The Skazka potato combines several important properties, including quality and high yield, which allows it to be called a full-fledged commercial variety. Obtained by crossing several varieties from which the best was selected. Due to this, it is characterized by high taste and resistance to diseases and pests.
Description of the variety
The tale is a mid-early one, ripening in 75–85 days, depending on weather conditions. The characteristics say that the variety is suitable for growing in regions with late frosts.
Description of the variety:
- type - species hybrid;
- bush height - up to 70 cm;
- stems are erect, not spreading;
- starch - 14–17%;
- shape - oval;
- peel - smooth, light yellow in color;
- pulp - white;
- weight - 70–130 g;
- the number of tubers in a bush is up to 30 pcs.
Potatoes are resistant to mechanical damage, transportable, and can be stored for a long time. Productivity is 300–400 c/ha. To achieve the desired results, it is important to follow agricultural practices and regularly feed the plant.
Due to their high starch content, potatoes are suitable for soup, making French fries, mashing, baking, and frying.
Growing
Preparatory work is carried out starting with harvesting in the fall. For planting, tubers should be selected from the largest bushes, weighing 60–70 g. For better storage and to prevent rodents from attacking the potatoes, the tubers should turn green. To do this, the crop is left in the sun for a week.
Potatoes for planting should be stored in a dark place, with a temperature of 2–3 °C and a humidity of 70–80%.
In order for the tubers to germinate, the prepared boxes are removed from the cellar or other room a month before planting. During germination, the room temperature should be 15 °C.
Green tubers have the ability to accumulate a toxic substance called solanine. Due to this, the consumption of such potatoes by people or animals is prohibited.
Before planting, the soil needs to be loosened and fertilized with bird or cow droppings, which will speed up the growth and ripening process of root crops. Tubers are treated with special chemicals that protect the plant from negative external influences.
A good harvest will be obtained on black soil, sandy loam or loamy soil. Favorable areas will be areas where cucumbers, cabbage, root vegetables and pumpkin previously grew. It is not advisable to plant potatoes after peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplants.Planting depth - 8–10 cm. Planting pattern - 35x45 cm, in a checkerboard pattern. If there is not enough planting material, the potatoes can be cut into two parts.
Planting is carried out in the first half of May, when the soil temperature reaches 7–8 °C and the air temperature reaches 10–15 °C. You need to add a glass of ash, humus or 5 g of superphosphate to the holes along with the potatoes.
Features of care
Care is based on timely feeding, hilling and weeding. It is preferable to feed the plants every 10–15 days. Fertilizers are applied after rain, into moist soil, or before hilling.
During the growing season, fertilizing with nitrogen fertilizers is necessary. To do this, dissolve 1 tbsp in a bucket of water. l. urea. The resulting composition is enough to process 20 bushes.
Before hilling, a mixture of chicken manure and water is added. 10 liters of liquid are mixed with 1 liter of litter, after which the mixture is infused for 24 hours. The solution is intended for watering only the roots of plants.
After flowering, plants need phosphorus fertilizers. The solution is prepared using 1 kg of superphosphate and 100 liters of water. The mixture is enough to spray on a 100 m² area. Foliar feeding will increase the amount of harvest, as well as the level of starch in the tubers.
During the dry season, potatoes require watering, as a lack of moisture can lead to a decrease in yield.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Skazka potato variety has many positive qualities, including:
- Early ripening.
- Excellent yield.
- Excellent taste.
- Resistance to many diseases.
- Low maintenance requirements.
Agronomists do not note any significant disadvantages of potatoes, since potatoes win in many respects. Among the minor disadvantages is the unsuitability of the variety for growing two crops per season.
Fairytale potatoes have unique properties and are easy to grow and care for. It is characterized by a high content of amino acids, vitamins, microelements and minerals. Eating fruits helps remove fluid and cleanse the body.
Pests and diseases
The variety is resistant to diseases such as Alternaria, common scab, and cancer. Tolerant to rhizoctonia. Can be moderately susceptible to late blight on tubers and tops.
Timely spraying gives good results, getting rid of pests such as the Colorado potato beetle, mole cricket, wireworm and potato moth.
Tilling the soil helps eliminate most bacteria, fungi and pests that are killed by freezing temperatures.
Harvest and storage
Potato harvesting begins in early September. A week before this, you need to mow the tops of the plants so that all the nutrients go from the roots to the tubers. After digging, the root crops are dried in the fresh air for a day, then sorted and placed in a storage area.
Reviews from gardeners
Gardeners note that the variety is productive, the tubers are large and even. Shoots appear quickly, the plant is resistant to many diseases and is easy to care for. The boiliness is slight; the potatoes do not darken when boiled or cut.
Reviews say that the potatoes are smooth, easy to peel, and store well in winter. The fruits have excellent taste when boiled, fried, as well as in salads and other dishes.
The versatility of the variety allows it to be used by both small gardeners and large-scale gardeners.Potatoes are valued because of their high yield and suitability for long-term storage. It has a good taste, is suitable for transportation and shelf life, which allowed the variety to take its rightful place in the agricultural market.
