Potatoes Granada

Potatoes are a popular and beloved vegetable all over the world. It can be used in different dishes, there are 3,275 recipes described on the Internet using potatoes. Breeders are developing new varieties of vegetables for good yields. In Germany, a new potato variety Granada was obtained, which has unique characteristics.

After testing in Germany, Granada potatoes interested Russian farmers and summer residents. Since 2017, this variety has been cultivated in our country. At first it was cultivated in the Volga region, then it was spread to other regions.

The main properties of the variety:

• unusually high yield;

• ripening time from 90 to 100 days;

• in a bush from 10 to 14 tubers;

• the mass of tubers is from 98 to 175 g;

• starch content from 15.7 to 18.7%;

• unpretentious to the composition of the soil;

• resistant to traditional diseases;

• tubers have a good presentation.

When planting potatoes, small roots should not be planted, otherwise varietal characteristics in the future harvest will be lost.

Bushes of the Granada variety are compact, semi-erect, covered with dense foliage. The height of the bush depends on the fertility of the soil. On poor land, it will grow by 30 cm, on fertile soil, it will reach 1 meter. The root system is well developed.

An important feature of the variety is its resistance to lack of water. Bushes can survive and preserve the harvest with a short-term moisture deficit.

Granada tubers can be distinguished by their beautiful appearance. They are almost regular oval in shape with a yellow tinge of thin rind. There are few eyes, their depth is shallow. On the cut, the pulp is dense, yellow in color with a creamy tint. Granada potatoes retain their shape during cooking.

A feature of the tubers is the fact that after cleaning they do not darken.

Tubers are stored for a long time, keeping quality is estimated at 94%. When stored properly in a cellar, potatoes will not sprout. It tolerates long-term transportation well, without losing its presentation.

The Granada potato is versatile. It can be used in different dishes, fried, baked, mashed, salads. The tubers taste good. You can drink potato juice if you wish. Experts estimate the taste of the Granada variety at 4.8 points out of 5. It is worth remembering that the taste always depends on the fertilizers applied.

The Granada variety is medium early in terms of ripening. From planting to harvesting, it takes from 90 to 100 days. During cool summers and in the northern regions, ripening occurs on day 120.

Potatoes Granada have a high yield. It depends on the region and will change, for example, in a light sandy loam soil, you can get the most of potatoes. On average, the Granada variety gives 6 kg / sq. m. In terms of yield at the moment, this is the most productive variety, as can be seen from the results below:

• Granada - 6 kg / sq. m;

• Sineglazka - 5 kg / sq. m;

• Kolobok - up to 4.5 kg / sq. m;

• Laura - 3.5 kg / sq. m.

Increasing yields is facilitated by regular fertilization. Lack of moisture reduces the yield.

Preparations for growing a new crop can begin immediately after harvest. For the next planting, you need to select the largest tubers without signs of disease and damage.

About 30 days before planting in the ground, seed potatoes should be placed in a box made of wood or plastic, sprinkled on top with a mixture of soil and peat.Cover with foil, put in a bright place where the air temperature will be at least 12 degrees. After 2-3 weeks, the tubers will sprout. If there were already sprouts on the roots, then the weak, thin, damaged ones should be removed, and the strong ones should be left.

Depending on the climate, you need to choose a planting method. In dry, hot climates with fertile soil, you need to dig holes or make furrows. The tubers are planted to a depth of 10 to 12 cm. In regions with a temperate climate, heavy loamy soil for potatoes, it is better to form ridges to raise the bushes. Tubers should be planted to a depth of no more than 5 cm. The distance between the bushes should be 30 cm, the row spacing is at least 70 cm. So all plants will receive a good amount of air and light.

You can plant potatoes when the soil warms up to 8-10 degrees. At the same time, fertilizer is applied to the beds, for example, wood ash. To prevent the spread of weeds, to retain moisture in the ground, the soil in the aisles can be mulched.

Hilling is an important step in caring for potatoes. It allows you to significantly increase the yield, because it stimulates the formation of side shoots. Tubers are subsequently formed on them. With proper hilling, the roots of the weed are removed, the exchange of air in the roots of the potato improves, the bush is leveled, does not fall apart.

It is necessary to water Granada potatoes only a few times:

• when the first shoots appear;

• after laying the buds;

• soon after flowering.

All terms are calculated by specialists. Reinforced watering provokes fungal damage to the root system. When growing potatoes in the southern regions, there is no need to increase the amount of watering, Granada is drought tolerant. The abundance of water during the growth period of the root crops will make the tubers watery.

Be sure to think about the time of fertilization. In the fall, humus can be introduced into the ground. In the spring, the area where potatoes are planted can be fertilized with manure. After the appearance of the first shoots, it is advisable to feed with chicken droppings and huddle. For feeding, make a solution of droppings (1 part) and water (15 parts). Insist 1 day, water: consumption per 1 bush - 1 liter of fertilizer.

Colorado beetles and wireworms are dangerous for potatoes. Beetles must be collected, or plants must be treated with special preparations. To combat wireworm larvae, it is necessary to dig up the ground in autumn and spring, remove weeds. It is in the weed grass that the harmful insect lives.

For the Granada variety, there is a risk of getting Alternaria. When infected, the entire plant is affected. To prevent the spread of this disease, seed tubers should be sprayed with a special agent "Agat-25", "Planriz" before planting. Without prevention, the disease will destroy the entire crop.

After harvesting, the roots are sorted out. Seed material is laid separately. For better storage, you can spray the tubers with a solution of copper sulfate. For 10 liters of water, 2 g of the substance are needed. You should regularly inspect the tubers, remove spoiled ones in order to save the rest of the crop.

The young variety Granada quickly gained popularity in our country, as it has many positive qualities. It has a good yield, the variety is suitable for growing at home and on an industrial scale by farmers. Consumers are satisfied with its appearance and taste. Potatoes go well with other ingredients in different dishes, bake well, boil, fried. It can be stored for a long time and does not germinate if the conditions are met.