Potatoes Natasha

A potato variety called Natasha is widely known to Russian agronomists, despite the fact that it was bred abroad. This variety appeared thanks to the efforts of German breeders, and it was recently officially introduced into the State Register of the Russian Federation.

Experts have developed an early and productive variety that can be grown both in open areas and in greenhouses. Due to these characteristics, the variety can be grown in regions with different climates. Potatoes are undemanding to the composition of the soil, they are able to please with a rich harvest, regardless of the place of planting.

Thanks to its strong immunity, the plant is not afraid of most diseases: tuber rot, cancer, nematode, rhizoctonia. At the same time, experts still advise to periodically inspect the tops for traces of pests and symptoms of diseases. If you detect signs of damage in time, you can save the potato bush and the entire planting.

Bushes of an intermediate type. These are semi-erect plants, medium in height. The tops are covered with large leaves, whose color varies from rich green to light green. Medium waviness is noticeable at the edges. The flowers are white with a bright yellow core.

Oval and oblong tubers are covered with yellow skin. The surface is flat and smooth. The color of the pulp is dark yellow. Tuber weight is 96-133 grams. The eyes are small and shallow. The percentage of starch content is from 11.2 to 13.6.

Root crops are highly valued commercially. Keeping quality is very high and amounts to 93%. The crop is stored for a long time without losing its original properties. With proper care, the variety will delight you with beautiful, tasty and healthy tubers.

Natasha variety has high gastronomic qualities. Root crops with excellent taste have been assigned culinary type AB. Potatoes do not boil well, which should be taken into account when cooking them.

The harvest is considered versatile and suitable for the preparation of various dishes. Potatoes are boiled, fried, and also used for salads and delicate mashed potatoes.

Due to the early ripening period, the crop can be harvested 65-80 days after planting the seedlings. To eat young potatoes, root vegetables begin to dig up earlier.

The high-yielding table variety produces from 132 to 191 centners of root crops per hectare (average). The maximum yield is much higher - 324 centners per hectare of plantation. Marketability ranges from 76 to 93%. Due to their high yields, potatoes are grown both for personal use and on an industrial scale.

For the crop to be stored as long as possible, it must be harvested in sunny and dry weather. It will take 7 to 14 days to dry the tubers. After they are carefully sorted out and cooled. Store potatoes in the basement or cellar. A balcony is also suitable, but only if the sun's rays do not fall on the crop. Temperature range - from 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. Humidity - 60-80%.

After planting seedlings, you need to carefully monitor their condition. And also, the formation of a hard and dry crust on the surface should not be allowed. It prevents air and water from reaching the root system and feeding the plants. In order for the seedlings to grow in comfortable conditions, you need to periodically loosen the upper layers of the soil. During work, it is important not to damage the root system.

Immediately after the appearance of the first shoots, hilling is performed, and the tops are covered with a covering material. This will help keep your plants free of frost and keep the moisture at a suitable level.

If the first portion of fertilizers was applied in the fall, and the fertilizing was also laid in the planting holes, it is advisable to feed the potatoes a couple more times throughout the entire ripening period. First, the tops are sprayed with nutrient compositions, and after that, fertilizers are applied at the root.

Irrigate the site in moderation, because an excessive amount of liquid will lead to rotting of the tubers. And also dampness provokes the reproduction of fungus and other diseases. In hot weather, potatoes are watered more often so that the lack of moisture does not affect the taste of the crop. In the rest of the period, the procedure is carried out as needed.

The degree of ripening of root crops can be determined by the state of the tops. Before harvesting, it is recommended to dig up a few bushes and check them for maturity. If you plant seedlings on time, you will be able to collect two harvest waves in one season. This is possible due to the early ripening of the fruit.

Experienced gardeners control the condition of the plant mass throughout the growing season. The appearance will indicate the presence of diseases, as well as pests. The German variety Natasha has a strong immune system and quickly adapts to changes in weather conditions.

But even plants with high resistance to diseases and dangerous insects need additional protection and preventive treatment. To protect the tops of the Colorado potato beetle, folk remedies are used. It is an effective and cost effective solution to the problem. And also they are safe for the harvest.

For a faster result, biological compounds are used. If the lesion is massive, the beds are sprayed with the following drugs: Fitoverm, Bicol and their analogues. To protect against the wireworm, the compositions "Pochin", "Barguzin" and "Provotox" are introduced into the soil.