Potatoes are often called second bread. For decades, the root vegetable has remained a staple on our table – it is boiled, fried, baked, added to salads or pureed. It’s no wonder that almost every summer resident finds a garden bed for it every year. But in order to dig up a lot of large and beautiful potatoes in the fall, you need to take the choice of variety seriously in the spring. The best of them were named by the Zen channel “Harvest Garden” (12+).
Early varieties
“Bellarose”. A very popular early variety from Germany. Its advantages are rapid ripening and stable yield. The first tubers can be taken out of the ground 45 days after germination. They are round, with pinkish-red skin and bright yellow flesh. On average they weigh about 200 g, but with good care you can come across specimens weighing up to 800 g. They tolerate drought and almost never get sick.
“Luck”. The harvest ripens on about the 80th day. The tubers are elongated, oval, with light beige skin and white pulp. On average they pull 250 g, but there are also larger ones. It grows on any soil, is not afraid of drought or overwatering, and is rarely damaged during harvesting.
“Gala”. The tubers are round, yellow inside and out. When cooked, they do not fall apart and do not darken. The variety is resistant to nematodes, easily tolerates the vagaries of the weather and forgives beginners mistakes in care.
Middle and late varieties
“Unica”. It is famous for its giant tubers. The shape is oval, the skin is a rich red-crimson color, the flesh is yellow and dense. The usual weight is 300–400 g, but under favorable conditions you can dig up a potato up to a kilogram.
“Bogatyr”. The tubers are large, oval, with white skin and a creamy center. It produces not only a lot of potatoes, but also an excellent taste – the puree comes out tender and airy. The variety is not afraid of nematodes, fungi, waterlogging and extreme cold.
“Tuleevsky” – for the most delicate puree. Russian variety with large potatoes (on average 300 g). It has a thin skin that is easy to clean, and light yellow pulp with a high starch content. The variety is not picky about soil and fertilizing, and grows well even in problem areas.
New
“Kiranda” – ultra early from China. Surprisingly with the speed of ripening and the size of the tubers. In the south you can harvest it twice in a season. The tubers are very large, with smooth skin and pleasant pulp.
The variety is drought-resistant, easy to care for and stores well until spring. An excellent option for those who want early potatoes without any hassle.
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