Potatoes "Red Fantasy": variety description, cultivation and care

All summer residents dream of large and high-quality crops, but not everyone is ready to make maximum efforts for this.In addition, not every city dweller who owns a cottage has the opportunity to pay enough attention to planted crops. Fortunately, in recent years, new, less whimsical varieties have appeared by the efforts of breeders. This article focuses on the Red Fantasy potato, which was bred specifically to delight you with its outstanding properties.

Compared to most popular potato types, Red Fantasy is a fairly young variety. It was launched in 2011 in Holland. “Red Fantasy” did not take long to get to our country. Already in the year of its birth, the variety was included in the State Agrarian Register of Russia. The main territory of the spread of culture are the Central and Volga-Vyatka regions of the country.

Output this potato for cultivation for industrial purposes and volumes. But he quickly gained popularity among ordinary gardeners. Today the variety is in high demand in the Russian market. He is known for his stability, undemanding and lack of flaws.

The description should start with the fact that the smooth skin of root vegetables has a bright red color. It is because of this variety and got its name "Red Fantasy". The shape of the fruit - oval with smooth edges. Almost all potatoes grow neat, identical in appearance, which is good for the eye. The weight of each of them is about 100 grams.

The number of eyes is small, they are relatively shallow. The color of the pulp is yellow, saturated. It contains up to 21% starch. The density of light green leaves on the leaves is medium. Streaks pronounced. The bushes themselves grow quite high by the standards of potatoes. Flowers have a pleasant pink-purple tone.

Roots develop well and grow quite strong. On one bush, as a rule, 12 to 15 root crops are formed.

But not only because of the beautiful appearance, summer residents prefer “Red Fantasy”. The variety has an impressive list of advantages and strengths. You not only get the perfect harvest, but also save a lot of time and effort.

This potato is undemanding to constant care. It is this factor that is often the main factor when choosing a variety. Not all gardeners have the opportunity to constantly monitor the development of culture, in time to fertilize it, water and spud. For them, "Red Fantasy" is the perfect solution.

Many people who eat this variety in food, unanimously praise him for his excellent taste properties. They are not lost under any cooking methods, be it traditional Russian fried potatoes, mashed potatoes, chips or french fries. It also produces tasty and healthy children's meals. By the way, the roots do not darken and crumble during cooking.

About the usefulness was said not in vain. The variety has not only great taste, but also a large number of proteins, carotene, vitamins and amino acids.

"Red Fantasy" refers to the types of average ripening period. It takes about 100 days, give or take a week. Despite the fact that there are quite a few varieties that are seasoning much faster, this is not a long time for potatoes.

The variety is highly resistant to many common diseases. If preventive maintenance is done in a timely manner, the nematode, scab, late blight, tobacco mosaic, black leg, leaf curling virus and potato cancer will not be scared by potatoes. Also, "Red Fantasy" shows good resistance to mechanical damage.

Root vegetables are just as strong and hardy. This property is preserved after harvest.With due observance of the conditions, potatoes can be stored and not lose their positive properties for a long time. This fact also makes it easy to transport. This opportunity and presentable appearance allow you to distribute potatoes in many regions of Russia, where it is a hot commodity in vegetable markets and grocery stores.

"Red Fantasy" bravely tolerates any vagaries of weather. However, soil temperature is an important indicator for him. Landing is during the period when the earth warms up, but a small amount of moisture remains in it. For central Russia is May.

Before disembarking, planting material should be prepared. For him fit their own root vegetables from the previous harvest. Just do not use fruits from recovered bushes. If you plant this variety for the first time, seeds can be purchased. But be careful when choosing and buy goods only from reliable suppliers.

Observe the intervals. The ideal distance between the holes is approximately 40 centimeters. The size of the gaps between rows, count so that later it is more convenient to care for the bushes, because they grow very wide. Also observe the depth of landing - no more than 12 centimeters.

When it comes to "Red Fantasy", then watering and grooming are identical concepts, as the variety practically does not need additional care. But if you want to get the best and large crop, some efforts still have to make.

When watering is not necessary to follow any rules. It is enough to moisten the culture with plain water, especially in dry weather. However, if you do not be lazy and spend drip irrigation, this will undoubtedly benefit your potatoes. The method of drip irrigation consists in the point moistening of the base of the plants so that most of the liquid is absorbed by the roots. This should be done immediately after planting seed.

To achieve the best result, during the cultivation, you need to fertilize the potatoes at least three times. For the first two it is worth using mineral fertilizers. The main thing - to satisfy the need of culture in magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. Nitrogen substances can be used, but in small quantities, otherwise the tops will develop better than root vegetables.

The third dressing is carried out with the use of organic substances, such as cow or bird droppings. It takes place three weeks before harvest and is aimed at enriching the fruits with nutrients.

Hilling and loosening will not be superfluous either. They will protect the bushes from the sudden return of frost and Colorado beetles. In addition, if you loosen the ground after each rain or watering, it will help reduce the number of weeds and ensure the potato supply of oxygen. Especially important is the hilling in the period of the appearance of the first buds. It is then that the active formation of potato tubers begins.

After harvesting the potatoes should be left in the sun (if the weather is dry and warm). In the evening, it should be removed in a dry cool place.

It is better to burn the remaining tops. The sooner you do this, the better.It can accumulate insect larvae and pathogens.

Before laying the potatoes for long-term storage should take at least two weeks. Do not forget to sort out the rotting fruit before it, so that they do not infect the rest of the crop. To prevent mold from growing during storage, dust it with ashes.

Many consumers agree that the variety is pleasant both externally and to the taste. Summer residents say that “Red Fantasy” is great for sale and for home cooking. In addition, the ease of planting and courtship make this type an ideal option for novice gardeners.

In the next video you will see the control digging of potato varieties "Red Fantasy" during flowering.