Potato "Kemerovchanin": characteristics and cultivation
Among the many different varieties of potato gardeners usually prefer those that withstand certain climatic conditions and bring quite a lot of tasty fruits.In this regard, the variety “Kemerovo” is quite universal, since it is suitable for almost any climate.
Variety description
The Vsevolozhskaya station (Kemerovo Research Institute of Agriculture and Agriculture of the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences) and its breeders are not only known for the variety cultivated, and Kemerovo is just one of them. To create a hybrid, the varieties “Luck” and “Prolisok” were taken. According to official data, this variety appeared in its final version in 1976, and in 1982 it was included in the national registry. This potato was created with a rather specific goal - to provide the possibility of growing vegetables in the maximum number of regions of the Soviet Union, especially in the north of Siberia.
The vegetative development of the variety “Kemerovchanin” reaches 65–80 days, which makes it sredarnim. By this time, the plant forms a lush, half-upright shrub with branches around its axis.
Its average height for potatoes is about 80–100 cm. The leaves are small, light green in color, of standard shape with a characteristic ribbed edge. Quite ordinary white flowers of small size are well known to everyone who planted potatoes in the garden at least once. The inflorescences of the variety are numerous and consist of several buds. The standard of this variety implies smooth oval fruits.
The peel they have a fairly strong, light yellow color with pink and purple small eyes. The inner flesh of the potatoes is slightly watery, moderately soft and colored in a pale yellow shade, which practically does not darken after slicing.
Yield
This Kemerovo variety has a relatively high yield, which practically does not depend on the region where it is grown. Soil fertility, a sufficient amount of moisture and sun is much more important for him. The standard of the variety according to the description sets the yield of 400 centners per 1 hectare of the sown area. In fact, these sizes can vary in the range of 300–650 centners per hectare. On average, about 30 tubers are harvested from each bush. The weight of an individual fetus can reach 150 g.
How to grow?
For the best yield, it is necessary to plant the plants in an open field and water them regularly, as well as weed, removing weeds that can prevent the plants and their fruits from growing evenly. In this case, the potato grows well in arid areas, and, conversely, in an overly moist. In the latter case, this variety can even boast of resistance to putrefactive bacteria, and even many viral diseases, it is immune, especially to the golden potato nematode. But from the Colorado beetles and other insect pests have to use special tools. Such resistance to diseases is an excellent characteristic of a variety, since a reduction in yield often depends directly on similar diseases that are transmitted from tuber to tuber.
The best option for growing are soils with a high content of sandy sediments, which is necessary for the waste of excess moisture and a high content of oxygen in the ground. Before planting, you should carefully choose the fruit material. It is worth paying attention to small potatoes with a large number of eyes - through them the fruit will start sprouting. Selected fruits should be placed in a box or a special container, put it in a cool place with plenty of sunlight. After a while, the potato will sprout and will be ready for planting.
You should not cut the fruit to increase the number of final bushes - this will adversely affect the yield, because the fruit without a peel is much more susceptible to various diseases, pests and mechanical damage.
It is necessary to plant potatoes at the end of spring, when the soil is already warm enough under the sun and its temperature does not fall below + 10 ° C.As with other varieties of potatoes, here it is necessary to observe the distance between the bushes - it must be at least 40 cm, otherwise the tubers may not develop to the required size.
Do not forget also the need to loosen the ground every two weeks and regularly water the landings if the terrain is not rainy. A plant with drip irrigation is well suited for this, since it allows you to give moderate soil moisture and avoid flooding plants to a fatal state. Harvest when the tops begin to noticeably dry - this is a sure sign that the plant has completed its life cycle and the fruit tuber is ready for a “sleeping mode”.
Important! The Kemerovo potato has got accustomed perfectly in such regions as Krasnoyarsk, Khakassia, Tyva, the Novosibirsk Region, Kemerovo and many others. It is grown as amateur gardeners, and farms, and even large collective farms.
Reviews
Among gardeners, this variety is positively evaluated for its resistance to weather conditions and high yields. It can easily be grown in almost any climate of Russian latitudes; it is perfectly assembled with special cleaning equipment.
In addition, “Kemerovo” may, without prejudice to quality, be stored for several months in a cool room or transported to any distance, without requiring specific transportation conditions. Potatoes are distinguished by high quality presentation and good taste parameters.
However, this variety is not universal enough to use. It is not recommended to make french fries or mashed potatoes, as the fruits are harsh for this. Much better "Kemerovo" suitable for making soups and salads, especially fish, as well as for the traditional salad "Olivier".
In the next video you will find the characteristic of popular potato varieties, including the Kemerovchanin variety.
