Riviera potato variety: grows in all climates

Breeders in different countries are constantly developing varieties that are more resistant to various diseases and environmental conditions, have an excellent taste and give a rich harvest. This article will focus on the relatively new Dutch Riviera variety. You will learn how to prepare tubers, care for a plant, harvest and store crops, and fight diseases and insect pests.

Characteristics of the Riviera potatoes

Riviera potatoes were developed by Dutch breeders in 2007... In 2013, it was entered into the State Register of the Russian Federation.

The variety has taken root well in the central regions of Russia. It is successfully grown in Moldova, Ukraine. The Riviera tolerates drought well, gives good yields even in conditions of lack of moisture.

Chemical composition

Tubers contain the following nutrients:

• proteins - 2 g;
• fats - 0.4 g;
• carbohydrates - 18.1 g;
• water - 78.59 g;
• saturated fatty acids - 0.1 g;
• starch - 15 g;
• organic acids - 0.2 g

Among the trace elements - iron, iodine, zinc, copper, selenium, fluorine, vanadium, manganese, etc. Of the vitamins necessary to maintain the body in good shape, correct metabolism, strengthen the immune system - A, B, C, E, PP.

Calorie content product per 100 g is 77.2 kcal.

Tuber characteristics and yield

The Riviera has round and smooth tubers. The peel is yellow-brown, the flesh is light yellow. The height of the bushes is 85 cm, the stems are elastic, the leaves are large, dark green, the inflorescences are purple.

The variety has a strong root system. From the moment the first shoots appear to full maturity, 45 days pass. The first tubers can be tasted within 30 days after landing... The yield after 35 days is 280 c / ha, at the end of full ripening - 450 c / ha. One bush forms up to 14 tubers.

Difference from other varieties

The tubers contain 12-15% starch - less than other early maturing varieties. Seeds are prepared for planting in early April, a month before planting in open ground. The tubers have a beautiful appearance, excellent taste. They keep well in frosty weather. The Riviera produces crops twice a year. The variety has the shortest ripening period and resistant immunity to diseases.

The main advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Positive traits:

• delicious tubers;
• high-quality presentation;
• unpretentiousness;
• attractive appearance;
• immunity to dangerous diseases;
• early maturation;
• two crops per season;
• resistance to damage;
• keeps well in winter;
• not injured during transportation.

The disadvantage is the risk of late blight contamination with late harvest.

Important! For planting, take even fruits weighing 80 g. Large tubers reduce the yield by half.

Features of planting and growing

To get a high yield, adhere to the following agricultural practices.

Preparing for landing

The field for planting is prepared in autumn, dug up, fertilizers are added: 7 kg of humus, 40 g of potassium chloride, 60 g of superphosphate per 1 m². Soil with high acidity is alkalinized with dolomite flour or 500 g of lime.

In the spring, organic matter and minerals are introduced into the soil:

• 1 tbsp. ash;
• 1 tbsp. l. superphosphate;
• 1 tsppotassium sulfate.

A month before planting, the tubers are germinated. They are scattered in a room where there is a lot of light and the temperature is + 20 ° C. Periodically, the tubers are turned over for even sprouting. Before planting, it is etched with formalin at a dilution of 1: 200 with the addition of copper sulfate - 2 g per 10 l of water. The tubers are immersed in the solution for 5 hours.

Important! With a small amount of potatoes, it is cut into 3 parts, each one should have at least 3 eyes.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

They are planted from mid-April or the first half of May at a temperature of + 20 ° C. Potatoes are planted in an open area, well-lit by the sun, in moist, heated soil 10 cm by the traditional method.

1. Mark the rows with twine.
2. The distance between them is 70 cm.
3. The depth of the holes is 20 cm.
4. Pre-treated tubers are placed in them, sprouts up.
5. The interval between adjacent potatoes is 40 cm.
6. Cover with earth with a layer of 6-10 cm.
7. 40 tubers are planted on an area of ​​100 m².

Growing features

When grown, the variety does not require frequent watering - only in severe drought. Riviera loves loamy, peaty, sandy loamy soils with nitrogen and potassium content.

reference! In spring and autumn, the earth is dug up twice. As a result, yield increases.

The nuances of care

Be sure to loosen the soil to provide oxygen to the roots for the formation of solid tubers. So that the roots are not exposed, the bushes are spud twice during growth: when the tops reach 14-17 cm and before flowering.

The procedure is recommended to be carried out in the morning or in the evening, the ground should be moist. If hilling is not done, the crop loss will be 30%.

Another necessary procedure is weeding, which takes nutrients from the soil.

Watering mode

The Riviera is watered only during severe drought. Water is poured under the bush with a jug so as not to erode the root system. Hose watering is undesirable. Two weeks after germination and at the budding stage, you will need 3 liters per bush. In rainy weather, do not water.

Sprinkling is used in large fields. It moisturizes the soil, washes away insect pests from the tops.

Top dressing

Potatoes are fed during the formation of a bush:

• mineral fertilizers - 20 g of superphosphate, 10 g of urea, 10 g of sodium chloride per 1 m²;
• organic feeding - poultry droppings are diluted with 2 liters of water in a 1: 2 ratio.

Dry fertilizers are poured into the grooves at a distance of 12 cm from the row, the solutions are poured under each bush. It is important not to overfeed the plant, otherwise it will get sick.

Disease and pest control

The variety is resistant, withstands attacks of viruses and bacteria, but is not immune from fungal attacks. The main diseases affecting the Riviera:

1. Late blight - dark spots appear on the stems and leaves, the tops dry out. The pulp becomes inedible. The tops and the soil around the bushes are sprayed with Fitosporin solution or 1% Bordeaux liquid 4 times per season. The interval is 10 days.
2. Blackleg - the leaves turn yellow, curl, dry out, the roots rot. The bush is dug up and disposed of, 1 tsp is poured into the hole. vitriol and a glass of ash.
3. Macrosporiasis - the leaf becomes ill, then the stems, gray-brown spots appear on them, the tops dries, crumbles and dies. The plant is sick with high humidity. Excess water is taken away from the bushes, making drainage grooves. They are treated with the preparation "Rost-II" - 34 g per liter of water 2-3 times with a break of 2 weeks.
4. Dry rot - tubers get sick if stored improperly. They change color, become covered with dark spots, wrinkle, empty holes form inside the potatoes. Such tubers must be destroyed.

When growing the Riviera, you have to repel pest attacks:

1. Colorado potato beetle - gnaws leaves to the base. The plant is sprayed twice with a solution of urea 1 g per 10 l. An adult is collected by hand into a container with salt water.
2. Medvedki - bushes wither, burrows appear in the ground. The tubers are saved with Medvetox.It is applied to a depth of 5 cm (2 g per 1 m²) or the area is treated with a biological product "Nemabakt". One time is enough.
3. Wireworm - forms potato passages, the fruits begin to rot. The branches of the plant are sprayed with "Karate" - 2 ml per 10 liters of water. The processing is carried out twice.
4. Potato scoops - gnaws basal stems, tubers. Treat with "Fitoverm" - 4 ml per 2 liters of water 3 times.

Harvesting and storage

Harvest in late June - early July, the second time in September. The potatoes are sorted, the seed is laid out in a sunny place for greening.

The dug tubers are dried in a boundary or under a canopy. They sort out, throw away rotten and diseased potatoes. Healthy tubers are put in containers, taken to storage in a dry basement.

Storage features and keeping quality

The walls of the basement, where the potatoes will be stored, and the tubers themselves are sprayed with "Antignya". Thanks to this, keeping quality is increased. The cellar is whitewashed from the inside with lime. The tubers are treated with a solution of copper sulfate - 0.1 g per 8 liters of water. Temperature range - + 2… + 4 ° C. During the winter, potatoes are sorted 2-3 times.

Store root vegetables in:

• basements, in bulk;
• wooden lattice boxes;
• containers with holes;
• bags, nets.

The tubers are covered with spruce branches, bitter wormwood. This prevents the fruit from rotting. Precautions will allow you to keep 94% of the crop without loss until spring.

What can be the difficulties in growing

Gardeners are faced with late blight and other diseases, an invasion of insect pests. Failure to comply with agrotechnical rules will lead to diseases of the tubers. All of these factors affect their shape, size, structure and reduce productivity.

Gardener tips and reviews about the Riviera variety

Here are some tips from experienced gardeners:

1. Do not plant the variety on heavy rocky soils - the tubers are deformed and grow slowly.
2. The risk of late blight will decrease if you plant onions and garlic next to potatoes.
3. Do not grow a crop in one place for more than 3-4 years, the tubers become small.
4. Potatoes grow well after cucumbers, onions, melons, legumes.
5. Gardeners recommend planting beans, coriander, tansy, nasturtium in the aisles to scare off the Colorado potato beetle.

Most of the reviews about Riviera potatoes are positive.

Alexander, Crimea: «Riviera is a potato variety that everyone will love. Gives two crops of marketable potatoes. Responsive to fertilizers. It grows in unfavorable regions - it will withstand any drought. Good in maturation, large, tolerates transportation without losses, the tubers are tasty, beautiful in appearance. Good for sale. Riviera potato variety fully corresponds to the description and photo. "

Victoria Mikhailovna, Khabarovsk Territory: “We have planted different varieties of potatoes for many years, collecting a small number of tubers. The soil is one clay. Two years ago, they offered to plant the Riviera. We got a good harvest. A bag of large fruits of the same size was collected from half a bucket of seeds. The next year they planted their seeds. The harvest is guaranteed with the Riviera! "

Valentin, Suzdal: "We grow the variety for three years in a row. Stable yield, characterized by stable immunity. Doesn't require any special knowledge, everything is traditional. Delicious, not boiled downdoes not get dark. Last year, various varieties were planted, the fruits suffered from late blight. The riviera did not hurt, the foliage remained green until the harvest. Gathered a decent harvest. "

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Conclusion

The Dutch variety Riviera attracts gardeners and farmers with its high yield, early ripening, excellent taste, and unpretentious environmental conditions. Even in severe drought, the Riviera will not leave the owners without a crop.Proper care of potatoes will give an increase in tubers, which every gardener dreams of!