Potato variety "Khozyayushka" for growing in the northern regions

The Hostess variety is popular among gardeners due to its ability to grow in almost any climate, to withstand temperature extremes, droughts and frosts. Both amateur summer residents and professional farmers will appreciate the high yield and unpretentiousness of this variety.

All the details about the Hostess variety and the rules for its cultivation are in our article.

Description of the variety

Potatoes The hostess easily tolerates temperature changes - it grows in both hot and cold climates. It has an excellent taste that lasts even after prolonged storage. Well tolerates long distance transportation. The hostess can be found not only on market counters, but also in hypermarkets.

When heat treated, the pulp retains its color... This is a versatile table potato that can be fried, boiled, and steamed. It is used in the production of chips, French fries, starch and instant mashed potatoes.

Origin and development

Potatoes Hostess bred by breeders of the Siberian NIIKH, this is the result of crossing the varieties Zarevo and Santa.

Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins

Tubers contain potassium, calcium, carotene, phosphorus, vitamins A, B, C. Starch content in this variety it exceeds 20%, which is considered a high indicator. These potatoes boil well and are suitable for mashed potatoes.

Attention! Green tubers contain the plant poison solanine. It accumulates in potatoes when exposed to sunlight. It is also found in greater concentration in the aboveground berries (fruits) of potatoes.

Ripening period

Harvest ripening time - 80-90 days, in regions with cold climates - 100 days. In the central regions, harvesting begins in September.

Yield

Variety has a high yield... Under favorable conditions, each bush gives an average of 12-18 tubers. You can get up to 500-600 centners of potatoes per hectare.

Disease resistance

Possesses disease resistance: potato crayfish, gold nematode and cyst nematode. Medium resistant to late blight and rhizoctonia.

Characteristics of tubers, description of appearance

Potatoes have an average weight of 100-150 g, but specimens up to 200 g can be found. Tubers are pink or purple in color, have an oval-rounded shape, they have a thin and smooth skin, cream-colored flesh.

What regions are best suited for and climate requirements

This potato variety is well suited for growing in the southern and central regions of Russia, as well as in southern Siberia. The originator recommends Hostess for cultivation in the Omsk, Tyumen, Tomsk, Kemerovo, Novosibirsk and Irkutsk regions. However, the variety is successfully grown not only in Russia, but also in Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova.

Important! In the cold regions of the country, it is rarely possible to plant potatoes on time. But being late for boarding is unacceptable. If planting is delayed for more than 15 days, yields can be reduced by 50%.

The main advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The main advantages of the variety:

• one of the few varieties that can withstand both drought and cold weather;
• retains taste during long-term storage;
• has a high yield;
• under favorable conditions it can be stored up to 8-9 months;
• withstands difficult conditions of transportation over long distances;
• not prone to darkening after cutting;
• excellent marketability of root crops (85-98%)

The disadvantages are:

• prone to late blight and other fungal diseases;
• when growing in unfavorable conditions, prone to cracking and the appearance of a large number of small tubers.

What is the difference from other varieties

The variety is distinguished by its unpretentiousness to the weather and does not require special care, thanks to which it is guaranteed a good harvest. One of the most unassuming potato varieties. Contains an increased amount of starch.

Features of planting and growing

Planting and growing this potato has its own characteristics.

Preparing for landing

Planting sprouted potatoes is recommended... This is most important in the middle zone and Siberia, where the summer is short. Thanks to germination, seedlings will appear faster, and the harvest will have time to ripen before the onset of frost.

For germination, potatoes are laid out in a warm and bright place. 2-3 weeks before the planned landing date. Before planting, the tubers are disinfected in a pink solution of potassium permanganate or sprayed with copper sulfate. You can also treat the seed with growth stimulants, for example, "Epin", "Regoplant", "Kornevin", "Bioglobin" or "Poteytin".

These preparations are also suitable for spraying plants before floweringto increase yields and further protect against late blight, Colorado potato beetle and other pests.

Ground requirements

The hostess grows actively in sandy and loamy soils with the addition of black soil... Shows the highest yield in sandy soil. Grows extremely poorly in petrified soil.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

Potatoes are planted in May, when the frost has passed and the earth will warm up to 7-8 ° C at a depth of 8-10 cm.

The holes are dug 7-10 cm deep, in clay soils - no deeper than 3 cm. Before planting, a tablespoon of ash is poured into them, sprinkled with earth on top of 2 cm, and then the tubers are placed.

The tubers are placed in the soil at a distance of at least 35 cm from each other, 50-60 cm are left between the rows. Such a scheme will provide space for plant growth, it will also be more convenient to weed and spud.

Growing features and nuances

When planting and growing, traditional methods are used: hilling, mulching, watering, fertilizing. The hostess is an unassuming variety, and there are no special requirements for her cultivation.

Watering mode

Watering is periodically required, but like other varieties of potatoes, the Hostess does not like excess moisture. Watered with warm, settled water, morning or evening and so that water does not fall on the tops. The soil should be moist to a depth of 50 cm, which will provide moisture to the roots of the plant.

Water the first time when the tops reach a height of 10 cm, pouring 3 liters under the bush. The next time - after the beginning of flowering, 6-7 liters per bush, the third time - when the flowers disappear, up to 12 liters per bush. Three waterings will be enough, but if the weather is hot, you can add 2-3 more times.

After flowering, watering is undesirable, as the risk of late blight increases.

Top dressing

Before starting hilling, it is recommended twice feed the plants... For the first feeding, a solution is used where ash vapor or chicken droppings are added to 5 liters of water. Next time, a solution is poured under the root of the plant, where 2 tbsp are added to 5 liters. l. superphosphate and 1 tbsp. l. nitrophosphate.For fertilization use a watering can and watered under the bush.

Attention! Regardless of the composition, the plants are watered abundantly before feeding. Otherwise, nutrients will be poorly absorbed. And applied in liquid form can damage the roots of the plant.

To prevent nitrates from accumulating in the tubers, fertilizing cannot be done after the plant has flowered.

Weeding and hilling

Weeding is carried out when the plant height reaches 13-18 cm, after 2 weeks weeding is repeated. When the tops get stronger, the need for weeding will disappear, since the plants independently cope with the weeds.

Hilling is recommended to be carried out twice:

1. When the plant reaches a height of 20-25 cm.
2. Three weeks after the first hilling.

Hilling and loosening is performed after watering or rain.

Disease and pest control

The hostess is susceptible to such diseases.: common scab, black scab (rhizoctonia) and late blight.

To combat them, fungicides containing copper are used: copper sulfate, copper sulfate, Bordeaux liquid, manganese sulfate. Scab spores can persist in soil for up to three years. Therefore, it is recommended to change the landing sites regularly. In autumn, after digging up potatoes, the tops are burned to reduce the risk of disease.

Common scab... It affects varieties of potatoes with a thin shell. The disease rarely affects the tops and roots. Outwardly, this fungus looks like small dried sores. Often the fungus appears on small tubers barely reaching 3 cm. The affected root crop has an unattractive appearance, and its taste deteriorates.

Black scab... This fungus completely infects the plant. Often leads to the death of the bush. The tubers are covered with small black spots that grow with the growth of the plant. This fungus loves high humidity and temperature.

Late blight - the most dangerous disease of potatoes... The main predisposing factor is high humidity. In order to prevent, the beds are treated with fungicides.

The most dangerous pest of the variety is Colorado beetle... To combat it, insecticides are used. Spraying of bushes is carried out several times per season. But chemistry is used in the most extreme cases. It is better to start with protective measures: using healthy planting material and soil, manually collecting larvae and adults, spraying plants with decoctions of celandine, tansy, basil and other plants.

Attention! Three weeks before the harvest of potatoes, the treatment of plants with any chemical preparations is stopped.

Harvesting and storage

Collection and storage Hostesses have their own characteristics.

How and when to collect

The hostess belongs to the mid-late varieties. Harvested in September... About a week before digging, the tops are mowed, which stimulates the flow of nutrients to the tubers. Harvesting is carried out in dry, sunny weather; after harvesting, the tubers are aired for several hours outside, but not in direct sunlight. Store potatoes in a cool dry place.

Specimens selected for planting stay outdoors longerby stimulating the synthesis of solanine. Green potatoes will be protected from diseases and pests, and their germination and yield will increase.

Attention! Do not eat green potatoes!

Storage features and keeping quality of the variety

The variety has excellent keeping quality - more than 90%... The tubers are not prone to germination. Under favorable conditions, it can be stored for six months or longer.

What can be the difficulties in growing

Is of great importance inspection of tubers when selecting for planting material. Tubers should be free of visible damage and signs of damage. They are not recommended to be cut during planting. The low quality of the planting material significantly reduces the yield.

The best tubers for planting are grown from seed... They are highly resistant to diseases and pests.

Tips from experienced gardeners and reviews about the Hostess variety

Summer residents love this variety and share their advice and impressions with readers.

Julia, Moscow region: “A neighbor shared with us the planting material - it was the Hostess. Now she makes us happy with a stable harvest every year. My husband and I have been growing it on our site for over five years. Excellent taste. I do not recommend it for frying, as it crumbles. "

Elena, Sverdlovsk region: “Two years ago we tried to plant Hostess and we liked this variety. We were pleased with its yield - a large number of tubers from one bush, thanks to which a good harvest can be obtained even in a small area. We like to make mashed potatoes from these potatoes, it is also good for soup, but not very suitable for frying - it starts to crumble. "

Nikolay, Chelyabinsk region: “At the summer cottage we tried many varieties, but settled on the Khozyayushka variety. Since this potato variety does not require special care and gives good results regardless of the weather. I also liked the small amount of spoiled tubers when stored in winter. I recommend planting the Hostess in a well-lit area and after perennial grasses. "

Conclusion

The popularity of the Hostess potato variety is explained by its resistance to the whims of nature, high yields with minimal maintenance, good keeping quality and excellent taste.