Kiwi potatoes

Experts classify Kiwi potatoes as extraordinary varieties. It has conflicting tastes and an impressive list of positives.

Presumably, the Kiwi variety was bred in Russia, but so far it is not in the State Register. According to some sources of information, the unusual variety was first bred in the Kaluga region, while others call it the homeland of the Bryansk latitudes. Among other things, there are those who claim that this is a Belarusian product.

There is a lot of uncertainty around the origin of this unusual variety. In this regard, they began to attribute to him an attitude towards GMO products. With a detailed study of the characteristics of the variety, you can find a couple of indirect signs:

• high productivity, regardless of agricultural technology;
• stable immunity.

However, this does not give reason to claim that potatoes are related to GMOs. Removal of GMO root crops is a specific process associated with interference with the plant genome. This requires the interaction of specialists and the use of advanced technologies and equipment.

Due to the fact that the variety resists the Colorado potato beetle well, it is believed that the Colorado gene is artificially introduced into the structure of the potato. In fact, the Colorado potato beetle is indifferent to the Kiwi potato because it contains bio-fiber. It was formed in it as a result of artificial selection of several varieties of potatoes. Therefore, the myth of the Colorada gene can be attributed to an absurd assumption.

Experts in the field of vegetable growing are inclined to believe that the variety was obtained by crossing several parental forms and adopted their best qualities. Therefore, it can be consumed without fear.

The bushes reach a maximum height of 80 cm. On average, their size is about 60 cm. The bush is branched with dense green foliage, on which there are serrations and superficial hairs. Therefore, the rough texture is not very attractive for Colorado beetles.

The flowering of the bush is rare. The emerging flowers are distinguished by a lilac color.

Tubers of a non-standard type, very much like a fruit with an identical name. In its shape, the root vegetable is similar to kiwi, and the skin on it is brown, velvety to the touch.

Eyes on oval-rounded tubers are very small and few in number. The tuber mass is 94-189 g.

The table potato variety is distinguished by good marketability. The number of tubers per bush is up to 15 pieces. Under the skin is white flesh. The taste is pleasant, but not for everybody. The potatoes are very soft. This is indicated by the percentage of starch content of 10.8-14.9%.

From germination to harvesting of root crops, a period of 120-130 days passes. Cleaning starts from September to October. Under favorable conditions, the harvest can lie until July next year.

The variety is high-yielding. On average, the yield is 250-400 c / ha, and the maximum rate is within 482 c / ha. It is possible to collect 3-4 kg of root crops from each bush. With proper care, you can get up to a bucket of harvest from just two tubers.

To cultivate this variety of potatoes, you do not need to adhere to a special technology. Experienced gardeners recommend planting according to the Dutch method:

• tubers in 2 rows are placed in increments of 30 cm;
• landing step is 30 cm;
• the distance in the row spacing is 70 cm;
• landing 12 cm deep;
• plants are sprinkled with soil from all sides.

When cultivating Kiwi root crops, a standard set of techniques is carried out:

• loosening;
• weeding;
• hilling;
• fertilizer.

If you strictly follow the cultivation technology, you can always achieve high yields.

During the growing season, potatoes need to be watered 3 times:

• the first time - before flowering;
• the second - as soon as it fades;
• the third - 20 days later, in the phase of tuber formation.

Water the soil to a depth of at least 30 cm.

Hilling is an important agricultural technique. From this, additional roots are formed, the nutrition of the bushes improves, and the number of tubers increases. During the season, it is supposed to carry out 2 hilling procedures, with parallel removal of weeds and loosening.

To get a decent harvest, you need to make top dressing. During the season, it is necessary to apply fertilizers three times:

• the first - with the arrival of June;
• the second - before flowering;
• the third - when the tubers are poured.

Kiwi potatoes grow successfully on any soil, but the maximum yield is often achieved on light sandy loam substrates. The site for planting is prepared in the fall, starting with the digging of the site, with the parallel introduction of humus.

In the spring, digging was again laid, in parallel with the introduction of organic matter and phosphorus-potassium compounds into the soil. Potatoes can be planted where cabbage, zucchini, cucumbers, legumes, beans were previously planted. The Kiwi variety, like other types of potatoes, is not recommended to be planted in the place where tomatoes and eggplants used to grow.

Landing takes place at the transition from April to May. The planting date can be shifted by a week based on the region in which the cultivation is taking place. By this time, the soil is supposed to warm up 12 cm deep to +8 degrees, and the period of return frosts must pass.

Due to the roughness of the leaves, Kiwi potatoes rarely infect the wireworm and the Colorado potato beetle. The culture has excellent immunity to late blight of tubers and leaves, common scab, golden nematode and potato cancer.

According to the responses of those who have already grown this variety, one can confidently expect an excellent yield. It is absolutely unpretentious in care and resists diseases and pests.

Potatoes can be cultivated in any climatic zone of the Russian Federation, since they can easily adapt to different conditions.

According to gardeners, in the fall, from each planted kilogram of tubers, it is possible to get 20 kg of a perfect harvest. Large and medium-sized one-size potatoes are always found under the bush.

The potatoes have an excellent presentation. Many people choose it only for its unique look. Selected tubers are easy to peel thanks to the small number of eyes.

It should be borne in mind that root crops need to be thermally processed for a very long time. The tuber is suitable for use only after 40 minutes from the start of cooking.

Kiwi tubers are often used in boiled form, for preparing first courses, mashed potatoes, as a component of salads. It is not recommended to fry it. The fried potatoes will be covered with a delicious crust, and the flesh will remain damp inside.

In general, everyone says that the Kiwi variety is easy to grow. There is no need to pollinate the bushes with chemical compounds.

It is one of the most productive varieties currently in cultivation. Even taking into account that it is not early maturing, this fully compensates for the generous yield and resistance to parasites and diseases.