Early undersized Juvel potato from Germany

Ultra early German grade Juvel potatoes are suitable for cultivation in all regions of the country. In the southern regions, you can harvest twice if you wish. Compact, low-growing bushes take up little space, guaranteeing economical use of the site. The culture has a strong immunity to most diseases and is highly productive.

In the article we will talk about the rules for growing potatoes, methods of preventing fungal infections, the fight against wireworm larvae, the advantages and disadvantages of the variety.

Description of the variety and its origin

The Juwel variety was bred by the breeders of the German company Bavaria-Saat GbR, which unites several seed enterprises. In 2003, the partnership Bavaria-Saat Vertriebs GmbH was founded, whose activities are aimed at selling seeds in Germany and neighboring countries. The vigorous activity of the company contributed to the popularization of this potato variety in the EU countries, the Russian Federation, Belarus and Ukraine.

The variety is still not included in the State Register of Russia, but it is popular in many regions. In the southern regions, it is harvested twice.

The crop is characterized by ultra-early ripening, fast growth and a short growing season. The plant adapts to any climatic conditions and soil quality.

In the photo - Juwel potatoes.

Distinctive features of potatoes are presented in the table.

Potato agricultural technology

The cultivation technology of the Juvel variety is standard, and provides for the germination of tubers, timely planting, loosening, weeding and the introduction of organic and mineral fertilizing.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

Juvel potatoes feel great on any type of soil, subject to the introduction of organic matter and minerals. 20-30 days before planting, the tubers are prepared for germination. Seed potatoes are taken out of the cellar, sorted and disinfected in copper sulphate (1 matchbox of powder, 1 g of potassium permanganate / 10 l of water) or "Fitosporin".

Another way to treat potatoes before sprouting:

• 40 g of urea;
• 60 superphosphate;
• 10 g boric acid;
• 5 g of copper sulfate;
• 1 g of potassium permanganate;
• 10 liters of hot water (80 ° C).

The components are mixed in an enamel bowl and, after cooling, the tubers are soaked in the solution for 15-20 minutes. Then the material is laid out in one layer on a flat surface to dry.

Important! The soil for planting is prepared in the fall: wheat or mustard is dug up and planted. After a month, they are mowed and embedded in the ground. Siderata increase soil nutrition and prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria.

On the site, holes are formed with a depth of 20 cm with an interval of 25-30 cm.The distance between the rows is 50-70 cm.150-20 g of wood ash is poured into each hole. Small tubers are embedded in the ground entirely, large ones are cut in half and sprinkled with ash.

Care

Planting care rules:

1. Watering is carried out as the soil dries out once a week. In hot weather, the frequency of watering is increased up to 2-3 times.
2. After moistening, the soil is loosened to prevent the formation of a dense crust and saturation of the root system with air.
3. The bushes are spud up as soon as the height reaches 15 cm. Then the manipulation is repeated after flowering. This promotes the formation of more tubers. In parallel, weeding is carried out.
4. For feeding, manure and mineral fertilizers with potassium, phosphorus and magnesium are used. The first root portion is applied 30 days before planting (manure or chicken droppings), the second foliar portion - after flowering. To accelerate the formation of tubers, growth stimulants are used - "Epin", "Gibbersib".

The potato grower Juvel recommends a minimum amount of nitrogen fertilization (up to 140 kg / ha). Excess nitrogen inhibits the development of tubers, impairs the palatability, and accelerates the growth of tops.

Potash complexes are applied in an amount of 150-300 kg / ha, phosphorus fertilizers - 100 kg / ha. Magnesium fertilization is carried out in an amount of 60-80 kg / ha. The dosage is adjusted depending on the region of growth and the composition of the soil.

Organic food options:

• 500 g mullein, 20 urea / 10 liters of warm water;
• 1 tbsp. l. dry chicken manure / 10 liters of water.

Mineral dressing options:

• Dissolve 15 g of potassium sulfate with the same amount of double superphosphate in 10 liters of water;
• 100 g superphosphate / 10 l of water (use for spraying);
• 50 g of fresh yeast, 50 g of sugar / 10 l of water, leave for 2 hours and add water 1: 5 (solution contains magnesium, zinc, boron, iron);
• 200 g urea, 10 g boric acid / 10 l (spray solution for bushes).

The content of surfactants (surfactants) in ready-made dressings promotes the rapid penetration of minerals into the plant.

The nuances of growing and possible difficulties

For planting potatoes, another method is used - without digging the soil. The tubers are embedded directly onto the turf and covered with a thick layer of mulch (hay, straw, sawdust, peat). This method is also called natural due to the fact that tubers grow not on the root, but on stolons (a rapidly dying side shoot with underdeveloped leaves, elongated internodes and axillary buds). Land is not required for this. The main task is to provide the plant with nutrients by introducing complex compounds.

Difficulties with growing Juvel variety do not arise even for beginners. Potatoes are planted even in insufficiently warmed soil. The culture tolerates small frosts.

Important! When watering bushes, keep in mind that excess moisture negatively affects the taste of potatoes. The fruits become watery and insipid. To control moisture, a drip irrigation system is installed on the site.

The crop grows on any soil, but experienced farmers recommend using Agromax fertilizer to increase fertility. It contains humic acids, bioactive water and blood meal. All this contributes to the strengthening of plants, the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the soil, and the saturation of cells with nutrients.

Diseases and pests

Due to ultra-early ripening, the potatoes have time to bloom and form tubers before the mass spread of phytophthora spores and Colorado potato beetle larvae, affecting the harvest in mid-summer.

To prevent diseases, tubers are treated before planting in potassium permanganate, boric acid or "Fitosporin"... The bushes are sprayed with a 1% solution of Bordeaux liquid or copper sulfate (20 g / 10 l), preparations "Silk", "Krezatsin".

The culture has a strong immunity to scab, cancer, rotting tubers, golden nematode.

The danger for the future harvest is the voracious wireworm larvae.

Signs of defeat:

• through holes in fruits and dark depressions on the peel;
• wilting of bushes;
• detection of larvae when working in the garden.

Preventive measures:

• competent crop rotation;
• timely harvesting;
• decrease in soil acidity;
• attracting a click beetle, ground beetles, starlings, crows, blackbirds, turtle doves, rooks, wagtails, tits to the site;
• weeding of weeds.

Control methods:

• sprinkle the beds with ground eggshell;
• prepare a solution of 500 g of nettle tincture / 10 l of water and fill the wells before planting, then process the beds 2-3 times within 7 days;
• add 30 g of ammonium nitrate per 1 m²;
• water the bushes with a weak solution of potassium permanganate at the root;
• treat the planting with the preparations "Decis", "Actellik", "Barguzin".

Collection, storage and use of the crop

The first harvest is dug up in the last decade of June when the tubers are planted early (in April-early May). When planted late, potatoes ripen 1-2 months later. Harvesting in June allows you to make up for the shortage of products in the off-season.

The peculiarity of the variety is the loss of taste and presentation during long storage. This is due to the early ripening period. A high-quality harvest can be kept in the cellar until November.

Before digging up the potatoes, the dry tops are mowed and burned. Harvesting is carried out in dry sunny weather, sorted out and dried in a dark room for 3-4 days. Then the tubers are laid out in boxes or bags and stored in a cool room.

Reference. Potatoes are best kept with beets, which are placed on top. Root vegetables absorb excess moisture and prevent rotting.

On a balcony or loggia, potatoes are stored in homemade double boxes inserted into each other according to the principle of a nesting doll. The space is filled with foam or dry sawdust. Tubers are periodically sorted out, spoiled and green ones are thrown away.

Potatoes are suitable for boiling, baking, frying, soups. During heat treatment, it retains its structure, does not fall apart.

Due to the low starch content, the tubers are not suitable for mashing, but when fried or baked, a crispy crust forms on the surface.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Advantages:

• early maturity;
• high productivity;
• the opportunity to get two harvests when cultivated in the southern regions of the country;
• attractive appearance;
• the possibility of transportation over long distances;
• disease resistance;
• drought resistance;
• undemanding to the composition of the soil;
• if damaged, the wounds heal quickly.

Disadvantages:

• average taste;
• watery structure and insipid taste with excess moisture;
• short shelf life.

Farmers reviews

Reviews of the Juwel variety are mostly positive. The crop attracts the attention of farmers with its early ripening period, high productivity and resistance to most diseases.

Lyudmila, Cheremisinovo: “I have been growing potatoes for three years in a row. The bushes bloom in a beautiful purple color. I plant early and harvest twice - in June and September. This is an excellent early variety that is not afraid of drought, Colorado potato beetle and late blight. Young potatoes with dill and butter are especially tasty. "

Larisa, Kantemirovka: “I grow Juvel for my own needs in order to get early potatoes. I start planting in April, by which time the land in our region has time to warm up a little. I dig it in mid-June. Not suitable for long-term storage. I water the bushes moderately so that the tubers are not too watery. I feed it with manure before planting, and then once with superphosphate. "

Andrey, Salsk: “I first tried to plant this variety the year before last. I liked the result, so I decided to start growing potatoes for sale. The taste is good, it is important not to overflow the bushes, otherwise the tubers will be watery and fresh. The early maturity of the crop allows harvesting in June.The plant is unpretentious in care, responds well to mineral fertilizing. "

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Conclusion

Juvel is one of the high-yielding crops. Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, about 750 kg of selected potatoes can be harvested from one hectare. The early ripening period allows harvesting before the spread of late blight and Colorado potato beetle. Preventive treatment of planting material in potassium permanganate, copper sulphate, "Fitosporin" prevents fungal infection.

Crop rotation, timely weeding and control of soil acidity help to protect plantings from wireworm larvae. The culture is undemanding to the composition of the soil and climatic conditions. To increase the yield on poor soils, organic and mineral fertilizing is introduced, green manure is sown, and Agromax fertilizer is used.