Belarusian potato varieties

Belarusian varieties are ubiquitous, as the tubers have an excellent presentation, and the taste properties of the potatoes are at a high level. Potatoes bred in Belarus also grow well in Russia and Ukraine.

Since Belarus itself divided into three climatic zones, then the varieties were developed specifically for each zone, so that the tubers gave the planned yield. In this country, potatoes are the second most important bread.

And therefore, the development of new varieties that give stable large yields is treated with great interest.

Potato breeding in Belarus

Today the country ranks seventh in the world in potato cultivation and selection in the country does not stand still. New developments appear that meet all the requirements of global standards.

The varieties are distinguished by their high taste. Now they are breeding potatoes capable of storing tubers for a fairly long time at a temperature of 3 degrees Celsius.

In Belarus, the type of local selection is quite well-known. Zhuravinka is cultivated by every second farm. It has 18.5% starch, reddish skin and creamy flesh.

Harvested per hectare 640 c. Excellent nutritional properties and good disease resistance.

The fruit of the selection of Belarusian scientists is the Skarb variety - which in translation from the Belarusian language means “wealth”. This is not an accidental name, because the tubers themselves, when excavated, resemble gold ingots. The skin of the tuber is yellowish and round in shape.

Scarb for dining purposes with a starch content of 16.5%. When cooked, the tubers do not change their shade to a dark color. At the same time, it is remarkably preserved, and 645 centners are collected. from one hectare.

Scientists believe that Scarb can also be used as a natural admixture for soil in order to cleanse it of harmful components.

Breeders of the Belarusian Research Institute produced by Zorachka... This type is harvested up to 310 centners. from one hectare. The variety is round and large. The skin is yellowish, the pulp is the color of homemade butter.

Zorachka excellently resists disease, and remains dense until the end of winter.

Belarusian potato varieties

Among them:

• Scarb
• Breeze
• Uladar
• Manifesto
• Zhuravinka
• Bellarosa
• Impala
• Red Scarlet

These types are used in the preparation of various dishes... For production, they grow or acquire - Zdabytak, Atlant, Signum, Maximum.

In these grades, an overestimated starch capacity and from it are made:

1. Starch.
2. Alcohol.
3. Syrup.

The best varieties for planting in Belarus

Now they choose species with a starch content in a fairly large proportion, as this answers requirements for culinary and industrial consumption... In correlation with the desired effect in the manufacturer's catalog, the species are divided into groups with different purposes.

There is also a range of varieties in terms of ripening time. But the most popular are medium and autumn ripening species, due to the fact that they have a long storage period without effort.

Table 1... Mid-season species that mature in 105 days.

table 2... Medium late species that mature in 115 days.

Species that ripen in mid-autumn may be damaged by the first cold weather, and therefore varieties are cultivated only in the southern regions.

Benefits of Belarusian varieties

On the territory of the republic more than 100 species are cultivated varied in terms of growing potatoes. All types are zoned for different areas. The tests take a long time to understand how adaptable the potato will be when grown in a particular region.

Also, the tubers are bred in such a way that the food and commercial qualities are at the level of foreign selection. But unlike her, you do not need to do an annual renewal of the planting seed.

Planting potatoes do not require large fertilizers and large harvests of potatoes are harvested from the areas, having the qualities:

1. Productivity.
2. The evenness of tubers relative to the shape.
3. Presentable appearance.
4. Resistance to diseases inherent in nightshade plants.
5. Excellent taste.
6. Excellent preservation in winter.

The republic has a well-equipped technical station and elite knowledge of agronomists developing new types of potatoes. Moreover, the obtained seed material sells well, since sales to various countries have long been established.

A lot of elite seed material for sowing potatoes is produced in the republic, which is sold after approbation by a state inspector who monitors the quality of the material. All this has been going on for over 100 years.

Features of planting and care

To help out a large harvest annually from a personal plot, first of all, you need to acquire healthy seed material that matches the species.

The rest cultivation agrotechnology does not differ and includes:

• Weeding;
• Watering;
• Loosening;
• Fertilizers;
• Treatments for the Colorado potato beetle and viral diseases.

At the same time, the soil for a large potato crop should also be light and fertile.

Competently approach the cultivation of potatoes, creating the necessary conditions - this will be the necessary options for obtaining a good high-quality crop.

Early varieties of potatoes of Belarusian selection

Uladar

Designated for food use, a bush 50 cm high and spreading with refined stems.

Table 3... Peculiarities of the Uladar variety.

Shows resistance to numerous diseases of nightshade plants.

Productivity per hectare - 424 tons.

Axamit

Designed for the manufacture of various dishes, moderately productive and short shelf life.

Table 4... Features of the Aksamit litter.

Suitable for digging young potatoes.

The best mid-season and mid-late varieties

The interval between these types is highlighted:

Lasunok

The capacity of starch in the potato is increased, which gives confidence that the mashed potatoes made from it will be lump-free.

Table 5... Features of the Lasunok variety.

Lasunka has remarkable resistance to diseases of nightshade plants - cancer, late blight of tubers, scab and viruses. The shelf life is only 4 months, provided that the temperature at the storage location is from –1 to +2 degrees.

When feeding planted potatoes do not get carried away with nitrogen fertilizers, otherwise the tops will grow too much and this will reduce the yield of potato tubers.

Crane

With good taste, it practically does not boil over. These potatoes are good for making chips.

Table 6... Features of the variety Zhuravushka.

The crane resists cancer and nematodes, scab and black leg, late blight and viruses. A lot of potatoes grow in one bush and therefore a good harvest grows.

View responsive to nitrogen fertilizers... Excellent keeping quality, tubers with good storage can be stored until the next harvest. When cultivated, it requires watering.

Yanka

For dining purposes, with a long shelf life and good taste.

Table 7... Features of the Yanka variety.

Good resistance to potato diseases such as golden nematode, cancer, scab, late blight.

Resistant to mechanical damage and a shelf life of 95 days, and therefore can be planted for commercial purposes.

Which Belarusian varieties are the best sellers in Russia

Everyone decides for himself what to plant in his personal garden, but before giving preference to which variety, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the main indicators.

Manifesto

Medium early type of Belarusian selection with great food flavoring properties. Tubers with a starch content of 15%, the skin is reddish and the flesh is creamy.

The yield is due to various conditions, but under normal conditions it forms 71 t ha. Stored for a long time, at a storage temperature of 4 ° C.

The species has developed resistance to diseases and the Manifesto is cultivated in the black earth.

Zdabytak Belarusian selection

Late technical type of potato containing starch above the norm. Forms a yield of up to 61 t ha. Zdabytka tubers boil well.

It is valued for a high percentage of starch, reaching 27%, but requires watering during cultivation.

Uladar

An early type of Belarusian selection. This potato can replace the advertised Scarb by properties... The tuber grows in the form of a palm with a yellow skin, light yellow pulp, not deep eyes.

The starch content is 17%.Harvested in good years up to 72 t ha. Uladar resists most diseases.

A species adapted for cultivation on lands of different structure. Potatoes with excellent food flavoring qualities - for culinary dishes.

By giving preference to potatoes produced in the Republic of Belarus, you can be sure that in August-September we will dig out a harvest of high-quality potatoes. If at the same time adhere to the recommended agricultural techniques, then yields will be stable.