In spring, the time comes to think about what kind of crop to grow on your plot. Bellarosa potatoes suit everyone. It is drought-resistant, unpretentious and very productive.
Features of the variety and description
Potatoes have several names: white rose, white dew, bellarosa. A detailed description of the variety will make it clear why this particular type of root crop should be grown:
- Plant height: 75 cm.
- The bush is erect.
- The flowers are purple.
- The root vegetable is oval with a thick skin of light or dark pink color.
- Vegetable weight from 90 g. up to 700 gr.
- The number of tubers in a bush is 7–10 pcs.
- The eyes are shallow.
Peculiarities:
- Precocity.
- Sometimes flowers are missing.
According to numerous positive reviews, the variety has established itself as one of the best.
Positive properties
White rose is a potato that has many positive qualities. These include:
- Drought resistance. This trait is especially valued by those who plant entire potato fields. In the event that automatic watering is not equipped.
- Precocity. Ready to use in just 2 months. Dig up 1.5 months after germination.
- High yields. From 1 hectare it produces about 35 tons of root crops.
- Unpretentiousness. Bellarosa potato varieties can grow in any type of soil. Only clayey soil composition is difficult to tolerate.
- Easily repairs mechanical damage.
- Unlike other early varieties, the tubers store well.
The presence of positive qualities allows potatoes to stay on the first steps of the rating, along with other best varieties.
Disease resistance
Bellarosa is immune to diseases:
- Potato cancer.
- Parshe.
- Black leg.
- Iron spot.
- Golden nematode.
- Rhizoctonia.
But the variety is demanding in terms of treatment against the Colorado potato beetle and wireworm.
How to prepare a place for a garden bed
They start in the fall. Dig up the soil and add humus. Based on 6–8 kg per m2. They dig it up a second time in the spring, adding mineral fertilizers (ammonium nitrate, ammonium and potassium sulfates, rock chloride). Their purpose is not only to enrich the soil composition, but also to protect against pests.
After the bed is ready, they begin to plant the seed.
Proper preparation of root vegetables
Vegetables are removed from storage in advance (15–20 days). Place in small containers and leave in a bright place. During this time, it will sprout and grow faster in the ground. The temperature should be +15 ⁰С.
To prevent root crops from disappearing during cultivation, summer residents recommend scattering it on the floor in one layer.
After the tubers sprout, they can be planted in the ground.
Landing
Planting in the garden should be planned for the month of April. But it is necessary to correlate it with the climate characteristics of the growing region. Since the variety is early, potatoes need to be planted early.
When planting and marking beds, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the tubers of the variety are very large. The distance between bushes should be 45–50 cm, in rows about 75–85 cm. Seed material is laid to a depth of 10 cm.
When, how and what to feed the crop
After the shoots appear, the first fertilizing is carried out. To do this, use an infusion of mullein or chicken droppings.
The second feeding is introduced during budding. Use urea or a solution of potassium sulfate mixed with ash.
The third time is fed during flowering. It is recommended to use mullein mixed with superphosphate.
Like all early varieties, it is recommended to treat potatoes with preparations that contain magnesium. Use dolomite flour, 50 g. at 1m2.
All fertilizers are applied on the second day after abundant watering or good rain. Otherwise, the summer resident risks losing the plant, and with it the harvest.
Timely fertilizing will help the plant form tubers. The result will be an excellent harvest.
Carrying out care
First of all, while the plant is small, the plantings are loosened. This is done so that the roots receive more air. In addition, all weeds are removed. It is advisable to continue loosening until the plant reaches 15 cm in height.
Then hilling takes over. The earth is raked to the roots of the plant, forming a mound. According to the description of the Bellarosa potato variety, it is tall. Therefore, this procedure is carried out to support the bush so that the shoots do not lean towards the ground.
Its drought resistance affects its watering requirements. The variety has enough rainfall.
Cleaning and storage
10 days before the expected harvest date, the tops are mowed. This is how all the juices flow to the root crops. They will be stored better later.
Dig out using a shovel or other tools. The collected tubers are placed in boxes and dried for several days.
Sorting potatoes is a mandatory process before harvesting into cellars and storage. Planting material is selected for next year. In addition, cut and spoiled tubers are removed separately so that their rotting does not cause damage to the rest of the crop.
Store at a temperature not exceeding +10 ⁰С. Potatoes retain their presentation even after being stored for 6–8 months.
Gardeners' opinions regarding the variety
Numerous positive reviews indicate that the potatoes are really good. Gardeners share their impressions, give advice and recommendations that are so necessary for a beginning vegetable grower:
- "nasotke": Amazed by the potato yield. We planted 10 bags and harvested 160. Everything is flat and smooth, only a few bags of shallow stuff. The tubers are not overcooked. Keeping in mind the characteristics of the variety, I give advice to all summer residents: “If drought is expected, use white rose potatoes.”The potatoes fit perfectly. In spring it looks like it has just been harvested.
- Tamara: An unpretentious species with enviable immunity to disease. The potatoes are very tasty. It didn’t sit there for a long time because it was eaten very quickly. I will definitely plant it next year.
- Alexander: I have been planting this type of potato for several years. I like everything, especially when it is cooked boiled and fried.
- Tatyana: I recommend that you definitely treat it against late blight. Preferably before flowering. Otherwise a wonderful variety.
Bellarosa is an excellent potato; many recommend growing it for those in arid climates. The variety will delight you with its harvest.
