Potato seeds best varieties

I don't want to waste time experimenting and immediately purchase delicious varieties of seed potatoes, the most productive and disease-resistant.

We took into account gardeners' feedback on the best potato varieties and selected a few of the most common varieties with positive feedback.

Gala potatoes, variety description, photo

An early high-yielding potato variety. The tubers are round-oval in shape and yellow, the flesh is yellow or dark yellow, the eyes are small. Ripening period 75-80 days. The mass of each tuber at maturity is 100-140 grams.

Gala potatoes are valued for their high marketability of tubers, resistance to mechanical damage, excellent taste and keeping quality during winter storage. The variety is resistant to potato nematode, cancer, scab, moderately resistant to late blight of tops.

Gala potato yield: up to 40 t / ha (subject to agricultural technology).

When growing this variety, it is recommended to mow the tops 10-12 days before harvesting.

Impala potatoes, characteristic of seed potatoes

An early high-yielding variety of white potatoes. Its high bush, up to 75 cm, forms 4-5 stems, white flowers. Impala potato tubers are yellow, oval, small eyes, smooth peel, light yellow flesh.

The variety is resistant to cancer, potato nematode, susceptible to late blight and rhizoctonia disease, slightly affected by viral diseases and common scab. The period from germination to technical ripeness is 70-75 days.

Impala potato yield: up to 36 t / ha.

Impala potatoes are valued for their early maturity, high productivity, presentation and excellent taste of tubers.

Potatoes Red Scarlet, photo, reviews

This is an early, very productive potato of Dutch selection. In terms of yield, it surpasses many well-known varieties.

The bush is about 70 cm high, forms 7-8 stems, the flowers are red-purple. Tubers are elongated-oval with a smooth red skin, yellow pulp and small eyes. There are usually 20 or more tubers in the nest, each weighing 80-85 grams.

The Scarlet potato variety is resistant to late blight, cancer, and leaf curling. It tolerates drought well and is therefore suitable for growing in very hot climates. Ripening period is about 75 days.

When boiling, potatoes of this variety do not fall apart, preserving the appearance of the tubers. It does not darken during cutting, which is typical for many other varieties. Tubers keep well in winter.

Potato yield Red Scarlet: up to 46 t / ha (subject to agricultural technology).

Scarlet variety is resistant to the most famous viral diseases, but weakly resistant to common scab. The variety is sensitive to late blight of foliage, but at the same time it is resistant to late blight of tubers, which is more important.

Tuleevsky potatoes, variety description, characteristics

This is a Siberian mid-season large-fruited variety of Kemerovo selection. The Tuleyevsky variety is valued for its excellent taste, it is believed that it has no equal. It even surpassed the well-known Adretta variety, although it looks very similar. True, Adretta is a little smaller, on average it is about the size of a fist. Most of all, Tuleyevsky potatoes are suitable for mashed potatoes, as they are very crumbly.

This potato has yellow tubers with beautiful yellow flesh. The variety does not tolerate drought well, loves moist soil. In good conditions, very large tubers grow, but with a lack of boron in the soil, they can have voids inside. That is, you must first experiment with a small amount of planting material. If the soil is not suitable, then the potatoes will be poorly stored due to the voids inside.
The ripening period for this variety is 90-110 days. The bushes are medium-sized, spreading, the flowers are large, white.

Potato yield Tuleevsky: up to 50 t / ha (subject to agricultural technology).

Variety Tuleyevsky is resistant to potato cancer, moderately resistant to tops and moderately susceptible to late blight pathogens in tubers, susceptible to golden potato nematode.

Potatoes Luck, photos, reviews

It is an early variety, with a period from germination to harvest of 60 to 70 days. The bushes of this variety are dense, low, spreading with white flowers.

Potato tubers Luck are large, oval in shape, with small eyes and thin skin. The color of the tubers is creamy brown, the flesh is white with excellent taste, the weight of each is 90 - 120 grams. The number of tubers in the nest is usually 10-15 pcs.

Potato yield Luck: 700 - 1200 grams of tubers from 1 bush.

Potatoes of this variety are resistant to mechanical damage, late blight, cancer, rot, wrinkled mosaic, viral diseases.

Rosara potatoes, variety description, photo

This is an early potato variety, ripening period 70-75 days. Rosary bushes are medium-sized, semi-sprawling with red-violet flowers. The tubers of this variety are elongated-oval, with a thin skin and small eyes. The potatoes are red in color, but yellow in the cross section. These are delicious potatoes. Each mature tuber weighing 80-115 grams, their number in the nest is up to 18 pieces.

Potato variety Rosara is resistant to potato nematode, cancer and relatively resistant to scab and late blight.

The variety is valued for its stable and high yield and excellent presentation. The most productive of all red potatoes.

Rosar potato yield: 20-31 t / ha.

Bellarosa potatoes, variety description, characteristics photo by Tamara Proskurnya

Early ripe table variety. The bush is tall, erect, the leaf is large, green. The flowers are medium-sized, reddish-purple in color.

The tubers are oval-rounded, with small eyes and a rough red skin. The pulp is light yellow. Tuber weight ranges from 117 to 207 g. The taste is good. Marketability of fruits 82-99%, keeping quality 93%.

The variety is resistant to the causative agent of potato cancer and golden potato cyst nematode.

Maximum Bellarosa potato yield - 385 c / ha.

The Bellarosa potato variety is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for the Central Black Earth Region.

Originator: Europlant.

Rocco potatoes, variety description, characteristics

This is a late-ripening table variety of Dutch breeding potatoes. Erect bush, medium height, red-violet flowers. The tubers are oval in shape, with a red skin and cream-colored flesh. The average weight of 1 tuber is 120 g, up to 12 tubers ripen on one bush. The tubers have good keeping quality and are well stored.

Boiled and fried potatoes are especially tasty.

Rocco potato yield: 400 centners per hectare (subject to agricultural technology).

The variety is virus-resistant. It tolerates drought and lingering rainstorms.

Adretta potatoes, variety description, photo

Mid-season, high-yielding potato variety from German breeders. The first crop can be harvested on day 60, the full ripening of tubers occurs on the 75-80th day.

The bush is upright, compact. Leaves are medium to large, light green in color. Corollas are spreading, white. The tubers are round-oval, the skin is yellow, slightly rough, the eyes are small, superficial. The pulp is light yellow to yellow. Slightly crumbly after heat treatment. Great for making mashed potatoes, chips.

Yield of Adrett's potatoes: 1.5-2 kg per bush.

Adretta is drought tolerant, tolerates sudden temperature changes and excessive humidity. Highly resistant to cancer and stem nematode, moderately resistant to late blight and viruses.

Potatoes Kamensky, characteristic of seed potatoes

An early ripe, high-yielding potato variety of domestic selection. This is an elite variety of table potatoes that are also suitable for storage.

The tubers are oval-elongated, the peel is red, rough, the eyes are of medium size. The pulp is light yellow to yellow. Average tuber weight is 110-130 grams.

The bush is erect, the leaves are medium and large, very tough, dark green in color, have a pronounced waviness of the edge.

Potato yield Kamensky: 185 c / ha.

The main difference between Kamensky and other varieties is that this potato has absolute resistance to the Colorado potato beetle. It is also resistant to potato cancer, late blight of tops and tubers, various mosaics and viral infections. The only disadvantage of this variety is its susceptibility to potato nematode.

Riviera potatoes, characteristic of the variety

Very early (tubers gain marketable weight already on the 40th day from germination), high-yielding table Dutch variety of potatoes. It is suitable for both consumption and long-term storage.

The plant is erect, 75-85 cm high. The stems are strong, powerful root system. The leaves are large, dark green, wavy along the edge. Corollas are red-violet.

1 bush forms 10-12 tubers. Tubers are oval (rarely round) in shape, the peel is thick, slightly rough, light yellow in color. The eyes are superficial. The pulp of this variety is grainy, creamy. After heat treatment, it becomes crumbly. Average tuber weight is 100-170 grams.

Riviera potato yield: 45 t / ha.

Advantages of the variety: drought resistance (gives a good result in hot regions), average resistance to a cancer pathogen, viral potato infections, potato nematode.

The disadvantage of the variety: it is sensitive to scab, and in case of untimely harvesting, it is susceptible to late blight of tubers and leaves.

Picasso potatoes, description, photo

Medium late (125-140 days), high yielding, Dutch table potato variety. Picasso potatoes were included in the State Register of Varieties of the Russian Federation in 1995. Zoned in the Central and Central Black Earth regions.

It tolerates high air and soil temperatures during the growing season, and is drought-resistant. The Picasso potato variety is resistant to potato nematode, fusarium, common scab, crayfish. Medium resistant to late blight tops, resistant to tuber damage.

The bush is tall, erect, spreading.The leaves are large, dark green, white corollas.

The tubers are large, the skin is yellow with pink eyes. The pulp is creamy. The taste is excellent. Keeps perfectly. One bush gives up to 20 tubers weighing 80-140 grams each.

The yield of Picasso potatoes high.

The variety requires higher fertilization rates.

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The best potato varieties are varieties that are suitable for one or another characteristic, for those who grow them: high yield, disease resistance, unpretentious cultivation, early maturity, taste, marketability and other qualities. There are a great variety of such varieties, therefore, we present the most popular and tested ones.

Potato variety Red Scarlet

Among early varieties potatoes one of the best Dutch varieties should be noted - Red Scarlet... Early ripe variety. From planting to assembly - 75-80 days... The plant is short with reddish-purple flowers. Yield depends on climatic conditions, but enough high 450-600 c / ha... Well suited for the southern regions of the country. Tubers are smooth, oblong, beautiful, have a red color, the size of one potato is 90-130 grams... Smooth, even surface, few eyes.

The main advantage of this variety: does not darken when the surface is damaged, does not change color after cooking. Red Scarlet potatoes easily endure dry summers. It is in great demand and popularity among potato growers. Nice presentation and good taste. Good resistance to nematodes and cancer. Stores well and easily tolerates long-term transportation. With constant planting of its seeds, it retains varietal qualities for a long time.

Flaws: slightly below average resistant to viral diseases, to common scab. When overgrowing, tubers may lose their even shape.

Potato variety Red Scarlet

Gala potato variety

An early variety - Gala. This variety is for table use, of German selection. From the moment of disembarkation of this grade until fully ripe harvest takes place about 80 days... The Gala variety has large leaves, a medium-sized potato bush, weak flowering (white flowers). The weight of one tuber is 80-130 grams. Average yield - 250 kg / ha... Maximum up to 420 c / ha... This variety is very good for sale, as the yield of commercial quality tubers is up to 96%. The tubers are oval, round, even, well suited for mechanical cleaning. The variety is very resistant to diseases and viruses. Good taste. Well stored and transported. Suitable for most regions of our country.

Pros of the Gala variety: unpretentious to soil and climatic conditions, with proper observance of agrotechnical measures - it gives a high yield of high-quality tubers. Resistant to many diseases. Resistance to mechanical damage - high.

Minuses: low resistance to rhizoctonia and late blight. This variety has very few disadvantages, especially if the growing rules are followed.

Gala potato variety

Potato variety Timo

One of the best varieties of early potatoes is considered Timo. Germinates in all regions of Russia, is well stored, high resistance to potato diseases (potato cancer). The yield of this variety is 350-600 kg / ha. Potatoes are medium in size, round in shape, the skin of young potatoes is light in color.

Potato variety Timo

Impala potato variety

Potato variety Impala considered very early, since harvesting can be done 50 days after planting. This variety is in great demand and popularity, especially in the southern regions of our country.Practically in various climatic conditions (drought, abundance of precipitation) - it gives a stable high yield, due to the rapid maturation and use of the spring moisture reserve.

Potato variety Impala, some farms in the Southern regions use for double planting in one season. Bushes are tall with white flowers. Skin color of potato tubers: yellow, shape: oval. This potato variety has a high keeping quality and transportation. Excellent yield of marketable potatoes 85–95%. Resistance to diseases and viruses - high and medium.

Impala potato variety

Potato variety Zhukovsky early

Variety Zhukovsky early belongs to the very early varieties of potatoes. He has a high, stable yield in different climates and different soils. The Zhukovsky variety blooms strongly, with red-purple flowers. A medium-sized bush with numerous shoots. Tubers with pink skin, oval shape. Excellent taste (potato variety is suitable for making chips).

A large yield of marketable tubers (that is, they are all large, small ones are practically absent). This potato variety is resistant to cancer, potato golden nematode, common scab and some other viruses and diseases. It should be noted that the potential yield of the early Zhukovsky variety is 600 c / ha. - this is a very high yield. And the average is 300-400 c / ha.

Potato variety Zhukovsky early

Bellarosa potato variety

Another very early and high yielding potato variety - Bellarosa. The variety is drought tolerant and suitable for most types of soils. The bush is tall with red-violet flowers. Round oval tuber with pink skin. The pulp is light yellow with high palatability. The beautiful presentation and good keeping quality of this variety make it popular and well-sold. Bellorosa potatoes are highly resistant to viral diseases and diseases. Productivity - 320 kg / ha and more.

Bellarosa potato variety

Potato variety Luck

Luck - early maturing, high-yielding potato variety. With the release of marketable tubers up to 100%, good keeping quality and safety in winter. The bushes of the Luck variety are medium-sized with white flowers. Potato tubers are large, oval in shape with a light yellow skin. The pulp is white. Good taste. Feature - planting must be carried out in well-warmed soil. This early ripening potato variety possesses - high resistance to viruses, medium to disease and very resistant to mechanical damage.

Potato variety Luck

Adretta potato variety

Adretta - medium early, high-yielding potato variety with good and high resistance to diseases and viruses. Medium bush with white flowers. Adretta tubers are very well stored without losing their high taste.

Potato variety "Adretta"

Potato variety Romano

Romano - mid-early potato variety. It is one of the best potato varieties of this ripening period due to its high taste (Romano is suitable for cooking any dishes), good stable yield, good keeping quality, is not inclined to intensive germination. Tall plant with red-violet flowers. The tubers are oval, the peel is pink, the flesh is light cream. Average resistance to diseases and viruses. It is affected by common scab, therefore, additional treatments of the Romano variety are needed against it.

Potato variety Romano

Potato variety Nevsky

Mid-early variety Nevsky. Very popular frommid-early, due to the highest yield among Russian varieties. The plant is medium, well branched with a lot of leaves. The flowers are white. The shape of the tubers is oval, the color of the peel is light yellow, the flesh is creamy. High yield of marketable tubers - up to 95%. Keeping quality is good, but at lower storage temperatures, as it has early germination of sprouts.

A feature of the Nevsky variety is planting in warm soil, without injuring tubers and fragments of sprouts. Maintaining an optimal state of soil moisture at the time of tuber formation. Medium and high resistance to viruses and diseases. It responds well to optimal soil fertilization.

Potato variety Nevsky

Rocco potato variety

Rocco - mid-early potato variety with very beautiful red tubers. Plants are medium-sized, erect, with red-violet flowers. Flowering is rare or absent. The tubers are oval with red skin. The pulp is creamy. The yield is high - up to 400 kg / ha. Disease and virus resistance - medium and high. Ideal for retail sales, keeps well and is easy to grow.

Rocco potato variety

Potato variety Picasso

Picasso variety - medium late high-yielding variety of the Dutch selection. Very beautiful tubers, but picky about fertilization. High taste. Stores well. Tall plant with white flowers. Flowering is strong. The tubers are large, oval. The color of the peel is yellow with pink splashes. The yield of marketable tubers is very high, up to 95%. Stores well. Resistance to diseases and viruses is high and very high.

Picasso potato variety

Potato variety Aurora

Aurora - mid-early table potato variety with high palatability. Plant from tall to very tall with reddish-purple flowers. The color of the peel is light brown with red blotches. The pulp is creamy. To diseases and viruses - resistant and moderately resistant.

Potato variety Aurora

Potato variety Wizard

Sorcerer early variety of potatoes with good taste, very resistant to hot climatic conditions. Medium-sized plant with white corollas. The tubers are oval in shape with a yellow and smooth skin. The color of the pulp is white. Keeping quality is very high. Medium resistant to viruses and diseases. High commercial quality.

Potato variety Wizard

Potato variety Visa

Variety Visagrows in the Northern and Middle Volga regions. Potato tubers have a round-oval even shape, a small number of medium-sized eyes. The dense rind has a red tint, inside the flesh is pink or bright yellow. Potatoes are ideal for preparing side dishes and main courses. Productivity up to 500 kg / ha

Potato variety Visa

Potato variety Odyssey

Odysseus- a variety of potatoes with tubers of 95-110 grams, the variety prefers to germinate in the Central Region of Russia. Large tubers have an even oval shape, firm brown skin, light yellow flesh. After boiling, the potato has a soft texture, does not boil over, and has a sweetish taste.

Potato variety Odyssey

Potato variety Peter's riddle

The most common variety for the North-West region of Russia is Peter's riddle... The tubers have a specific oblong oval shape, the peel is pink, the flesh is creamy pink. Potatoes go well with vegetables and meat, and have a sweet taste when cooked. The yield of this variety is small, 180-300 kg / ha. Also this group includes potato varieties: Kolobok and Pyrol. These varieties are perfectly stored in dark rooms throughout the winter, with a yield of 150–220 c / ha.

Potato variety Peter's riddle

Potato variety Maestro

Maestro - table variety of potatoes, easy to prepare, low starch content, about 12%. Productivity up to 155 kg / ha. Smooth medium-sized tubers of light brown color, the flesh is almost white.

Potato variety Maestro

Colombo potato variety

Colombo - an ultra-early variety of potatoes from the Netherlands, characterized by a high and stable yield, excellent taste, evenness of tubers and resistance to most diseases. Medium-sized plants with white flowers can be semi-erect or spreading.Oval tubers, 12 to 15 per nest, have medium and large size, light yellow, smooth peel and yellow, slightly crumbly when cooked, pulp. A month and a half after planting, the potatoes are ready for use, the full cycle of the growing season is 60 days. Shelf life is six months. The yield of this variety reaches 400 kg / ha.

Colombo potato variety

Potato variety Scarb

Mid-season variety from Belarus, Scarb, favorably stands out for its high and stable yield, long shelf life, resistance to scab, blackleg and viral diseases. It sprouts slowly and unevenly, gaining strength over time and turning into semi-sprawling plants of medium height, semi-erect type, with white flowers. Under one bush, there are up to 14 tubers with yellow, dense and smooth skin. The pulp is yellow, watery, poorly boiled. Drought resistance is average, does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil at the beginning of development, is susceptible to late blight. Differs in high yield - 500 - 600 kg / ha.

Potato variety Scarb

Potato variety Tuleevsky

Potato Tuleyevsky - the result of the work of Russian breeders. The mid-early variety is readily grown for private consumption and for commercial purposes on large farms. Semi-upright, medium-sized plant with large white flowers has an incredible yield. The very large oval tubers with mesh skin have a tasty yellowish flesh with a medium starch content. They can be stored without signs of deterioration for a long time. The advantage of the variety is its low susceptibility to viral diseases, potato cancer, scab, late blight and Alternaria. The yield reaches up to 420 kg / ha.

Potato variety Tuleevsky

Potato variety Uladar

Uladar - an early ripe potato variety. bred by Belarusian breeders. Possesses excellent resistance to diseases, high taste characteristics, accelerated formation, resistance of tubers to mechanical stress. Of the minuses: attractiveness for the Colorado potato beetle and exactingness to agricultural technology. Semi-upright plants of medium height, purple flowers with a reddish tint. Potatoes are harvested 65 days after planting. The nest contains 8 to 12 medium and large oval tubers. Under the smooth yellow rind, there is a pale yellow pulp with little digestibility. A very productive variety - 500 - 600 kg / ha.

Potato variety Uladar

Potato variety Breeze

Belarusian potatoes Breeze refers to specimens of medium early maturation. It is characterized as a high-yielding variety (up to 600 c / ha), stable, resistant to impacts and most common diseases. An exception is the golden cyst nematode. Medium-sized, semi-erect plants bloom with white inflorescences. Large oval tubers are covered with a slightly reticulate yellow skin. The yellowish flesh hardly boils well and tastes good. The rapid formation of tubers occurs until the middle of the growing season. It is grown on all types of soils for 70-80 days before harvesting.

Potato variety Breeze

Potato variety Veneta

German ultra early potatoes Veneta deserves the attention of many gardeners due to its excellent immune system and resistance to many diseases. The positive characteristics of the variety also include stable yield, excellent keeping quality and marketability. An erect, spreading, undersized bush, covered with snow-white corollas during flowering, produces up to 15 tubers. Digging can begin one and a half months after disembarkation. Medium-sized oval-round tubers have a yellow, reticulated skin. The pulp is slightly crumbly. Average yield - up to 400 kg / ha.

Potato variety Veneta

Riviera potato variety

Ultra early variety Riviera - the result of Dutch selection. Potatoes are endowed with excellent resistance to viral diseases, high yields and pleasant taste. Medium-sized plants can be semi-erect and spreading, bloom with white flowers. They are characterized by intensive growth at the beginning of development. The variety is suitable for growing under film. Under favorable conditions, it is possible to harvest twice. Each nest grows, on average, 12 light beige oval tubers with a slight roughness of the skin. Creamy pulp is slightly boiled. Productivity - 400 kg / ha.

Riviera potato variety

Jelly potato variety

Potato Jelly medium ripening, originally from Holland, is striking in the content of vitamins, proteins and microelements. Tall, semi-erect or spreading bushes with white flowers give out up to 15 oval-round tubers with a smooth, slightly rough, yellow rind. Dense, dark yellow flesh, practically not boiled soft. Technical maturity occurs in three months. Seed storage can last for several seasons. Jelly is not susceptible to major diseases, only late blight can cause minor damage. The yield can reach up to 500 kg / ha.

Jelly potato variety

Potato variety Colette

Popular potatoes from Germany, Colette, reaches technical maturity in 75 days. This makes it possible to grow a double crop. Germination is recommended. Semi-erect, medium-sized plants bloom with rather large flowers of red-violet color. The distinctive features of the variety include amicable harvest, long shelf life, transportability, low susceptibility to nematodes, suitability for making chips. Smooth elongated tubers are covered with a beautiful yellow rind. The yellowish pulp is a little soft and has an excellent taste. Productivity with proper agricultural technology is 550 c / ha.

Potato variety Colette

Potato variety Laura

Laura - German variety of medium early ripening. Tall, sprawling bushes stand out for their multi-colored flowering - from white to light purple. The red peel effectively sets off the rich yellow color of the pulp, which is very tasty and aromatic. One nest grows up to 20 even, elongated-oval tubers. The crop is harvested no later than 80 days from the time of planting and stored without loss for up to six months. Digging can be done much earlier. Potatoes have good resistance to viral infections and diseases. Undemanding to weather conditions, but hardly tolerates drought. The average yield of the variety is - 300 - 400 c / ha.

Potato variety Laura

It is also worth noting such mid-late varieties as:Gull, Saturn, Valentine, Torch, Story.

Another one of the best representatives of late-ripening potato varieties - Surplus... Geographically, this potato variety grows in the central part of the country. The tubers have a pronounced oblong shape, the peel is yellow, the flesh is light yellow. This variety contains a large amount of starch, up to 25%. Also, this group of late-ripening potato varieties includes: Belorussian, Outflow, Orbit, Pace, Lorch, Olev... They are characterized by the following features: round shape, average tuber size 90–130 grams, white flesh on the cut, not darkening, small eyes on the surface.

Variety of potato varieties

The cultivation of early varieties of potatoes provides the population with this product already in the first half of the summer. Such tubers contain a large amount of vitamin C. Such potatoes are recommended to be eaten in their skins. Longer ripening varieties bring most of the potato harvest. These tubers are high in dry matter, protein and starch.

In order not to be mistaken when choosing a potato variety, it is necessary to study the soil and climatic conditions of places for germinating a crop.There are varieties that germinate well in sandy loam soils, while others - only in fertilized, strong soils. Your result for the winter will depend on the correct choice of the variety. Early varieties are worse stored in winter, they are grown as a "delicacy" for the summer. For late varieties, it is necessary to prepare not only the soil, but also the storage conditions. But with the correct cultivation of late varieties and adherence to all agrotechnical requirements, you will get the highest yield from them with long-term storage under all conditions.

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Potatoes have long established themselves as one of the most popular and beloved vegetables. It is highly appreciated not only for its taste, but also for its easy and quick preparation. Boiled potatoes whole, without skin, fried and create on its basis various dishes, ranging from side dishes to soups.

Unfortunately, potatoes are among those types of vegetables that are extremely dependent on care from the summer resident and favorable climatic conditions. Otherwise, the yield will be so weak that you will have to abandon the idea of ​​growing potatoes in your summer cottage in the future.

Which varieties can easily adapt to harsh climates and how difficult will it be to care for them? Answers to these and many other questions are waiting for you in this article.

Material content:

1. Characteristics of potato varieties
2. Seed potato varieties - choosing the right one
3. The best potato varieties for the Moscow region
4. Popular potato varieties for the middle lane
5. Optimal potato varieties for Siberia
6. Early potato varieties: photo and description
7. Medium early potato varieties: the best varieties
8. Mid-season potato varieties with a detailed description
9. Mid-late potatoes: the best of the best
10. Late potato varieties: features with illustrations

Characteristics of potato varieties

Faced for the first time with a huge variety of potato varieties, it is very difficult to understand which ones are intended for human consumption and which ones are optimal as food for farm animals. To make it easier for you, we provide a simplified diagram of the characteristics of varieties.

Common varieties of cultivars

• Canteens... The most common varieties that have the best taste. Because of this feature, they are commonly used for cooking.
• Technical... These varieties contain an underestimated amount of protein, so they are intended for the manufacture of alcohol and starch.
• Fodder... By virtue of their name, these varieties are used to feed livestock. They are distinguished by the fact that the level of protein and starch is much higher than normal.
• Universal... These varieties have everything you need to target any of the above tasks.

In addition, potato varieties can vary according to the following criteria: early maturity. Unlike other vegetables, there will be more criteria that cover the duration of fruit ripening.

Varieties of varieties by ripening period

• Early. Fruits appear after 50-65 days.
• Medium early. Fruits appear after 65-85 days.
• Mid-season. Fruits appear after 85-95 days.
• Medium late. Fruits appear after 95-110 days.
• Late. Fruits appear after 95 days or more.

Seed potato varieties - choosing the right one

It is worth saying that potatoes have weaker protection against all kinds of pests and infections than other vegetables.If this is not taken into account, then the tubers will work solely to survive, and not focus on a good harvest.

The only exceptions can be those varieties that successfully resist many of their varieties. But not all resistant varieties are distinguished by the best taste and large-fruited. That is why the choice of varieties must be taken with full responsibility.

It should also be borne in mind that after 3-4 years the variety will degenerate, which means that it is necessary to find an appropriate replacement for it. Elite planting material can be an ideal option. It will be extremely difficult to grow it on your own, because this is a very long and capacious process that requires specific conditions.

When buying it, it will not be superfluous to ask the seller about the quality certificate. This is important due to the fact that very often sellers can offer ordinary potatoes instead of the desired elite planting material.

If you do not want the acquired planting material to become unusable too quickly, then it should be dug out before the lion's share of the crop begins to appear.

As for the characteristics of the varieties, here it is also worth being vigilant not only about the traditional factors (taste, yield and large-fruited), but also several others (early maturity and the place where it comes from). Compliance with the latter factor will help determine the compatibility of the climatic zone, which is extremely important when growing potatoes.

The best potato varieties for the Moscow region

Many summer residents who grow potatoes in the Moscow region managed to note that this activity is extremely risky. Due to non-standard climatic conditions and many other factors, when choosing varieties for planting, several important features should be noted for yourself.

First, the varieties must have good protection against pests and diseases. Secondly, you should choose only early, mid-early and mid-season varieties. If you go into experiments and take later varieties for planting, then they simply will not have time to ripen.

Additionally, you need to pay attention to whether they are intended for landing in the Moscow region. If the selected variety does not have this indicator, but it easily adapts to existing conditions, then this item can be skipped.

List of potato varieties

Nevsky

The variety is considered medium early because the ripening period for the fruit is 75 to 85 days. The bush can produce up to 15 tubers, each of which will weigh an average of 90-140 grams. Average yields per hectare are up to 360 centners.

The variety can be used for various purposes because it is versatile. The fruits are characterized by excellent taste and the ability to maintain their appearance for a long time.

Common viral diseases and late blight will not interfere with this variety. However, he will need protection from the potato nematode.

Sorcerer

This variety is characterized by several features at once: early maturity, resistance to drought and late blight, as well as extraordinary productivity. The fruits can be stored for a long time. Each bush is capable of producing up to 15 tubers. The weight of one tuber can reach 200 grams.

Separately, it is worth noting its protection against potato nematodes and scab. Due to its distinctive taste characteristics, the Sorcerer is considered one of the most delicious among domestic and foreign varieties.

Lorch

The presented variety is considered late and extremely popular among summer residents. It is considered universal, therefore it can be designed for absolutely any purpose. The taste characteristics, as well as the ability to be stored for a long time without changes, are at a high level. One tuber can weigh 140 grams.

Usually, the shape of the tubers is round-oval, but if there is not enough phosphorus and potassium in the ground, it will become oblong.

Luck

This variety forms tubers early enough, and their number will overshadow any ideas about high yields (up to 120 kilograms per bush). The average weight of one tuber is 130 grams. Taste characteristics are above normal. Long-term storage will not affect the appearance.

Dry periods are not terrible for this variety, however, all kinds of pests can significantly weaken it. Among them are late blight, scab and viral infections. When planting, you can pay attention to the quality of the soil, because the variety perfectly adapts to existing conditions.

Sineglazka

This variety is considered medium early, which is able to surprise with a rich harvest and excellent taste. Long-term storage in small volumes will take place for fruits without any problems. If this fact is not taken into account, then the external characteristics will be significantly underestimated.

Separately, it should be said about the resistance to common infections and diseases. Due to its table type, the main purpose is cooking.

Popular potato varieties for the middle lane

The climate in central Russia is temperate, therefore, for the successful cultivation of potatoes, it is necessary to select varieties that can be successfully grown under existing conditions. The main criterion is early maturity. Otherwise, the potatoes may not have time to give out a decent level of yield.

List of potato varieties

Rocco

One of the most productive varieties, which also successfully resists late blight and Y and Yn viruses. Moreover, a sudden drought and the machinations of potato crayfish are not afraid of him. The tubers are large enough and capable of both long-term transportation and long-term storage.

On average, one tuber weighs up to 120 grams. The number of tubers from one bush exceeds 12 pieces. Due to their delicious taste, the tubers can be used for a variety of purposes, including cooking and feeding livestock.

Slav

A mid-season variety that has a fairly high taste and is ready to please the summer resident with incredible yield indicators (more than 500 centners per hectare). The fruits are extremely large and oblong-oval in shape.

Excellent protection against such phenomena as hookworm, cancer and viral infection. In addition, the variety copes well with late blight. Despite the fact that it does not require high soil quality, the amount of fertilizer required should be increased, taking into account its intensity.

During long and not careful transportation, potatoes can be damaged, but at rest they will remain unchanged.

Kiwi

A mid-season variety with a decent yield level. Has reliable protection against the Colorado potato beetle, wireworm, as well as many infections and diseases. A separate plus can be considered the ability of the variety to quickly adapt to existing conditions, so caring for the bush will be greatly simplified.

Adretta

Here is a foreign mid-season variety that boasts several advantages at once. Excellent taste characteristics, good protection against many infections and diseases, and excellent yield. One bush forms an average of 10 tubers.

In the event of a change in climatic conditions, the variety will show itself perfectly without sacrificing a high degree of yield. Tubers can be stored for a long time, including in the winter season.

Rosara

This foreign variety is considered one of the earliest, the tubers of which ripen after 65-70 days. It is especially popular with farmers who grow potatoes for sale. The yield reaches 300 centners per hectare.

The variety has optimal conditions for long-term storage and transportation. Excellent protection against potato nematodes, potato crayfish, late blight and scab. It is relatively resistant to the Y virus, but has a better chance of coping with the Yn virus.

Optimal potato varieties for Siberia

The climate of Siberia can be a real challenge for many varieties of potatoes. Not everyone can withstand the effects of late spring and early autumn cooling, abnormal heat in July and prolonged rains in August. To solve these problems, special varieties were bred for Siberia, which can give a good harvest in a short summer.

In addition, there are several domestic and foreign varieties that, due to their characteristics, can be successfully grown in the harsh climate of Siberia.

List of potato varieties

Red Scarlett

Here is a representative of one of the most popular red-skinned varieties, which is mainly used in the central and southern regions of the country. The yield reaches 660 centners per hectare. The tubers are not only large, but also beautiful.

Upon receiving physical damage and cooking, the fruits do not change their color. In addition to good resistance to many infections and diseases, including late blight and potato nematode, the variety can successfully withstand the effects of prolonged drought.

Timo

This is one of the earliest ripening varieties that can be successfully grown not only in Siberia, but also in other regions of Russia. The maximum yield is over 610 centners per hectare. Summer residents do not cease to argue that the tubers are incredibly tasty and can be stored for a long period. Excellent protection against potato cancer.

Gloria

A mid-early potato variety that will delight you with the excellent taste of tubers. In addition, they can lie for a long time without any changes. The yield per hectare noticeably exceeds 370 centners.

The variety shows increased resistance to such phenomena as scab, potato nematode, potato cancer and a number of viral diseases. Tops do not cope with late blight as well as with the above infections.

Ermak

Here is the modernized Early Rose variety. Excellent taste characteristics, high yield (45 kilograms per 10 square meters), as well as good resistance to common diseases and infections. Separately, it is worth noting the rapid adaptation to low temperatures. The mass of one tuber is up to 115 grams.

Redstar

This is a mid-early variety, which differs in varying degrees of resistance to a huge number of pests and diseases. Basically, he does a good job of dealing with the problems that have arisen. Tubers include unique flavoring properties that allow them to be used for preparing a wide variety of dishes.

With moderate physical damage, the potatoes will not be damaged. During long-term storage, the appearance of the tubers will remain unchanged.

Early potato varieties: photo and description

Impala

This variety is a table variety, so it can only be used for cooking. Excellent taste also contributes to this. With proper care, the variety can consistently please with a large harvest, reaching up to 620 centners per hectare.

Tubers can weigh up to 150 grams. Perfectly stored and transported. Well protected against potato nematodes and potato crayfish.

Arrow

A table variety whose tubers are intended for cooking. They are large enough, do not darken during cooking, and also have an excellent presentation. With all this, the variety is high-yielding.

Strawberries can successfully resist scab, late blight and potato nematode. However, the tops are vulnerable to late blight and Y.

Sturdy

The variety is more popular in the central regions of the country. The yield is moderate - up to 276 centners per hectare. The tubers are delicious and can be stored for a long period.

Antonina

The variety is primarily targeted at the West Siberian region. Under appropriate conditions, storage can last for a long time and this will not affect the quality of the tubers. The yield reaches 300 centners per hectare.

Kholmogorsky

A high-yielding variety (almost 400 centners per hectare), which is popular in the northern region. The tubers are tasty, do not boil over and can be stored for a long time.

Medium early potato varieties: the best varieties

Romano

The variety was developed in the Netherlands. Its value lies in its high yield, large tubers (up to 182 grams), as well as their taste characteristics. Late blight is its main problem. He can easily cope with other diseases.

Russian souvenir

This variety is more popular in the North Caucasus region. Tubers of this variety are oval and tasty. They can be stored for a very long time. The yield per hectare ranges from 165 to 365 centners.

Odysseus

The variety was developed in the Central Black Earth Region. Tubers are well stored and transported without loss of quality. Excellent taste characteristics. The yield of the variety reaches 300 centners per hectare.

Visa

Here is a very productive variety, which, under favorable conditions, will delight more than 460 quintals of tasty potatoes per hectare. The resulting crop can be stored for a long period.

Santa

Champion among fruitful varieties! The maximum yield reaches 570 c / ha. Purpose - cooking and potato chips. It has tremendous protection against late blight, as well as a number of other diseases.

The tubers are very tasty and able to lie and be transported for a long time without losing their presentation.

Mid-season potato varieties with a detailed description

Scarb

A very productive variety that will yield up to 650 centners per hectare. The tubers are not only large, but also extremely tasty. The main diseases are not terrible for him, but such a variety as late blight will cause a lot of problems for the tops and tubers.

Dubrava

A table variety, which is also facilitated by the excellent taste and optimal properties of the tubers. Can be grown on almost any type of soil. The yield is high - up to 540 centners per hectare. It copes well with all kinds of diseases and infections. Long-term transportation and storage will not spoil the taste and external qualities of the tubers.

Sap

The variety is interesting in that it can withstand drought, but does not tolerate excessive watering. Otherwise, the tubers will begin to crack. The storage of tubers can take place over an extended period.

This variety can successfully fight back the main types of infections and diseases. It is considered high-yielding with indicators of up to 550 centners per hectare.

Krinitsa

The variety germinates well when the soil is one-dimensional. Able to surprise with a high yield, reaching 500 centners per hectare. The tubers are distinguished by excellent taste and the ability to be stored for a long time without changes. Most viruses and infections are not scary to the strain.

Yanka

The variety is characterized by grandiose yield indicators, which can reach almost 630 centners from one hectare! Tubers are able to surprise, both with taste and long-term storage. Potato nematode and various viruses are not terrible for this variety, however, wet rot and late blight can cause a lot of complications in it.

Mid-late potatoes: the best of the best

Blakit

The variety is distinguished by excellent and stable yield, tasty and large tubers, as well as reliable protection against many infections and diseases, including scab, potato nematode and late blight.The cultivation process can be followed on almost any type of soil.

Aurora

A high-yielding and disease-resistant variety that is considered a table variety. Up to 14 tubers can be harvested from one bush. They will pleasantly surprise you not only with their taste, but also with their size. They can be stored for a long period without external changes.

Ragneda

Tubers of this variety are primarily intended for subsequent sale. They are distinguished by their excellent presentation, which will not change after moderate mechanical damage, as well as excellent taste. The variety is quite resistant to potato nematodes and cancer, and also has almost immunity from many viruses and ditylenchiasis. Up to 14 tubers can be obtained from one bush.

Picasso

The variety was developed in Holland. Differs in good protection from both known and rare diseases and viruses. One bush can produce up to 19 large tubers with good taste. Long-term storage will not affect the external characteristics.

Lasunok

The main features of this variety are its excellent taste characteristics. At the same time, tubers are not afraid of long-term storage and transportation. The variety has good protection against all diseases, except late blight.

Late potato varieties: features with illustrations

Vesnyanka

The phenomenal yield (up to 660 centners per hectare) makes this variety extremely attractive for summer residents. Taste characteristics are moderate, as well as protection from many diseases. Growing can take place on almost any type of soil, and the tubers will last for a very long time.

Atlant

Another record holder in terms of yield among late varieties. Under favorable conditions, you can get up to 660 centners per hectare. Shrubs should not be over-watered, especially during the second growing season. The palatability significantly exceeds the norm. The variety is well protected from late blight and viral diseases, but it copes satisfactorily with potato nematode and scab.

Pace
The unique feature of this variety is its easy and quick adaptation to any type of soil and potash fertilizers. It successfully resists the influence of late blight and scab, but it is necessary to protect the variety from viral diseases. The tubers have excellent taste and can be processed.

Climber
The variety can grow on any soil, including peat-bog soil. Excellent resistance to late blight, wet rot and potato nematode. The tubers are very tasty. The yield reaches 500 centners per hectare.

Zarnitsa

To grow this variety, you need to take into account the characteristics of the soil, but you can ignore the prolonged drought. Application of mineral fertilizers is possible. One bush can produce up to 16 tubers. Potatoes taste great and can be stored for a very long time. Disease and virus resistance is above average.

In this video, you can learn a lot of interesting things about the potato varieties mentioned above.

Potatoes reproduce well with tubers, which are selected from the total harvest, so many gardeners continue to grow "grandfather's" potatoes for decades. But this approach cannot be considered correct, since over the years, viral and mycoplasma organisms accumulate in the tubers. Even with a good selection of seed potatoes (sampling in the field from well-developed healthy bushes of medium-sized tubers) and observance of storage conditions, the degeneration of varietal traits occurs over time.

As a result, summer residents complain that the potatoes are getting smaller and the taste is not at all the same as before. In order to avoid a decrease in yields and an outbreak of viral diseases, it is recommended to periodically renew the potato planting material by purchasing high-quality varietal seed tubers from seed farms or from intermediaries.

Consider the popular varieties of potatoes for growing on a personal plot, when it is not the number of tubers in the bush that comes to the fore, but their size and taste. We recommend growing several varieties on the site at once with different ripening periods and varying degrees of resistance to weather factors, which will always allow you to stay with a good harvest, even in adverse weather conditions during the growing season.

It is also necessary to remember that a good variety will fully reveal its potential only in the zoning zone. By purchasing non-zoned varieties, gardeners always run the risk of being disappointed with the result.

Early potato varieties

In varieties with an early ripening period, the growing season (from germination to harvest) averages 75 days. The most popular varieties in this group are: Red Scarlet, Luck, Rosara, Bellarosa, Impala.

Red Scarlet (Holland)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 164 - 192 kg / are, maximum - 400 kg / are.

Bush morphology: compact, undersized, light purple flowers.

Tubers: oblong, even with a smooth surface, small eyes, lilac peel, poor yellow flesh, average weight 80 g, 10-15 pcs in a bush.

Taste: average taste, does not boil soft, good for frying and for making French fries.

Cultivation zones: zoned for the Moscow region and the entire Central region, approved for cultivation in the North-West, Volgo-Vyatka and West Siberian regions, also recommended for the southern regions of Russia.

Peculiarities: heat-resistant, stable, resistant to nematodes and potato cancer, high yield of marketable tubers.

Disadvantages: susceptibility to late blight.

Growing recommendations: numerous reviews of the variety indicate good yields and high marketability even in unfavorable years. To prevent the development of late blight, it is necessary to carry out pre-planting treatment of tubers with fungicides approved for use in private household plots.

Luck (Russia)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 300 - 400 kg / are, maximum - 500 kg / are, stable in different years.

Morphology of the bush: medium-sized, spreading, white flowers.

Tubers: oval with a light yellow thin skin and white pulp, the eyes are poorly expressed, the average weight is 150 - 200 g, in a bush 15 - 20 pieces.

Taste: good, but mediocre according to some reviews.

Cultivation areas: North-West region, Far East, Volga region, Central Chernozem region.

Features: it has a high resistance to diseases, drought-resistant, tolerates waterlogging, lodging.

Disadvantages: susceptible to nematode.

Growing advice: ecologically plastic variety, adapts well to extreme weather conditions and to all types of soil. Planting is recommended in well-warmed soil. Tubers grown using potash fertilizers darken during cooking.

Rosara (Germany)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 200 - 300 kg / are, maximum - more than 500 kg / are, stable in different weather conditions.

Morphology of the bush: medium-sized, semi-spreading, purple flowers.

Tubers: oval (sometimes drop-shaped), aligned, the color of the peel is red of varying intensity, the surface is slightly rough, the flesh is yellow, the eyes are not deep, the average weight is 90 - 120 g, in a bush 15 - 18 pcs.

Taste: excellent, low starch content, does not boil during cooking, ideal in salads and for frying.

Cultivation areas: the South Urals, the Far East and the middle zone of Russia.

Features: equally tolerates drought and waterlogging, resistant to nematodes, scab and late blight, a very early variety with high keeping quality.

Disadvantages: not identified by gardeners.

Growing advice: the variety retains yields for up to 5 years and does not require frequent seed renewal.

Bellarosa (Germany)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 170 - 330 kg / are, maximum - 385 kg / are.

Morphology of the bush: tall, erect with large leaves, red-violet flowers.

Tubers: round, leveled, the color of the peel is light red or pink, the surface is slightly rough, the flesh is light yellow, the eyes are shallow, the average weight is 110 - 210 g ("giants" up to 800 g), 9 pcs per bush.

Taste: high taste, friable boiled potatoes.

Cultivation zones: zoned for the Central European part (middle zone of Russia) and the Urals.

Features: high-quality variety with aligned tubers, resistant to viruses, nematodes, scab, cancer and late blight, very early.

Disadvantages: average keeping quality.

Recommendations for cultivation: to regulate the size of the tubers, the planting scheme is changed: by increasing the feeding area, large tubers are obtained, and with more frequent planting, medium-sized tubers. Cultivated on all types of soils. Popularly, this proven variety is often called Cherry, possibly because of the special fastening of the tubers and their appearance.

Impala (Netherlands)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 180 - 360 kg / are, maximum - 367 kg / are.

Bush morphology: tall, powerful, white flowers.

Tubers: oval with sparse eyes, the color of the peel is white-yellow, the surface is smooth, the flesh is light yellow, the average weight is 100 - 150 g, 18 pcs per bush.

Taste: good taste, does not darken during cooking.

Cultivation zones: resistance to unfavorable weather factors and early maturity make it possible to grow this variety in most regions of Russia (Leningrad region, Moscow region, Volga region), it is popular in Belarus and Ukraine.

Features: very early (growing season 50 days), tubers are formed quickly and even in the first digging give a good yield with high marketability, well stored, resistant to nematodes and tuber cancer, weakly affected by scab and viral diseases.

Disadvantages: susceptibility to rhizoctonia and late blight.

Growing recommendations: the variety has positive reviews from both summer residents and large producers. In the southern regions of Russia and Ukraine, farms practice double planting of this variety (early spring and summer) for re-harvesting. To do this, the plants are dug out on a cloudy day, the formed tubers are carefully peeled off, and the bush is planted again, watered abundantly with water. In the middle lane, planting is carried out in early May after warming up the soil. It is strictly forbidden to cultivate without crop rotation.

Medium early potato varieties

This group includes varieties with an average ripening period of 75 - 85 days. In this category, gardeners prefer varieties such as Gala, Nevsky, Charodey and Adretta.

Gala (Germany)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 400 kg / are.

Morphology of the bush: medium-sized with large leaves, single white flowers.

Tubers: round with small, shallow eyes and a yellow veined skin, bright yellow flesh, average weight 70 - 120 g, 25 pcs in a bush.

Taste: good, low starch content, remains firm when cooked, suitable for salads and soups.

Cultivation zones: zoned for the North-West, Central and Volga-Vyatka regions, universal for cultivation in other regions of Russia.

Features: resistant to nematodes and specific diseases.

Disadvantages: susceptibility to rhizoctonia.

Recommendations for cultivation: the variety emerges evenly, the bushes form compact, which is convenient for care (weeding, hilling). Ideal for mechanized harvesting. A very unpretentious variety, gives excellent yields when cultivated on dry land. To increase the shelf life, it is recommended to mow the tops 2 weeks before harvesting, which will allow the tubers to ripen and stock up on nutrients.

Nevsky (Russia)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 380 - 500 kg / are, maximum - over 600 kg / are, stable.

Morphology of the bush: medium-sized, lush, white flowers.

Tubers: smooth oval with reddish eyes on a smooth white skin, white flesh, average weight 90 - 130 g, 8 - 15 pieces in a bush.

Taste: good, starch content is below average, peeled tubers do not darken for a long time, do not boil during cooking.

Cultivation zones: zoned in all regions of Russia.

Features: high marketability, good keeping quality, drought-resistant, resistant to cancer, late blight and rhizoctonia.

Disadvantages: does not tolerate a cold snap during planting and harvesting, early germination of tubers.

Growing advice: when planting sprouted tubers, do not break off the sprouts. The variety is responsive to fertilization and watering, therefore it is suitable for intensive cultivation. It is not recommended to plant in unheated waterlogged soil.

Sorcerer (Russia)

The yield of commercial tubers: strongly depends on the growing region and ranges from 174 to 370 kg / are, the maximum is 420 kg / are.

Morphology of the bush: erect with light green leaves, white flowers.

Tubers: oval with small inconspicuous eyes on a smooth yellow skin, white flesh, average weight 73 - 116 g, the number of tubers is not constant on different soils.

Taste: good, sweetish; tubers are easy to clean, do not darken during cooking, but become slightly crumbly; ideal for making purees.

Cultivation zones: zoned in the Northern, North-Western, Volgo-Vyatka, Central Black Earth, North Caucasian and Middle Volga regions of Russia.

Features: high marketability, high keeping quality, drought-resistant, resistant to cancer, medium resistance to late blight.

Disadvantages: susceptibility to nematodes.

Growing recommendations: mandatory preventive treatments against pests, rare planting scheme.

Adretta (Germany)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 214 - 396 kg / are, maximum - 450 kg / are.

Morphology of the bush: erect, vigorous, white flowers.

Tubers: rounded-oval with small and sparse eyes on a rough yellow skin, light yellow flesh, average weight 130 g.

Taste: medium, soft when boiled; tubers with a high starch content are suitable for mashing.

Cultivation zones: zoned in the Volga region, Western Siberia and the Far East.

Features: high marketability, good keeping quality, high resistance to viral diseases, early formation of tubers.

Disadvantages: Not noted.

Recommendations for cultivation: an unpretentious cultivar in cultivation, but does not tolerate a lack of moisture in the soil and irregular watering.

Mid-season potato varieties

An intermediate group of varieties with an average ripening period of 100 days. Tuleevsky, Roko and Aurora are in the greatest demand.

Tuleyevsky (Russia)

Productivity of commercial tubers: 180 - 424 kg / are, maximum - 500 kg / are.

Morphology of the bush: medium-sized, white flowers.

Tubers: oblong with small eyes, yellow peel with slight roughness, yellow flesh, average weight 122 - 270 g (tubers are found 500 g each).

Taste: excellent, medium starchy tubers.

Cultivation zones: zoned in Western and Eastern Siberia and the Far East.

Features: high marketability, good keeping quality, resistance to scab, slightly affected by late blight.

Disadvantages: susceptibility to nematodes.

Recommendations for cultivation: application of mineral fertilizers and irrigation negatively affect the marketability and safety of root crops during storage.

Rocco (Holland)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 136 - 261 kg / are, maximum - 400 kg / are, stable.

Morphology of the bush: erect, not spreading, red-violet flowers.

Tubers: oval with sparse eyes, the peel is red, smooth, the flesh is creamy, the average weight is 75 - 120 g, in a bush 8 - 12 pcs.

Taste: good, medium starch content.

Cultivation zones: zoned in the Middle Volga region.

Features: marketability and keeping quality at an average level, resistance to cancer, late blight and nematode, drought resistant, goes well for processing.

Disadvantages: not the best variety for long-term storage in unfitted cellars.

Growing recommendations: unpretentious, hardy enough to unfavorable soil and climatic conditions.

Aurora (Russia)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 214 - 396 kg / are, maximum - 416 kg / are.

Morphology of the bush: tall, with large leaves, purple flowers.

Tubers: oval with superficial eyes, beige peel, reddish in the area of ​​the eyes, creamy flesh, average weight 93 - 128 g, in a bush 20 - 25 pcs. (according to some reviews, in some years this figure is close to 40).

Taste: excellent, high starch content, crumbly.

Cultivation zones: zoned in the North, North-West and Central regions.

Features: high marketability, keeping quality at an average level, resistance to cancer and nematodes, high drought resistance.

Disadvantages: a high level of agricultural technology is required.

Growing Tips: Tall stems need regular hilling to keep the bush from decaying. Top dressing significantly increases yields.

Late varieties of potatoes

This group includes varieties with a growing season of about 130 days. These varieties, as a rule, are distinguished by high yields and good preservation. The varieties Picasso and Zhuravinka deserve the greatest attention.

Picasso (Netherlands)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 193 - 315 kg / are, maximum - 321 kg / are.

Bush morphology: medium-sized, white flowers.

Tubers: oval with superficial eyes, yellow peel, pinkish around the eyes, creamy flesh, average weight 75 - 126 g, 20 pcs per bush.

Taste: good, low starch content, does not boil over.

Cultivation area: optimal for the Moscow region and the Central Black Earth region.

Features: good keeping quality, resistance to cancer and nematodes, attractive appearance of aligned tubers, heat-resistant and drought-resistant.

Disadvantages: marketability strongly depends on growing conditions, susceptible to late blight.

Recommendations for growing: it is advisable to grow according to intensive technology with the introduction of mineral fertilizers and organic matter. Germination of tubers is recommended before planting. It is better to plant less often, otherwise bulging of tubers to the surface is observed.

Zhuravinka (Belarus)

Productivity of marketable tubers: 400 - 600 kg / are, maximum - 750 kg / are.

Morphology of the bush: medium-sized, slightly spreading, red-violet flowers.

Tubers: rounded with shallow eyes, peel of uniform red color, pale yellow pulp, heterogeneous in weight (about 100 g or more), in a bush up to 18 pcs.

Taste: good, used for making potato chips and Belarusian potato pancakes, high starch content, highly boiled.

Cultivation zones: zoned in the North-West and Volga-Vyatka regions, recommended for cultivation in the Central region.

Features: good keeping quality, resistance to cancer, scab, late blight, viruses and nematodes.

Disadvantages: requires proper and careful care, but according to summer residents it is possible with minimal participation.

Growing recommendations: reacts negatively to increased doses of nitrogen fertilizers, is cultivated with regular irrigation (although, according to reviews, it tolerates irrigation interruptions well), prefers light soils. It is recommended to warm up the tubers before planting in order to stimulate the exit from the dormant period.

Interesting varieties not included in the state register

In addition to the varieties included in the state register, gardeners successfully grow unregistered hybrids and varieties. A brief description of potato varieties for an experiment in trial plantings will help you choose the most exclusive options.

A new achievement of breeding is the mid-late variety Granada (Germany), which has a high yield (up to 600 kg / are), good keeping quality, resistance to major diseases and excellent taste with minimal care requirements. Recommended for cultivation in central Russia and Ukraine.

An old but little-known variety is Kiwi, which got its name from its dirty orange, rough peel, reminiscent of kiwi fruit. The pulp is white and cooks quickly. A feature of the variety is its excellent taste and resistance to the Colorado potato beetle. In each bush, about 20 medium-sized rounded tubers are formed.

The mid-season Sineglazka variety is loved by summer residents of the Moscow Region for its excellent taste and high potential, turning a blind eye to the insufficient keeping quality of tubers. However, it is ideal for summer consumption and private cultivation.

The early Riviera variety, entered in the register only in 2013, is also interesting, so there is still little information on the results of its cultivation. The patent holders declare this variety as high-yielding, with high storage capacity and relative resistance to major diseases. Its advantage is its high taste and rapid formation of tubers, which allows you to make the first digging as early as 45 days.

Even experienced potato growers will not be able to unequivocally answer the question of which potato variety is better. It all depends on the growing area, the type of soil, the characteristics of care and the level of agricultural technology. Early varieties are grown mainly for summer use, and it is preferable to lay varieties with late ripening for winter storage.