Early table potato variety "Palace" from Belarusian breeders
Palac is a productive potato variety that can be grown in any climatic zone. For tubers ripening, 40-50 days are enough. This potato is unpretentious and has a strong immunity to many pests and diseases. We will tell you in detail about the characteristics of the variety and the nuances of its cultivation in the article.
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Description of the variety
The palace is unpretentious to weather conditions and has a high yield... It contains a small amount of starch - 14%. They grow it more often for their own use.
Origin and development
This the variety was bred in the Republic of Belarus in 2017... It participates in variety trials and, due to its adaptability to different types of soil and climate, quickly spreads among gardeners.
Distinctive features, appearance
The tubers contain pectin, fiber, natural sugar, minerals and vitamins... It also contains trace elements that are necessary for the human body (potassium, calcium, magnesium, chlorine, phosphorus, iron, sodium).
The tuber, namely its rind, contains beta-carotene and organic acids. The most important value of the variety is the content of the food coloring anthocyanin in the fruits, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects.
Oval tubers are large and medium, weighing up to 150 g... The surface of the potato is smooth, the skin is red, the flesh is yellow inside. Differs in wonderful taste. The pulp is dense inside; when cut in a boiled state, the potatoes do not fall apart. Suitable for frying, making soups and salads.
Plant and yield characteristics
Compact bushes with large dark green leaves, straight stems... The flowers are reddish-purple in color and contain a large amount of the plant poison solanine.
High yield is a key advantage of the variety... Each plant forms an average of 8-10 tubers weighing up to 150 g each (average weight 70-90 g). Up to 400 kg are harvested from a hundred, and up to 600 centners from a hectare. The marketability of the crop is also high - 92-94%.
Other varieties of potatoes from Belarus:
Medium early potato variety "Breeze"
How to grow this variety
Before boarding it is customary to germinate seed potatoes to accelerate the emergence of seedlings... For this, two types of germination are used: dry and wet. When dry, it is necessary to decompose the potatoes in one layer and keep in the light for up to 40 days. Wet germination helps you achieve the desired results faster, in just 2-3 weeks. Wet sawdust or moss is placed in a box and potatoes are laid out on top in one layer. So you can make 2-3 layers.
Timing, scheme and landing rules
The time for planting the Palats variety is chosen depending on the climate... For example, in the southern regions of Russia, you can start planting at the end of March, while in the Central District, the favorable time begins in early May. In the northern regions, the land heats up later, so it is recommended to plant potatoes here only at the end of May.
There are several methods of planting potatoes, but the most popular is the "shovel" method.... It saves space and maintains soil moisture. In the spring, the selected plot of land is dug up and loosened with a cultivator or pitchfork.Planting holes are not made too deep - 6-8 cm is enough for small potatoes and 10-15 cm for large ones.
It is recommended to pour a handful of humus into the hole, and then put the seed tuber. Palace potatoes are planted in rows, the distance between which should be 75 cm. Between the holes, leave 30-35 cm.
Care
To obtain a rich harvest and the formation of commercial tubers, proper care is required during the period of potato growth.
Hilling
For better aeration of the roots and getting rid of weeds, farmers spud potatoes twice... The first hilling is carried out three weeks after planting, when the leaves of the seedlings are located 7-8 cm above the soil level.
The second hilling is carried out two weeks after the first. At this point, the height of the stem should be at least 12 cm. The procedure is carried out after watering or rain, raking the ground to the tubers.
Watering
For tuber growth, soil moisture should be moderate., otherwise the plant is attacked by fungal diseases and pests and the yield decreases. Water only after the first shoots appear, about a month after planting. Potatoes are watered under the root with settled water at the rate of 3-4 liters per bush.
Before the first buds appear, the frequency of watering should not exceed once a week. In very hot weather, additional moisture may be required. You can check this by placing your palm in the soil. If there is no moisture at a depth of 10 cm, watering is needed.
During the flowering period, the plant is watered twice a week. in the morning or evening by sprinkling, spending 12-15 liters of water per bush. Then mulch with sawdust or hay to protect the soil from drying out.
With the appearance of the first signs of wilting of the tops, watering is reduced... During this period, the plant needs 3 liters of water every 10-12 days. Watering is stopped 10-14 days before harvesting.
Weeding
In addition to removing weeds, weeding softens the soil... The first time the potatoes are weeded three weeks after planting, the second - when the height of the bushes reaches 40 cm.
Top dressing
Wood ash or slurry is often used as top dressing.... Nitrogen contributes to the development of the deciduous part of the stem, and minerals - to obtain a quick harvest. Double superphosphate, urea, potassium, nitrate can be used as mineral fertilizers.
To obtain the maximum yield, it is recommended to apply organic fertilizers together with mineral fertilizers during planting. Top dressing during the germination period is carried out if the young shoots are weak and thin. Experienced gardeners use urea (carbamide) for this at the rate of 2 tsp. for 1 sq. m and 3-4 glasses of liquid humus.
The second time, fertilizer is applied after 15-20 days.: potassium sulfate (2 tsp) and wood ash (5 tbsp) per 1 sq. m directly under the root.
Diseases and pests
The palace is resistant to potato cancer and rhizoctonia, but is highly susceptible late blight... This disease affects stems and roots and, if left untreated, can kill large numbers of tubers. To combat the disease, the following methods are used:
- compliance with crop rotation;
- loosening the soil and reducing watering when a disease is detected;
- fertilization with minerals;
- treatment of seed tubers with a growth stimulator;
- use of chemical fertilizers "Quadris", "Maxim", "Celest TOP".
The main pest of potatoes is Colorado beetle... It is difficult to fight with it due to its quick adaptation to insecticides. The body of the beetle contains toxic substances, so birds and animals do not touch it.
The use of chemicals makes potato farming easier, but they have to be changed frequently. For spraying leaves, you can use:
- 5% concentrate of Foksim emulsion;
- 20% concentrate of the Sumicidin emulsion.
Them apply twice a season in the morning and evening... The last spraying should be done no later than 20 days before harvest.Summer residents collect beetles and larvae as they appear, but this method is only suitable for small gardens.
Collection, storage and use of the crop
Dug up Palace potatoes in August-September... 7 days before harvesting, the tops are mowed. This helps to stimulate the transfer of nutrients to the tubers. Potatoes are dug up in warm dry weather and stored in a shaded, ventilated place for 14-15 days before final harvesting. Thus, the places injured by the shovel are tightened, and the harvest ripens.
Seed material is immediately taken from the new crop... For planting, choose only good tubers, preferably small ones, rejecting damaged ones. They are then placed under a canopy or tree crown and kept in moderate light for about three weeks for landscaping. At the same time, the production of solanine occurs - a poisonous substance that makes tubers unsuitable for pests and helps to increase germination.
Important! Potatoes intended for eating should not be exposed to light. It turns green and becomes poisonous due to the solanine.
After two weeks, the edible potatoes are stored in a dark, cool place.... Seed tubers are kept in the light until the end of the gardening process - 3-3.5 weeks.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Variety The palace quickly spreads among gardeners due to fast ripening and high yield. The tubers are large and oval in shape, easy to clean. Boiled potatoes of this variety do not fall apart during cutting, therefore they are ideal for salads.
Advantages:
- the ability to grow in almost any conditions;
- early maturation;
- high yield - up to 650 c / ha.
- if the conditions are met, the crop is stored for a long time and does not lose its appearance and taste;
- the correct shape of the tubers;
- the presence of immunity to a number of diseases.
Despite all the advantages, The palace also has disadvantages:
- high tendency to infection with late blight;
- poor digestibility.
Growing regions
Preferred regions are not specified for Palats potatoes, as the plant easily adapts to any climatic conditions... For the ripening variety, 2-2.5 warm months are enough. Therefore, the Palace is suitable for cultivation both in the southern and northern regions.
Reviews
The reviews of those who have already met the variety are mostly positive.
Ekaterina, Bryansk: “I first planted the Palace in 2018 when I saw the photo. Received a large harvest. I dug up the first tubers for testing in July. The potatoes are tasty, but poorly boiled, best suited for salads. The rest does not differ from other varieties ".
Albert, Krasnovishersk: “In our area, the weather is unstable, so for planting you have to use vegetables that can adapt to this climate. Palace potatoes are just that. However, late blight appeared during cultivation. The disease was eliminated, but the yield was less than expected. The potatoes taste wonderful, so we decided to plant them for early harvesting and eating in the summer and autumn periods. ".
Oksana, Penza: “Palace potatoes are not yet so popular in our region, so I planted them in a small area. But what was my surprise when the harvest was higher than the rest. In addition, he steadfastly withstood diseases that affected other varieties. When boiling, the potatoes keep their shape, and Palats has excellent taste, so I decided to plant this variety annually ".
Conclusion
Potato Palats of Belarusian selection is a universal early-maturing variety that has recently appeared on the Russian market. Due to its high yields and adaptability to different climates and soil types, it is gaining popularity in other countries of the world.
Palats is resistant to nematodes and potato crayfish, but is prone, like most varieties, to late blight.Belongs to culinary type A, so lovers of delicious potato food can safely choose this variety for growing.