Potatoes Red Sonya

Red Sonya is a popular potato variety that gardeners like due to its high yield rates. The remarkable taste characteristics also make the culture attractive.

Breeders from Germany were engaged in the development of a new variety. For the first time, Red Sonja was entered into the State Register only in 2015, although initially applications were submitted back in 2012.

The composition of BZHU in 100 g of raw root vegetable:

• proteins - 2 g;

• fats - 0.4 g;

• carbohydrates - 18 g.

And also the root crops of the Red Sonya variety contain amino acids. The indicator during storage of such components decreases by about 30%.

Bushes of the Red Sonya variety are characterized by compact size. Erect stems form medium-sized leaves of a light green hue. Other characteristics of the plant:

• the corolla is small;

• the maximum number of tubers is 6-10 per bush;

• the average weight of a root crop is 78-122 g.

Oval-shaped potatoes have a deep pink skin, which is why the variety got its name. The dense and smooth skin is not damaged during transportation, it is highly resistant to most mechanical influences. The flesh of the fruit is yellow when viewed from the cut color. Under the influence of air, it practically does not change its shade.

Root vegetables Red Soni are liked by tasters who note the high taste of potatoes. Potato tubers are used for the preparation of second courses; one of the key advantages of the Red Sonya variety is the average boil-on ability.

You can start digging potatoes already on the 65th day after planting. Timely care will help speed up ripening; in some regions, the first crop is harvested after 50 days. Such an early ripening period of the variety makes possible replanting of root crops per season in the southern regions of the country.

The average yield per hectare is 174-340 centners. With a competent approach to cultivation, it will be possible to collect up to 10 tubers from one bush. Keeping quality of potatoes is 96%, which makes it possible to transport tubers.

It will be possible to achieve a bountiful harvest only if you take care of proper planting and timely care. First of all, you need to prepare the root vegetables before planting. About a month before gardening, root crops:

• take, leaving whole and large samples;

• placed in boxes, and placed in a dry warm place for germination;

• the tubers are sprayed with special formulations designed to strengthen the immune system of root crops and stimulate their growth.

Gardeners additionally recommend, while the roots are in storage before planting, irrigate them with water so that sprouts appear from all sides. By the time of planting, the tuber should acquire "antennae" with a length of 1 cm.

And also prepare the soil for planting, having previously selected the required area. The soil is fertilized with organic compounds in the form of wood ash, compost or manure. Then the soil is loosened, only after that they begin to plant root crops. The most advantageous planting scheme is 32x75 cm, the maximum depth of the tuber hole should not exceed 8 cm for light soils and 5 cm for clayey soils. To speed up and simplify the procedure for planting tubers in the ground, you can pre-outline the rows and dig holes.

After planting, it is worth taking care of the timely care of the plant. Main steps.

1. Watering.The first time Red Sonya potatoes are watered immediately after planting, adding settled warm water to the soil. Further, watering is performed as needed. If the season is dry, it is recommended to apply water about once every 1-2 weeks. Watering is carried out mainly in the aisles. When the variety fades and begins to turn yellow, watering is stopped.

2. Top dressing. Red Sonya is an easy-to-maintain variety that does not need a lot of fertilization, especially if most of it was introduced at the preparatory stage. The first dressing after planting is recommended to be introduced into the ground when the bush begins to form leaves. Both organic and mineral compounds can be used as fertilizers. The following dressings are carried out every 2-3 weeks, making most of them during the flowering period of the potatoes.

3. Weeding. To improve the quality of root crops and provide them with the necessary taste characteristics, it is worth carrying out regular weeding of rows. In addition, the procedure will saturate the soil with the necessary amount of oxygen, which is also required by the tubers.

4. Hilling. An obligatory procedure, which is carried out 2-3 times during the growing period. The first time the rows are spud when the height of the sprouts reaches 10 cm, the second - at 20 cm. The third time the procedure is performed only after 10-14 days.

In addition, gardeners after hilling are advised to mulch the soil with peat or compost. Careful and timely care of potatoes will ensure that large quantities of large root crops are obtained.

The Red Sonya variety does not differ in special soil requirements. Basic recommendations for choosing a site.

1. The soil should retain moisture well, but not be oversaturated with it, so that the tubers do not rot.

2. The soil should be loose. If necessary, you can perform independent loosening of the soil with equipment or hand tools.

3. It is recommended to grow potatoes in sunny and draft-free areas.

4. Before planting, it is worth reducing the acidity of the soil by applying fertilizers and disinfecting the soil.

The choice of fertile land will allow you to get a bountiful harvest in a short time.

It is recommended to plant Red Sonya potatoes after frosts, when the air temperature rises above +10 degrees Celsius, and the soil temperature rises above +8 degrees. They start planting potatoes around the end of April, if we are talking about the southern regions, or closer to the end of May - early June, which is typical for the northern regions of the country.

Red Sonya potatoes are distinguished by strong immunity, therefore they grow healthy. Basically, the plant is exposed to rhizoctonia disease, which can be prevented by timely prevention. And also gardeners are advised to regularly loosen the soil.

A dangerous pest of potatoes is the Colorado potato beetle. Insecticides from different manufacturers will help get rid of it.