Potatoes Zhukovsky: description of an early, fruitful variety
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Every gardener dreams of growing healthy potatoes, so that they can harvest faster. Zhukovsky potatoes ideally meet these requirements.
In this article we will give a description of the early, productive variety "Zhukovsky", what are its advantages and disadvantages, how to grow it, as well as how to harvest and store the crop.
Potatoes Zhukovsky: description and main characteristics of the variety
Potatoes Zhukovsky: photo of the variety
When choosing a potato variety, gardeners tend to choose one so that the potatoes are unpretentious in growing and storage, and the harvest is early, with healthy tubers. The Zhukovsky potato variety perfectly fits these criteria. This variety appeared in the register of varieties of Russia in 1993. By creating it, breeders sought to create an unpretentious variety. To be well suited for the regions of the middle lane, where summer does not spoil much, and I really want to reap tasty and healthy fruits. Seed potato bushes Zhukovsky of medium height, small green foliage, scarlet-purple inflorescences. According to its characteristics, it is similar to the equally popular potato variety "Breeze". The tubers of seed potatoes of the Zhukovsky variety are round-oval, medium-large in size, the peel is pink in color, and the flesh is white.
Zhukovsky seed potatoes are an early variety. They say about this "I didn't have time to plant, it's time to dig it out." The length of time between planting until the tubers are fully ripe is 60-65 days. The first crop can be harvested as early as July, then the potatoes will not yet be fully formed and have an average size, but in August the tubers become large, ready for harvest. This variety has a good yield indicator, without much hassle and worries, an average of 38 tons of potatoes can be harvested from 1 hectare, in each nest there are about 15 root crops, each of which weighs an average of 120 grams.
Potatoes of the Zhukovsky variety have high taste characteristics, have a table purpose, the peel is very thin, and there are practically no peels. Suitable for the preparation of absolutely any dishes, has a slightly sweet taste, does not boil over, and does not darken after being cleaned. The starch content is 10 to 12%.
Potatoes Zhukovsky: the advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Potato Zhukovsky is an ideal variety for growing, its main advantages: - unpretentious to the place of cultivation
- It does not require special care
- disease resistant
- has a good yield
- wonderful taste characteristics and others.
These qualities can be enumerated endlessly, against the background of its advantages - no disadvantages of this variety have been revealed.
Growing features
Potatoes Zhukovsky is a very unpretentious variety; it will not take much time for gardeners to grow it. But in any case, for a fruitful harvest, it is necessary to do some agrotechnical work.
How to choose the right place
If you follow the general recommendations for growing potatoes, then the Zhukovsky seed potato variety, like other varieties, should be planted in sunny areas. Legumes will be excellent precursors for potatoes in the area; when planting, you should pay attention to the rules of crop rotation.
Soil requirements
The early Zhukovsky potatoes do not have any special requests for the choice of soil, they grow remarkably on any soil. He has a very strong immunity to diseases and pests, and he also survives both drought and cold absolutely normally. In autumn and spring, the land needs to be prepared - to remove weeds, fertilize and dig up or plow if possible - this will definitely not be superfluous.
Potatoes Zhukovsky: what are the planting dates
Zhukovsky potatoes are planted most often in mid-April - early May, he is not afraid of small spring frosts.
How to prepare potatoes before planting
A couple of weeks before the planned planting, it is necessary to start preparing the planting material, for this it is recommended:
- choose healthy, strong tubers, medium in size, without any defects-rot;
- then the potatoes must be germinated, for this the potatoes are transferred to a bright place, covered with paper on top, periodically it must be moistened and turned over, after 1 cm sprouts have appeared, you can proceed to the next stage;
- large seed potatoes can be cut into several parts, each with at least 3 eyes;
- for the prevention of various diseases and against possible insect pests, sprouted root crops must be disinfected, a common remedy is a solution of potassium permanganate, and this can also be done with special protective preparations.
How to plant potatoes Zhukovsky
Potatoes Zhukovsky early: video about the variety
When the site is ready, the planting material has sprouted - we proceed to planting. Potatoes of the Zhukovsky variety are planted at an average depth, most often this is done in holes, someone prefers grooves. Potatoes are laid in the holes with sprouts up, with a cut down (if the potatoes are cut into pieces), if desired, you can add fertilizer or ash, after which the holes are filled up. In order for possible frost not to harm - the site can be covered.
Potatoes Zhukovsky: how to care for seedlings
During the growing season, Zhukovsky potatoes require the same care as other varieties. All these measures will have a very good effect on the yield of potatoes, on taste. It is recommended to loosen the earth so that air can reach the roots and an earthen crust does not form. In case of severe drought, "Zhukovsky" will not refuse additional moisture - you can water it, but not overdo it, so as not to create a favorable microclimate for the development of various diseases.
It is also recommended to huddle potatoes, 2 times per season is enough, this is required in order to protect the potatoes from temperature drops, maintain the tops and for greater supply of nutrients and moisture to the roots. If desired, you can also feed the potatoes, the plant reacts positively to both organic and mineral fertilizers.
Possible pests and diseases, how to deal with them
Seed potatoes Zhukovsky, like other varieties, are afraid of the main insect enemies - the bear and the Colorado potato beetle. The main ways to combat them are the Colorado potato beetle is harvested by hand, specialized preparations are also used, to combat the bear, it is necessary to regularly loosen the ground and also use drugs.
The best way of protection is prevention, it is strongly recommended to treat the potatoes with special solutions before planting. About 10 days before the planned harvest, it is necessary to remove the tops, this will protect the potatoes from late blight.
Early potatoes Zhukovsky: harvesting and storage
Potatoes Zhukovsky: photo of the variety
When harvesting potatoes, you will notice such a feature that the potatoes are quite resistant to mechanical damage. After harvesting, the potatoes are dried and sorted out, sifting out damaged and deformed, rotten tubers - they cannot be stored for a long time.Next, the potatoes are placed in a well-ventilated area, it should also be cool, dark and dry. During the storage period, Zhukovsky potatoes must be periodically sorted out, removing bad tubers.
