Ogorodniki, who put their whole soul and energy into the cultivation of a plentiful harvest, know that the good yield of potatoes largely depends on the correctly chosen variety. Agricultural machinery is not the last place. But even when all the rules are met, and the harvest leaves much to be desired, it can be assumed that the grown-up variety has simply degenerated and can not already yield the crop to the fullest.
Degeneration is usually called a decrease in yield, a defeat of tubers with fungal and bacterial infection. Degeneration is a natural process and can not be avoided anywhere. In order to have a high yield of potatoes, every 5-6 years it is necessary to get rid of the old seed material and try to grow new improved varieties.
To date, a huge variety of potato varieties has been bred, among them - "Sante", a very promising variety for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Potato "Sante" - characteristics and description of the variety
Tuber and pulp have a light yellow color, the surface is smooth, without any roughness. The starch content is from 10 to 14 percent. Variety "Sante" is srednerannym, the maturation of tubers from the moment of emergence is 80-90 days.
The resistance to various diseases affecting potatoes is quite high. So, to the scourge of all gardeners and truck farmers - late blight, the variety is very stable. Virtually unaffected by potato and nematode cancer. Resistance to scab, medium, but to the rhizoctonia, the variety "Sante" is susceptible.
Describing the taste of the potato variety "Santa", we can say that its taste qualities are excellent. After all, not for nothing, for french fries in fast food restaurants it is exactly "Sante". At home, this potato produces terrificly tasty fried potatoes with a golden crust. To prepare puree "Sante" is also suitable, but it will be cooked longer than those varieties in which more starch is present.
Agrotechnics of potatoes "Sante"
In order to harvest a good harvest of potatoes, the soil at the time of planting should warm up at least eight degrees. It is not recommended to plant in colder ground. Air temperature in the range of 20-29 ° C is ideal for building up tubers. At a higher temperature, tuber growth is stopped.
The depth to which planting material should be planted does not exceed 10 centimeters. The land before planting the potatoes must be deeply dug up and contain humus in the composition, in other words, be fertilized humus. Nitrogen fertilizers are introduced in the spring processing of the land.
Until the time of flowering, regular waterings are very desirable, which should be stopped by the time of ripening of the tubers, otherwise potatoes can affect rot, due to high humidity.
Planting potatoes of "Sante" should be made at a distance of at least 30 centimeters between plants, and not less than 60 centimeters between the rows. After all, in one nest can grow up to twenty tubers, and
Choosing potatoes "Sante" according to the characteristics, it should not be discounted that even the most excellent crop yield and resistant to disease variety, may not reveal its full potential, if you plant it in the area for it not intended.
Variety "Sante" is bred and adapted for cultivation in the climatic zones of Ukraine, Moldova and the middle belt and the south of Russia. In a colder climate, it is necessary to plant cold-resistant varieties. Weather conditions such as drought or rain affect yields very much.