Sante potatoes

Sante potatoes are a popular variety among gardeners that attracts with high yield, strong immunity and excellent taste characteristics of root crops. The peculiarity of potatoes is the even shape of the tubers.

The Sante variety was bred by scientists from Aqriko UA. The process of obtaining a new subspecies lasted for several years, after which the potatoes were subjected to various studies. The variety was entered into the State Register of the Russian Federation only in 1993.

Potato Sante is a tall bush, the main characteristics:

• stems - erect;
• leaves are large and dark green;
• flowers are small, white.

Among the differences of the variety, a well-developed root system is distinguished, which provides high-quality nutrition for tubers and stems.

Sante bushes are compact in size, most of the nutrient components are used for growing root crops. Tuber characteristics:

• shape - oval;
• average weight - 100-150 g;
• peel color - yellow;
• the surface of the skin is smooth;
• eyes - small and numerous;
• the color of the pulp is light yellow.

The cut retains its color for a long time. The dense skin ensures reliable transport of tubers without being damaged and preserves the taste of the potato throughout the entire journey. The average starch content in tubers is 14%.

Sante potatoes are a versatile variety whose tubers are suitable for boiling, frying and dressing soups. The tasters appreciated the taste of the root crops perfectly.

Potatoes form the first tubers after 80 days from the moment of planting, the crop can be harvested on the 90th day.

The average yield per hectare is 300 centners. With careful care, it is possible to achieve a yield of 570 c / ha.

A good harvest of potatoes will provide a competent approach to growing and caring for a crop. Gardeners advise to plant root crops closer to mid-April, if we are talking about the southern regions, and at the beginning of May, when the gardeners of the northern regions are asking the question.

The optimum temperature for planting potatoes is 20-29 degrees. Better to carry out planting work on a warm and cloudy day. Before starting work, it is necessary to select the seed and prepare it. Main steps.

1. Selection of tubers. Preference is given to strong and large root crops without deformations.
2. Germination. The selected tubers are placed in boxes, which are then placed in a warm and dry place for antennae germination. The air temperature in the room should not fall below 15 degrees. It is recommended to turn the potatoes every week so that they completely dry out and germinate.
3. Repeated selection. Finished tubers are inspected for the presence of whiskers, rejecting potatoes without them.

Only after careful selection can you start planting. The planting scheme implies maintaining the width between the rows of 60 cm, between the bushes - 40 cm. Such distances will allow the plants to receive sunlight. Landing procedure.

1. First, dig holes up to 8 cm deep.
2. Next, the bottom of the holes is covered with ash.
3. Place the root vegetable.
4. Fill the hole with soil.

After planting, you need to take care of timely care. Main steps.

1. Watering. Potatoes prefer moderate watering. During the season, it is recommended to apply water during the period of emergence and flowering in the amount of 3 liters per one bush. Do not water the plants after the tubers are ripe, otherwise they will rot. Watering should also be stopped during the rainy season.
2. Hilling and weeding. Removing weeds and loosening the soil will provide the roots of the plant with the necessary amount of oxygen and nutrients. In addition, weeding will prevent the spread of diseases and pests. Hilling is necessary when the stems are 20 cm long, and then a couple of days before the buds bloom.
3. Top dressing. Among fertilizers, the variety prefers organic compounds in the form of manure, ash or chicken droppings. Top dressing should be applied during the period of active growth of potatoes, as well as during flowering.

You can also fertilize the variety with mineral components: nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium.

Before you start planting, you need to select and prepare a site. Key recommendations:

• preference should be given to flat places, well-lit by the sun;
• with a close location of groundwater, it is necessary to provide a drainage system through which excess moisture will drain;
• it is recommended to plant potatoes in fertile and loose soils of medium acidity; sandy loams and loams are perfect;
• before planting, the soil should be thoroughly loosened and the first portion of fertilizer should be applied so that the soil becomes light and nutritious.

In addition, during the preparatory period, gardeners are advised to get rid of other vegetation so that the potatoes are not attacked by diseases or pests.

Sante is a Dutch potato variety with strong immunity. The plant is not affected by late blight, nematodes. Also, potatoes do not suffer from leaf curling and show excellent resistance to fusarium and scab. To prevent the development of diseases and attacks of pests, gardeners recommend carrying out preventive treatments with special compounds and promptly removing the affected areas of the bush.