harvest is always rich, and the seedlings are healthy. "

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Conclusion

Aurora potatoes are an excellent solution for those who do not want to devote all their free time to the garden. The variety is unpretentious in care, is rarely affected by diseases and is resistant to many pests. High yield combined with excellent taste make this potato irreplaceable. Aurora is grown not only for personal farming, but also on an industrial scale. Due to the high demand, this variety does not remain on the shelves for a long time.