Disease-resistant table potato "Courage" from Holland
Potatoes Courage are not only suitable for growing in the household. It is used in large volumes for processing by large enterprises. This speaks of the versatility of the variety and its relevance. Entrepreneurs prefer this crop because of its resistance to disease, and housewives value potatoes for their excellent taste.
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What kind of potato is this
Potatoes Courage - medium early variety with a high percentage of starch... Its formation depends on climatic conditions and top dressing. In dry weather and a small amount of fertilizers, the starch content is at least 17%.
Origin and development
The Kurazh potato variety came to us from Holland... The development belongs to the breeding company HZPC Holland B.V. The test work lasted for a long time, but the culture passed all the obstacles, showing high resistance to diseases and quick adaptation to weather changes.
Distinctive features, appearance
The average mass of ripe vegetables is 100-140 g, the shape is rounded, slightly elongated... The peel is smooth with a red tint, the number of eyes is moderate. The pulp is light yellow, there are no voids. The tubers are perfectly preserved after mechanical damage and withstand any heat treatment without discoloration.
Excellent taste... When cooking, due to the high starch content, potatoes can be boiled, so they are removed from the heat 2-3 minutes before being cooked.
Keeping quality of ripe vegetables - at least 91% of the total weight... The presentation is preserved during transportation over any distance.
The use of potatoes is universal... Vegetables are used not only in households, but also in processing plants, where starch and chips are obtained from them.
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Variety characteristics
The bush is high, erect, the stem is powerful... The leaves are large, dark green, leafiness is moderate.
When blooming, large purple flowers are formed with a red tint. The plant quickly adapts to weather changes and easily tolerates drought.
Ripening period is medium early... The first root vegetables can be tried 75 days after planting, but full maturity occurs at 83-90 days.
The culture has increased resistance to potato crayfish, golden nematode and potato mosaic virus. When carrying out preventive measures, the plant is not affected by late blight.
Yield
The average yield of Courage is 160-270 c / ha... The quantitative indicator is influenced by many factors: competent care, climatic conditions, soil composition. If all requirements are met, the yield reaches 400 c / ha.
6-9 potatoes are formed on 1 seedling... They are all smooth, beautiful and almost the same size. The marketable output of finished products is 85-99%.
How to grow
Complex agricultural practices are not required to obtain a rich and tasty harvest.... It is enough to follow the standard rules for growing potatoes.Proper watering in combination with loosening, weeding and hilling ensures high-quality fruiting and keeps bushes healthy.
Presowing treatment
Tuber preparation begins one month before sowing.... Each potato is carefully inspected for visible damage and disease.
The spoiled seed is disposed of. The remaining potatoes are laid out in a bright room at a temperature of + 15 ... + 17 ° C.
Tubers weighing no more than 100 g are selected for planting... Large root crops are further cut and planted in slices. Seed material is germinated within a month, otherwise it will not germinate.
Important! Immediately before planting, the tubers are treated with Fitosporin solution. It is a contact fungicide that protects seeds and seedlings from fungal infections.
Landing time and scheme
Planting dates for the Courage variety are especially important... The ideal period for sowing is the first decade of May. In the southern regions, you can be guided by the end of April, but do not forget about return frosts.
Reference. A sharp cold snap negatively affects the development of the bushes. Tubers are formed smaller and differ in taste.
The soil is prepared in autumn: dug up with the introduction of humus and wood ash. In the spring, the soil is dug up again. Before planting, a full range of mineral fertilizers is applied to the soil.
Tubers are planted to a depth of 8-10 cm. A little wood ash is placed in each hole and covered with earth.
Landing scheme: 35 cm - distance between holes, 70-75 cm - row spacing. With this planting scheme, it is convenient to care for potatoes, and the risk of disease is reduced.
Soil temperature at the time of planting must be at least + 10 ° C.
Further care for the courage potatoes
Culture care comes down to standard proceduresthat even a novice gardener can handle.
Watering
From the description of the variety, it follows that it is drought tolerant... But this does not mean that the plant can not be watered at all. Watering is required throughout the growing season, especially during budding and after flowering. The drier the weather, the more water is used for each bush.
In normal climates, the water consumption is no more than 6 liters, and on hot sultry days it increases to 10 liters. The best indicator of watering is the topsoil. Do not let it dry completely. The beds are kept in a moderately moist state. In rainy weather, the amount of watering is reduced.
After watering, damp soil is usually loosened and weeds removed... Loosening improves air exchange, which contributes to the normal life of the culture. Weeds carry many diseases and serve as a favorite habitat for various insect pests, therefore, the proximity of cultivated plants to them is undesirable. In addition, weeds take a lot of nutrients from the ground, and the seedlings suffer from a lack of nutrients.
reference... An increased level of moisture in the beds leads to the development of fungal diseases.
Hilling is carried out three times per season... It protects the tubers from direct sunlight. For the first time, the plants are spud as soon as they grow to 10 cm.The second procedure occurs at the time of flowering, and the third is carried out when the seedlings reach 25 cm.
Top dressing
In addition to the main dressings, foliar is used. The first is carried out after landing with poor growth of seedlings. Plants are fertilized with urea and ammonium nitrate. Also, the culture responds well to the introduction of nitrogenous substances at the initial stage.
During flowering, a second top dressing is applied with a predominant phosphorus content. Also at this stage, fertilize with organic matter - poultry droppings in a ratio of 1:10. The resulting solution is treated with aisles after abundant watering.
At the time of tuber ripening the plants are fed with potash fertilizers, thanks to which the root crops are more likely to gain weight and ripen.
Important! The main part of the nutrients for the formation of tubers is taken by potatoes from the fertilizers applied during the spring digging of the soil. Therefore, the land is abundantly supplied with humus and wood ash.
Diseases and pests
If you do not engage in the prevention of late blight, the risk of its development increases... This fungal disease can kill up to 70% of all plantings and easily spreads to other crops.
Protection against fungus begins with the preparation of the seed, when the sprouted tubers are treated with Fitosporin. During the growth of seedlings, drugs "Ridomil" or "Avixil" are used. Also, preventive measures include moderate watering, timely fertilizing and loosening the soil.
In case of disease, the affected areas of plants are removed, and the seedlings are sprayed with "Fitosporin".
Fungal spores are well preserved in weeds. This is another reason why the beds should be cleared of them.
Of insects, potatoes are harmed:
- Colorado beetle... It is harvested by hand along with the larvae that appear on the inner surface of the leaves. In case of a large accumulation of pests, the insecticide "Confidor" is used.
- Medvedka... It is difficult to notice as it moves underground and damages the root system. Subsequently, the plant does not receive sufficient nutrition and dies. In the fight against the bear, the drug "Medvetox" is used, the granules of which are buried into the ground for several centimeters.
- Aphid... The drug "Aktara" is used against her. It destroys pests, but is safe for humans. A sure sign of the appearance of aphids in the beds is a large number of ants. They are companions and protectors of aphids.
Daily inspection of seedlings helps to notice in time uninvited guests and the first signs of the disease.
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Collection, storage and use of the crop
Harvesting begins at the end of August, after mowing all the tops... The potatoes dug out of the ground are left on the field to dry for several hours. After that, the tubers are placed in wooden boxes and left in a cool dry place.
Harvest subject to long-term storage, does not lose its presentation and taste until spring.
Potatoes Courage are used in the household for cooking all kinds of dishes... It is also used for processing in large industries to obtain starch.
Advantages and disadvantages
The culture has become widespread thanks to numerous benefits:
- drought resistance;
- good yield;
- unpretentious care;
- persistent immunity to many diseases;
- breeding possibilities for sale;
- great taste;
- presentation of tubers;
- resistance to long-term transportation;
- versatility in cooking.
As for the disadvantages, it should be noted susceptibility to late blight without pretreatment.
Which regions is best suited for
Judging by the photos and reviews of those who planted, Dutch culture can grow throughout Russia, as well as in neighboring countries. But Courage gives the richest harvest only in the Central region of Russia.
Reviews
Most gardeners leave only positive reviews about the culture.
Antonina, Moscow: “I like this variety for its unpretentiousness and high yield. You can make whatever you want from potatoes: first and second courses, and pie filling, and all kinds of salads. Saplings do not get sick, but I definitely carry out prophylaxis against late blight. I have been planting Courage for several years and I will plant it again ".
Anatoly, Lipetsk region: “I am planting several early varieties for sale. The peculiarity of Courage is that it not only does not get sick, but also gives a greater yield than other varieties. Therefore, I plant it more than anyone else, especially since rounded tubers with red peel are readily bought up ".
Conclusion
Dutch potatoes Courage has established itself only on the positive side. It is undemanding to care, has a high yield and is resistant to many diseases.
The variety tolerates drought well and is subject to long-term storage. Thanks to its many advantages, both gardeners and entrepreneurs have appreciated this potato.