Aladdin potatoes

No one will argue that potatoes are the most popular vegetable, and almost every plot has at least one variety of it.

However, not all varieties are unpretentious to the soil, resistant to diseases and pest attacks. But the main thing, of course, is the taste of the potatoes. If a similar variety is found, it is usually no longer changed to others. One such variety, Aladdin, fell in love with domestic gardeners for a reason.

Alladin (Solanum tuberosum) is a European potato variety. It was obtained by specialists from the Netherlands in the well-known agricultural firm Agrico.

Breeders have achieved a high percentage of starch in the tubers, so root crops can be subjected to a wide variety of heat treatments. And also high indicators of stress resistance and versatility of the crop - it can be grown almost anywhere.

Aladdin as a potato variety is known primarily for its productivity; today it is one of the most common varieties grown in the Russian Federation. Due to its characteristics, the culture is cultivated almost everywhere, and at the same time it feels great in any weather conditions, on any soil, in all regions of the country: with both cold and warm climates. With proper care, as well as if you follow all the rules when planting, it bears abundant fruit even in regions of risky farming and in absolutely unfavorable external conditions.

Aladdin always has an excellent presentable presentation, suitable for sale, which attracts farmers. It belongs to the varieties that are best stored (up to 6 months in the cool). And also mid-late potatoes from Holland - very tasty, suitable for the most sophisticated dishes.

The height of Aladdin's bushes can reach 50 cm. As for the tubers, their peel has a characteristic red color. But if you cut it, the flesh will be completely white. The shape of the root crops is correct, slightly elongated, smooth, with excellent commercial qualities. One bush produces about 10-12 roots, each weighing 100-180 grams.

The Dutch variety belongs to table varieties. Taste quality at the highest level, suitable for the preparation of all kinds of dishes. Tasting assessment of the taste of the product - 4.9 (out of 5 points).

The product has a high starch content - more than 21%. This value will depend on both the type of soil and the timing of planting. The tubers also have a high content of manganese, fluorine, boron, cobalt and calcium. Potatoes are ideal for cooking options such as frying, stewing, baking, steaming. Absolutely will not boil over when preparing soups and other first courses. This variety is used even in the production of chips.

Aladdin is a mid-late table potato variety. Tubers ripen in 110-120 days, if counted from the moment the planting material is planted in the ground. It depends on the weather and climate in the region where the planting is carried out: the warmer the summer, the sooner the potatoes will ripen on the site.

The Dutch potato crop is a fairly high-yielding variety; on average, 450-500 centners of potatoes can be obtained per hectare. Moreover, high-yielding potatoes show both in private farms and on large farm plantations.

As already mentioned, it is possible to cultivate Aladdin potatoes everywhere. The culture has both high rates of drought resistance and excellent resistance to other negative environmental factors. Therefore, this variety is grown both in the south and in more northern territories.

The originators recommend planting Aladdin potatoes when the soil is heated to optimal temperatures - 7-8 ° C above zero. At the same time, the temperature in the air must not be lower than + 8 ° C.

The best terms for planting potatoes are from late April to early May.

The planting beds are located in the south-north direction. The distance between the bushes should be kept within 35 cm.The row spacing is 70 cm.The tuber is immersed in the ground by an average of 10 cm.

Aladdin's plantings are irrigated both in the traditional way and with the help of a drip system.

In order for the potato root system to have enough nutrients, and it does not experience oxygen starvation, the beds must be weeded regularly, removing weeds. In the process of loosening, the main thing is not to harm the bushes, so you should not go deeper than 2-3 cm.The first loosening is carried out 1 week after planting potatoes, then after each irrigation, as well as rains. An important element of care is hilling, which should be carried out 2 to 3 times during the growing season.

The Dutch variety shows excellent immunity. It is resistant to ailments such as cancer, potato nematode, scab, late blight.