Rodriga potatoes

Rhodoriga is a potato with excellent taste and high yield. Attracts gardeners with large tubers, unpretentiousness to growing conditions and strong immunity.

The Rodriga variety was bred by experienced German breeders. The potatoes entered the State Register after passing the necessary tests. Surprisingly, the plant quickly took root in the country and became in demand among gardeners.

Rodriga potato bushes are compact in size and have a small number of shoots. On average, a plant forms 3-5 stems per season, the height of which reaches 80 cm.Other characteristics:

• leaves are large, rich green and with waves around the edges;

• roots are strong;

• flowers are small in size, pale purple in color.

In rare cases, potatoes develop reddish buds.

Rodriga forms tall, but rather compact bushes during the growth period. Tuber characteristics:

• shape - oval;

• the peel is dense, red;

• average weight - 85-147 g.

This weight is possible with the right approach to cultivation. The flesh of potatoes has a light yellow tint. The potatoes are not watery, they have a high keeping rate, which makes it possible to transport tubers over long distances.

The average percentage of starch in Rodrigues potatoes reaches 15.4%. Low digestibility provides the ability to prepare various and tasty dishes from root crops, as well as chips and mashed potatoes.

Rodriga is a medium-early ripening plant. The first roots are formed already 90-100 days after planting. Under good conditions, you can get a crop already on the 70-80th day. This period is enough for the skin of the root vegetable to become firm and dense.

The yield indicator per bush is 7-9 pieces. If we evaluate it on a larger scale, then 1 hectare is capable of producing an average of 150-218 centners of potatoes. The maximum yield, which we managed to fix, was 382 centners.

The Rodriga variety quickly took root in Russia. Today, potatoes are grown mainly in the Srednevolzhsky region, receiving high yields every season. The climatic conditions of the region ensure good plant survival and rapid growth. And also Rodriga is found in the northern regions of the country, but quite rarely.

It is recommended to grow the Rodriga variety in sunny, draft-free areas. It is worth starting to plant tubers towards the end of spring, when the frosts leave and warm weather sets in. Before planting, you need to prepare root crops, this will require:

1. 3 weeks before planting in the ground, sort out the roots, leaving large and undeformed tubers;

2. place the potatoes in a box, and put it in a warm and dry place, the temperature in which does not rise above 17 degrees;

3. in 1-1.5 days, re-sort the potatoes, removing non-sprouted samples, and also treat the tubers with growth stimulants and protective compounds that prevent the attack of diseases and pests.

Before planting, it is also necessary to prepare the soil. For this, it is recommended to use organic fertilizers. To feed 1 m2 of land, you will need:

• humus - half a bucket;

• wood ash - 200 g;

• compost - half a bucket.

You can use mineral fertilizers, which contain superphosphate, potassium chloride and ammonium nitrate. The components are evenly distributed around the perimeter where the landing is planned, and then they dig up the soil.

Planting rules for potatoes Rodrigues.

1. On a pre-dug area, using stakes and a cord, they determine the boundaries of the territory that is planned for planting potatoes.

2. When planting tubers, it is necessary to maintain a distance of 70 cm between the rows.

3. The groove depth should not be more than 15 cm.

4. The distance between tubers in a row should be 30-40 cm.

5. When planting cut potatoes, it is necessary to lay them out in the hole with the cut down.

6. When the root crop is in the ground, it must be carefully covered.

It is not recommended to cut potatoes for planting in damp soil. Otherwise, the root crop will rot and not yield a crop. It will be possible to achieve active growth and rapid formation of fruits only with the help of careful care. Main steps.

1. Watering. Tubers begin to form even before flowering begins. Therefore, it is important to take care of watering even at the time of planting the potatoes. The first volume of liquid is applied immediately after planting the variety, then the potatoes are watered during flowering and drought. The best way to wet a crop is with drip irrigation.

2. Top dressing. The growth of Rodrigues potatoes requires regular fertilization. Basically, gardeners are advised to use organic matter in the form of ash or urea. In rare cases, you can resort to superphosphate or potassium formulations. Potatoes are fed at least 3 times: with active growth of bushes, during the formation of buds and in the flowering phase.

3. Loosening. Weeds are the main source of potato diseases. Therefore, it is recommended to regularly weed the rows and also to loosen the soil in order to accelerate the growth of the variety and improve the quality of the crop. Basically, the procedure is resorted to after rain.

4. Hilling. An indispensable process that ensures the active growth of potatoes. For the first time, the bushes are spud when they rise 20 cm above the ground. Hilling provides optimal soil moisture at the base of the shoots.

In addition, when growing the Rodriga variety, it is worth considering the climatic conditions of the region, on which different parameters and indicators depend.

The variety is distinguished by its unpretentiousness in the choice of soil.Rodriga potatoes can be grown on almost any soil, however, a high yield can be achieved by soil with a large amount of nutrients and deep groundwater.

Gardeners advise planting crops in fertile and loose soils with excellent moisture permeability. Less suitable for growing are heavy and sandy soils.

The potatoes of German breeders have a strong immunity against the attacks of popular diseases and pests. However, the Colorado potato beetle can become a frequent guest of culture. To prevent the reproduction of the pest with the subsequent attack of bushes and leaves, it is necessary to regularly carry out treatments with special compounds.