Potato "Red Sonya": a description and recommendations for growing

Most gardeners prefer growing early varieties of potatoes.Important conditions are ease of cultivation and a rich harvest, which will help to enjoy the sweet vegetables. The most popular among the majority of varieties of red potatoes is the type of "Red Sonya".

In search of early potatoes one cannot pass by the variety “Red Sonya”, which was created by German breeders. Its ripening period takes only 50-65 days, depending on weather conditions. It is also noteworthy that this potato can be easily grown in almost any climate, which is why many domestic gardeners like it. High and low temperatures slightly affect the final result of the harvest.

This is a seed variety whose fruits are characterized by a standard oval neat shape. The potato has a smooth peel of a rich red-brown hue and pale yellow flesh. The eyes are superficial and shallow, so that the vegetable is easy to clean for future use. Plant has a rapid and stable growth. The bush does not grow and has a powerful trunk and stems. The color of the foliage typical of potatoes is dark green. Sheet medium size with curly edges. In one tuber can grow up to 8-10 fruits. The average weight of one potato ranges from 120 to 200 grams.

Red Sonja vegetable is also resistant to diseases such as potato nematode and potato cancer. Rarely exposed to any viruses and scab. Resistance to late blight will be determined by the conditions of growing potatoes and the quality of care. This variety has a bright and slightly sweet taste, and thanks to the dense pulp is perfect for frying and roasting.

The varieties of potatoes "Red Sonya" are the following advantages:

• a high level of yield, the variety pleases with large fruits, and since it is very early, you can harvest two harvests per season (on average, up to 470 centners of vegetable per hectare can be harvested);
• excellent transportability and long shelf life, so Red Sonya is suitable for farmers-entrepreneurs, as well as for those who used to harvest potatoes until next season (during transportation and storage, the fruits do not crack and crack, vegetables for a long time retain their fresh appearance, potatoes are also resistant to falls and careless transportation);

• high degree of resistance to diseases (allows you to collect high-quality crops and does not lose the tubers);
• unpretentiousness in the care, the bushes grow steadily, even with little care, the tubers are formed together;
• dense pulp allows housewives to experiment while cooking dishes from potatoes, as the vegetable does not boil soft and does not lose its shape.

Before growing potato varieties "Red Sonya" you first need to ensure the quality of the soil. It must be fertile, rich in minerals and, of course, loose to ensure access of oxygen and the normal formation of tubers. A bad harvest can happen in an extremely wet environment of clay soils. The process of growing can be divided into several stages.

It is necessary to choose the largest fruits, if the gardener wants to get a future harvest of the same large size, and then germinate them. To do this, the fruits are placed in a warm place, devoid of drafts. It is necessary to carry out this procedure for a month and a half before the expected planting of potatoes in open ground.Before direct disembarkation, it is also worth taking care of preventing the development of rhizoctoniosis with the help of specialized means.

The beds must be formed in such a way that there is at least 30 cm distance between neighboring potato bushes, and between rows 60-70 cm. This is necessary in order to provide a place for the tubers to form more fruits. Do not forget that vegetables need air for germination, therefore, it is recommended to plant them not less than 5-8 cm deep.

The variety "Red Sonya" does not like too wet or dry soil. Therefore, to obtain a good harvest, it is worth monitoring the degree of soil moisture, and, if necessary, water it moderately. In the process of growing it is recommended to make several dressings. This may be organic or mineral fertilizers. The number of advanced dressings will directly depend on the initial state of the soil, as well as climatic conditions. If fertilizers were applied at the time of planting, this may be quite enough for the normal formation of tubers.

Do not forget about timely loosening. It must be carried out immediately, as a crust forms on the surface of the beds. Otherwise, the tubers may not have enough oxygen, and the final harvest may turn out to be small. Regular disease prevention increases the chances of a quality crop. It must be carried out throughout the growing process and carefully examine the bushes. After all, the sooner the disease is detected, the sooner it can be eliminated and not allowed to spread to healthy bushes.

Domestic buyers of the variety "Red Sonya" note the speed of ripening of its fruits. One and a half to two months, and you can harvest and then plant a new one. Thus, many gardeners manage to get a double harvest in one season. In addition, the potato has a neat appearance and a rich color of the skin. For many, this is a great option for sale. Most gardeners say in their responses that there are very few small things in the tubers, almost all the potatoes are large and dense. The presence of small and shallow eye allows you to comfortably peel the vegetable for future culinary masterpieces. Gardeners also note the high taste of potatoes and a long shelf life.

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