Unpretentious variety of potatoes "Felox" with excellent taste

Gardeners are careful about choosing a potato variety for growing on their site. Farmers appreciate Felox for its high yields and excellent taste. The variety is easy to care for and resistant to many diseases.

Read about how to properly grow this culture on your personal plot in our article.

Description of the variety

Felox potatoes are early ripening varieties. From the moment the tubers are planted to the beginning of harvest, 65-75 days pass.

The variety is popular for its high productivity and versatile use of root crops. It gives an excellent harvest even under unfavorable climatic conditions and sudden changes in temperature. It is famous for its taste.

Origin and development

The Felox potato variety was bred by breeders of Saka Palanzenzucht (Germany). The variety has become popular in Europe, India, China, in the territory of the CIS countries. This is due to the fact that the culture easily adapts to various climatic conditions, tolerates temperature changes well and yields a harvest on any soil.

Since 1999 it has been grown in Russia. Distributed by the Sedek farm. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Middle Volga region.

Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins

Potato tubers contain proteins, carbohydrates, many vitamins, micro- and macroelements.

Vitamin content in 100 g of raw potatoes:

• A - 2.8 μg;
• B1 - 0.15 mg;
• B2 - 0.6 mg;
• B5 - 0.32 mg;
• B6 - 0.31 mg;
• B9 - 0.8 mg;
• C - 22 mg;
• E - 0.12 mg;
• PP - 1.36 mg;
• beta-carotene - 0.02 mg.

Macronutrients:

• calcium - 11 mg;
• magnesium - 21 mg;
• sodium - 4.5 mg;
• potassium - 570 mg;
• phosphorus - 50 mg;
• sulfur - 30 mg;
• chlorine - 45 mg.

Trace elements:

• iron - 0.92 mg;
• zinc - 0.3 mg;
• iodine - 5.2 mcg;
• copper - 138 mcg;
• manganese - 0.16 mg;
• fluorine - 28 μg;
• boron - 118 mcg;
• aluminum - 855 mcg.

Calorie content - 80 kcal. Nutritional value per 100 g of product:

• proteins - 2.5 g;
• fats - 0.42 g;
• carbohydrates - 18 g;
• starch - 17 g;
• ash - 1 mg;
• water - 77 g;
• dietary fiber - 1.5 g;
• organic acids - 0.25 g

Characteristics of tubers, description of appearance and yield

The variety is characterized by oblong tubers. The weight of each varies between 100-120 g, in rare cases, individual specimens reach 200 g. The tubers have an amber-colored rind, the core is light on the cut. The variety is characterized by high taste, suitable for the preparation of any culinary dishes. The potatoes do not darken when peeling and slicing. Tubers retain their presentation by 97% during long-term transportation.

Shrubs of the variety are erect, well leafy. The leaves are large, serrated, dark green in color. The inner side of the sheet is glossy. The flowers are medium-sized, dark lilac.

This is an early ripe variety, from planting to harvesting 65-75 days pass. On one plant 18-25 tubers are tied. The yield of the variety reaches 550-600 centners per hectare.

For which regions is it suitable

The variety showed itself well in all regions of Russia, but the best yield results were achieved in the Volga, Volgo-Vyatka, North-West regions.

What is the difference from other varieties

Unlike other varieties, Felox potatoes adapt well to growing conditions in regions with an unfavorable climate. The variety tolerates drought and cold well, sudden changes in air temperature. The cultivation of the variety is possible on various types of soil.

The main advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The variety has many advantages:

• early ripening;
• grows on any soil;
• does not require special growing conditions;
• optimal starch content in tubers;
• high yield rates;
• excellent taste;
• preservation of presentation during long-term transportation;
• long shelf life.

The disadvantage is the need for additional treatments for late blight, wireworm, scab.

Features of planting and growing

The best yield is obtained by potatoes planted in high-quality, nutritious soil on a suitable sunny site within the time recommended for the variety. Great importance is attached to predecessors. The culture is planted after zucchini, cabbage, pumpkin, legumes.

The maximum yield results are achieved when grown in black soil, sod, sandy and loamy soil. The soil should be slightly acidic.

The Felox variety grows well in loose soil. Dense packed soil during the growing season significantly slows down crop growth and leads to severe deformation of the tubers.

Preparing for landing

For planting, select healthy, undamaged tubers of approximately the same size. They are pre-germinated. To do this, 3-4 weeks before planting, the selected potatoes are placed in spacious boxes in 2-3 layers. The container with tubers is installed in a warm, bright room. Sprouted potatoes are re-sorted.

Tubers on which no shoots have appeared are not suitable for planting.

Reference! Suitable for planting are tubers with several healthy shoots, the length of which is at least 1 cm.

The variety is susceptible to damage by wireworms, therefore, the tubers are treated with Maxim before planting. To prevent fungal infections, they are soaked in a solution of copper sulfate, boric acid, wood ash or Fitosporin.

For better development of sprouts, tubers are soaked in "Epin", or "Zircon" 2 days before planting.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

Potato planting begins at the end of May. In different regions, the timing differs depending on the onset of heat. The main indicator of the beginning of planting is soil warming at a depth of 13-15 cm up to + 9 ... + 10 ° С.

For potato beds, choose a sunny place. The soil is dug up 20-30 days before planting, while adding urea, cow dung, charcoal. During planting, a glass of dry compost is poured into each hole. In this case, manure is no longer used, since it can burn the sprouts on the tubers.

The holes are made at a distance of 30 cm from each other. A gap of 60-65 cm is left between the rows. Sprouted tubers are placed at a depth of 10-12 cm, while making sure that the sprouts are not damaged. Sprinkle with soft soil on top.

Attention! Strong burial of tubers into the ground provokes their gradual decay.

At first, in cold night hours, the beds are covered with foil.

Growing features

Any type of soil is suitable for growing the Felox variety... The only requirement for the soil is its acidity level: it must be slightly acidic or neutral. If the acidity of the soil is elevated on the site, when digging into it, wood ash, dolomite flour are added.

When choosing a site, the depth of groundwater is taken into account. The groundwater level should be no closer than 70-75 cm from the earth's surface.

Timely soil preparation is necessary for high-quality growth and development of potato bushes. The plot begins to be prepared in the fall. To do this, remove all the remnants of cultivated plants and weeds.Then a deep digging is carried out 23-25 ​​cm in depth. During digging, fertilizers are applied to feeding soil depleted during the season - wood ash, cow dung, "Nitrofoska", "Superphosphate".

The culture does not require special care, you only need to water on time, loosen the soil and destroy weeds.

The nuances of care

During the growing season of the bush, it is necessary to regularly loosen the soil. In dense soil, the development of tubers will be difficult, the fruits will be deformed.

Excellent results are obtained by mulching potato beds. A 5-6 cm layer of mulch will prevent weeds from growing, which take nutrients from the soil from the crop. Mulching prevents the soil from drying out.

Attention! When planting Felox potatoes in the northern regions, a small layer of rotted herbs is laid on the bottom of the holes under the tubers. In this way, the potatoes are protected from freezing.

Watering mode

The first watering of potatoes is carried out when the shoots reach 5-7 cm... Watering earlier is not recommended as it will lead to superficial root growth.

Watering is carried out in portions, under a bush, with warm, settled water. First, a little water is poured under the bush and wait until it is absorbed into the soil, then more is poured. Thus, the liquid is evenly absorbed into the ground. In total, 3 liters of water are poured under each bush.

Before flowering, the culture is watered every 8-10 days. When hot weather is established, watering is carried out more often.

Important! When watering, it should be borne in mind that chernozem and soddy soils are watered less often than sandy ones.

Flowering culture indicates the beginning of the formation of tubers. During this period, the plant requires more moisture, with a lack of it, yield indicators will decrease.

During flowering, 8-10 liters of water are consumed for each bush 2 times a week. Watering is carried out in the morning or evening, preferably using the drip method.

After flowering, the water consumption for each bush is increased to 15-20 liters. As soon as the tops begin to dry out, watering is stopped.

Top dressing

At the beginning of the growing season, add ammonium nitrate or urea at the rate of 15-20 g per 10 liters of water. In the period of flowering and formation of tubers, they are fed with "Superphosphate" in the amount of 30 g per 10 l of water and potassium sulfate - 20 g per 10 l of water. 3-4 g of boric acid are added to the solutions. After the beginning of flowering, nitrogen fertilizers are not used, since they lead to rapid growth of the tops.

Mineral fertilizers alternate with organic ones.

Important! Top dressing is carried out after moistening the soil with water.

Disease and pest control

The Felox variety is resistant to potato cancer, golden nematode. Susceptible to lesions by late blight, scab and wireworm.

A sign of late blight is dark spots on the tops. In the process of development, the disease passes to the tubers, causing them to rot. For treatment, drugs "Gamair", "Aliri-B" are used. For prevention, tubers are treated before landing "Fitosporin M", a solution of copper sulfate, garlic, iodine. Great importance is attached to the autumn preparation of the soil, its disinfection.

Scab infects tubers, forming spots and ulcers on them. The infected culture acquires an unpleasant taste and cannot be stored for a long time. The bushes are treated with the preparations "Maxim", "Fitosporin M", "Acrobat MC".

The wireworm pest damages the root system, causing the tubers to rot. Pest propagates in the presence of weeds and in the absence of weeding and loosening of the soil. To destroy it, the soil is treated with preparations "Topaz", "Prestige".

Harvesting and storage

The Felox variety belongs to the early varieties. Tubers planted at the end of May are fully ripe by the end of August. The readiness of the potatoes for harvesting is judged by the state of the tops. For harvesting, days without rain are chosen: it is difficult to dig wet soil, tubers can be damaged by pitchforks.

After harvesting, the potatoes are dried, sorted and stored. With proper storage, the crop retains its presentation and taste until mid-spring.

How and when to collect

The start date of harvesting is determined by the appearance of the lower leaves on the bushes. Yellowing foliage signals that the potatoes are ready to be harvested. Full readiness occurs when all the tops turn yellow. The Felox variety begins to be harvested at the end of summer, in August.

To less injure the tubers, they use not shovels, but pitchforks. The bush is lifted from the ground, shaking off the soil with a light tap.

Storage features and keeping quality of the variety

The harvested crop is scattered on a dry surface in a dark room for 10-14 days to dry. The room must maintain an air temperature of + 15 ... + 18 ° C and good ventilation.

After drying, the potatoes are sorted. Sick, rotten, dry tubers are thrown away. Instances with mechanical damage are put aside for use in the near future for cooking. The best tubers are left for long-term storage.

A microclimate is created in the vegetable storage with an air temperature of + 3 ... + 5 ° C, a humidity of 85-90%, and good air circulation. If the storage conditions are observed, the Felox crop is stored for 6-7 months. The keeping quality of this variety reaches 90%.

What can be the difficulties in growing

When preparing complex dressings on your own, be careful about the ratio of the elements introduced. An excess of nitrogen leads to excessive growth of tops and insufficient development of tubers.

Abundant watering also leads to the rapid growth of tops. It is necessary to adjust the frequency and abundance of irrigation of the beds.

Tips from experienced gardeners and reviews about the Felox variety

Experienced gardeners advise not to use a strong pressure of water when watering, as a strong stream will wash out the soil and open the tubers. It is not recommended to postpone the harvest time. As soon as the tops turn yellow, the tubers are removed from the ground until the wilting process has begun.

Amateur gardeners characterize the variety as high-yielding, unpretentious in care, with excellent taste.

Svetlana, Tambov: “A neighbor on the site shared the Felox tubers. Despite the fact that on our plots the land is dense and soddy, the tubers grew even, without defects. There were 12-15 pieces from each bush ”.

Pavel, Perm: “In the spring I read the description of the Felox potato variety, looked at the photos of the tubers, and decided to try planting. When growing, he did not apply any special efforts, except for the basic rules of agricultural technology. The potatoes grew without any problems. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of tubers harvested. "

Elena, Astrakhan: “This season I planted and raised Felox potatoes. There was a lot of harvest. Very impressed with the taste, not boiled over. I liked making chips from it. "

Conclusion

The Felox potato variety has gained popularity in many countries due to its adaptation to different climatic conditions. It has excellent taste, high yield and keeping quality, easy to care for. For these reasons, many gardeners prefer to grow this particular variety.