Since the times of Peter the Great, potatoes have taken pride of place in the gardens and tables of Russians. The Sante potato appeared thanks to the efforts of Dutch breeders. For the first time, Dutch specialists managed to obtain a species characterized by complex resistance to viruses. Breeders of the Aqriko UA company cultivated a plant suitable for growing in different climatic zones. In Russia potato variety has taken root and has been successfully grown since 1993.
General information about the variety
Sante potatoes are popular among gardeners due to their high yield and good taste. Characteristics of the variety and appearance of the plant:
- Medium early, fruits can be dug up after 80-90 days;
- Dining room;
- High yield, up to 500 centners of potatoes;
- High tuberization, up to 20 pieces per bush;
- Intermediate type;
- Erect, compact bushes;
- Medium in height;
- Erect or semi-erect stem;
- Moderately spreading branches;
- Medium foliage of the bush;
- Small, simple leaves are dark green;
- Small white flowers during flowering;
- Well developed root system;
- Heat-loving;
- Unpretentious;
- Resistance to many diseases - potato blight, top blight, common scab, nematode;
- Susceptibility to disease - blackleg;
- Long-term storage and long-distance transportation are possible.
IMPORTANT! The variety is distinguished by a high content of vitamins B and C, microelements and amino acids.
Reviews from vegetable growers indicate that the variety has been successfully grown in many parts of the country, in various soils and climatic conditions. Even gardeners in the northern, northwestern and western Siberian regions confirm the variety’s stable yield. Description of potato fruits of the Sante variety:
- Maximum weight 150 grams;
- Oval or round-oval shape;
- Same size;
- Yellow skin;
- Thin, dense skin;
- Small eyes;
- A large number of superficial, shallow ocelli;
- Yellow pulp;
- Medium pulp density;
- Contains up to 14% starch;
- Good taste.
Santé potatoes are often used for frying and boiling. French fries or mashed potatoes are prepared from the root vegetable, they are stuffed, baked and used as an ingredient for salads.
Recommendations for cultivation
To get a quick harvest, you should prepare in advance seed potatoes. Three weeks before planting, it should be removed from storage and moved to a well-lit room, maintaining a temperature of 15 degrees. Root vegetables can be placed directly on the floor or in a box or drawer with mandatory access to oxygen. After the sprouts appear, you can begin planting.
IMPORTANT! The length of the sprouts should not exceed five millimeters.
Plants begin to be planted in late spring - early summer. The time depends on the climatic characteristics of the region. The earth should warm up should not be below +8 degrees, with an air temperature of + 20 degrees.
To get a better harvest, it is necessary to prepare the soil in the fall:
- It is preferable to choose flat and well-lit areas for planting;
- If the site is located in a lowland, it is necessary to dig grooves for drainage;
- Clear the beds of any remaining vegetation;
- Fertilize the soil, use manure and mineral fertilizers;
- Dig up the area for planting - depth 30 centimeters;
- Repeated digging in the spring - depth of 5 centimeters.
Planting a plant requires compliance with a number of rules:
- It is necessary to maintain a distance between potato bushes, do not plant too densely, planting pattern 40×
- Planting depth depends on the type of soil, from 5 to 15 centimeters.
The potato variety is unpretentious in care and requires following simple recommendations on agricultural technology:
- Weeding the soil;
- Hilling;
- Destruction of pests - the Colorado potato beetle, if necessary, carrying out insecticidal treatment;
- Timely watering – drip irrigation is recommended;
- Organizing regular feeding.
To improve the preservation qualities of root crops during harvest, experienced gardeners recommend mowing the tops first.Potatoes are left in the ground for 1.5 weeks and only after that they are dug up. Such activities help strengthen the peel. Before storage, potatoes must be dried; this will improve the quality and increase the shelf life of the root crop.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day to all. For residents of the North-West region, I would like to recommend potatoes to Santa. The mid-early variety shows good results in poor soil. To get the best results, it is important to prepare the soil in the fall. For root formation, it is necessary to fertilize the soil in advance. The plant shows better yield in warm years and responds positively to drip irrigation. Potatoes are stored for a long time and have good taste. I recommend!
Ekaterina Valentinovna, 55 years old.
Good afternoon! I would like to recommend the Santa potato variety to all vegetable growers in the Urals. The plant of the nightshade family is distinguished by its resistance to many diseases, easy care and good taste of root vegetables. It is possible to collect up to 15 potatoes from one bush. After 90 days the crop is ready for harvest. For best results, you should weed the soil, fertilize the plant, and drip water it. I harvest three months after planting. After harvesting, it is necessary to dry the potatoes, this will extend their shelf life. The root vegetable is great for frying, boiling and stewing. I give the mashed potatoes a plus, the taste is excellent. I didn’t find any cons for myself! The family is happy, next year I plan to increase the planting area.
Anastasia Polikarpova, 56 years old.
