Potato "Leader": features of the variety and cultivation

A vivid representative of the family of the nightshade can safely be called potatoes, the tubers of which have elevated nutritional values.This vegetable is grown in almost all suburban areas. At present, many species have been created, differing from each other in the presence of specific properties and maturation periods. Of the many existing early ripening varieties, the Leader potato, which is used for various purposes, proved to be excellent.

Breeding potato varieties "Leader" engaged in the Urals. Consider the description of this plant:

• tubers have an oval shape;
• the tops of the plant as much as possible rise above the ground by 1 m;
• foliage has a green color with minimal waviness on the edge;
• white corollas appear during flowering;
• excellent yield;
• the average weight of tubers is from 80 to 120 g.

Due to the fact that in the process of forming the tubers do not conflict with each other, they are arranged in a heap, which makes harvesting as convenient as possible. It should also be noted the excellent taste, which has a variety, so that it has been widely used for table use.

In order for potatoes to germinate, they need a period of time of 30-35 days. In the preparation process, only the best specimens should be selected, because, giving preference to small tubers, one can lose a lot in yield. Selection advised to make more in the process of digging of root crops. In order to protect planting tubers from pests and rodents, it is necessary to leave them for some time in the light. This action will allow the potatoes to be slightly green.

After winter, potatoes can sprout, but they will need to be broken off, because they will not work. The optimum storage temperature is the interval of 11-16 degrees. If this figure is exceeded, the potato tubers will lose their shape and become lethargic. Sprouts will begin to appear at a fast pace.

For storage, it is better to choose a closed room, which is not penetrated by daylight. You can store planting material in:

• wooden boxes;
• bags made of polyethylene, which have ventilation holes.

Depending on the type of soil in which the potatoes will be planted, different depth of planting is established. In soils with high density, it will be minimal. In clay types of soil, it is recommended to bury the tubers by 5-6 cm, and in loose ones - 2 times deeper.

There are different landing options.

• If the climate is warm enough and the soil is light, you can plant potatoes in a separate hole or in a furrow. In this case, moisture is better preserved, which is necessary for tubers for a normal growth process. The plot on which the potatoes will be planted should be cleared of weeds and leveled.
• If the soil is heavy and slowly warms up, it is necessary to cut special ridges that will cover the potato tubers from above, thus raising them above the ground itself.

Giving preference to the Leader potato variety, it is necessary to remember that it is very light-loving. In the process of planting, you need to leave a fairly large distance both between the rows (at least 70 cm) and between the plants themselves (up to 35 cm). This will further greatly facilitate the process of hilling potatoes. In addition, good yields will be ensured, because the fruits will have free space for germination.

As a fertilizer during planting it is recommended to use ashes. Many summer residents bring it to the ground in the late autumn in the process of digging up the soil.

Potato "Leader" very badly tolerates heat. To create ideal conditions for the germination of a plant, it is necessary to conduct regular irrigation. This process is carried out before the end of flowering. If the potatoes do not get enough moisture, the tubers will have an irregular, ugly shape.

In order to prevent getting a bad result, at least 2 liters of water will be required for each bush. The earthing up will help to maintain the necessary supply of moisture: row the rows from the row to the growing bushes. It is recommended to carry out this process after watering or rain, when the ground is still wet. Such ridges create a protective barrier against early frost, which can sometimes be in May. It is recommended to carry out this process twice:

• when the plant has reached a height of 15 cm;
• a few days before the flowering of potatoes.

We should not forget about feeding plants, which is carried out in the process of its growth. For the materials to be used, slurry and bird droppings are used. You can also resort to the use of mineral fertilizers, which are dissolved in water.

To obtain a good harvest of high-quality potatoes, you need to take care of protecting the plant from various kinds of adverse effects, primarily from the Colorado potato beetle, which can destroy it in a matter of days. The process of fighting can begin even at the time of planting, by adding husks from the onions to the wells or by processing the tubers with special means that will help protect it.

Many gardeners refuse to use chemicals and use folk remedies. For example, legumes are planted around the perimeter of the garden plot, and calendula is planted between potato bushes. If these actions did not lead to the desired result in the fight against the Colorado potato beetle, then you must still use the store tools. Excellent feedback from users received drugs "Prestige" and Bordeaux liquid.

Another pest of potatoes is considered the wireworm, which is often confused with the usual earthworm. Its larvae are capable of infecting tubers, which in the future will not be able to be stored for a long period of time. Affected tubers rot very quickly.

Root crops and Medvedka, gnawing potatoes through and through. To protect the fruits of the plant can be used as folk methods, and chemical preparations. Among the many diverse folk methods, the preparation of a soap solution, which is poured into the place where Medvedka enters or leaves the ground, is considered the simplest. Perfectly proven traps of glass jars, which are instilled in the course of the tunnel pest. You can also use honey or beer baits, the smell of which the bears converge.

Potato varieties "Leader" is deservedly popular among Russian gardeners due to its high yield, excellent taste and nutritional qualities and unpretentiousness in the care. Review the potato "Leader", as well as other varieties, see the following video.