Every gardener tried to grow potatoes, as this is the main food crop in Russia and around the world. It is impossible to imagine a human diet without potato dishes. This hearty, nutritious and healthy vegetable is native to America, where almost all Solanaceans originate from. Potatoes contain a large amount of starch, proteins, vitamins B and C, so they can not only be eaten, but also used for medicinal purposes. Raw potato tubers help get rid of arrhythmias, stomach ulcers, improve digestion, liver and kidney function.
Description of popular Dutch varieties
Dutch potato varieties have deservedly become leaders around the world, as they are one of the highest yielding and adaptive potato varieties. Dutch varieties of potatoes, first of all, were bred specifically for the cold climate of the northern regions, which is why they have taken root in Russia.
Characteristics of the best Dutch varietal potatoes
| Name | Description | Features: |
|---|---|---|
| Impala | Productivity - 360 kg / ha; | Mid-early; |
| Tuber mass - up to 150 g; | During transportation, the integrity of the fruit is not violated; | |
| The number of fruits on a branch is up to 20 pieces; | Shows its best qualities in the North-West, Central and Volga-Vyatka region | |
| Ripening period - 2 months; | ||
| The color of the pulp is intense yellow; | ||
| Oval shape; | ||
| Starch content - 12% on average; | ||
| Keeping quality - 100% | ||
| Condor | Productivity - 350 kg / ha; | Mid-early, canteen; |
| Fruit weight - 140 g; | Drought-resistant, adapts well to climatic features; | |
| The number of fruits on a branch is 6-11 pieces; | Recommended for the Central, Central Black Earth, Volgovyat and Lower Volga regions | |
| Ripening period - 3 months; | ||
| The color of the pulp is milky; | ||
| Oval shape; | ||
| Starch content - 9-14%; | ||
| Keeping quality - 94% | ||
| Latona | Productivity - 460 kg / ha; | Early; |
| Average weight - 110 g; | Adapts both in dry weather and in conditions of excessive humidity; | |
| Fruits on a branch - 10-15 pieces; | Recommended for regions with temperate climates | |
| Ripening period - 1.5-2 months; | ||
| The color of the pulp is light yellow; | ||
| The shape is rounded, slightly elongated; | ||
| Starch content - 16-20%; | ||
| Keeping quality - 90% | ||
| Red Scarlett | Productivity - 400 kg / ha; | Early, dining; |
| Fruit weight reaches 150 g; | Stores well and transfers transportation; | |
| The number of fruits on a branch is up to 15 pieces; | Preferred for planting in the Central and South regions | |
| Ripening period - 1.5-2.5 months; | ||
| The color of the pulp is rich yellow; | ||
| Oval shape; | ||
| Starch content - 10-15%; | ||
| Keeping quality - 98% | ||
| Desiree | Productivity - 380 kg / ha; | Mid-season, universal; |
| 1 tuber weighs 100 g; | High content of carotene, amino acids and proteins; | |
| Up to 20 tubers grow on 1 branch; | Not resistant to frost, but tolerates drought well; | |
| Ripening period - 3 months; | Optimal for planting in the Middle Volga region | |
| The color of the pulp is pale yellow; | ||
| Round to oval shape; | ||
| Starch content - 21.5%; | ||
| Keeping quality - 95% | ||
| Romano | Productivity - 340 kg / ha; | One of the best mid-early varieties, versatile; |
| Recommended for industrial cultivation; | ||
| Fruit weight - 90 g; | ||
| Shows high results in all regions of Russia | ||
| Under 1 branch - 9 pieces; | ||
| Ripening period - 2.5 months; | ||
| The color of the pulp is milky; | ||
| Round, sometimes slightly elongated; | ||
| Starch content - 14-17% | ||
| Keeping quality - 98% | ||
| Picasso | Productivity - 500 kg / ha; | One of the most popular late varieties; |
| Average weight - 140 g; | Easily adapts to droughts and high temperatures; | |
| The number of fruits on a branch is up to 20 pieces; | Best of all manifests itself in the Central and Central Black Earth regions | |
| Ripening period - 4 months; | ||
| The color of the pulp is pale yellow; | ||
| The shape is oblong, uneven; | ||
| Starch content - 10-12%; | ||
| Keeping quality - 90% |
You can often find positive reviews about Dutch potatoes. It is impossible to reliably determine the belonging to a particular variety. These potatoes were brought from the Netherlands to Russia in the 1990s at the peak of uncontrolled imports. In those days, the varieties were called, according to the name of the country from where they were brought from: Afghani, American, Dutch and so on. At the same time, Dutch potatoes began to show good results and took root in summer cottages throughout Russia.
Dutch potato varieties
Growing technique
Dutch potatoes are grown using standard agricultural practices. First of all, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the choice of the variety. Almost all Dutch potatoes grow well in any region of Russia. However, there are varieties that, in terms of adaptability, are more suitable for cold climates, and there are those that adapt better to heat and drought. Such varieties as Romano and Picasso stand apart. They perform equally well in any climatic zone.
Dutch potatoes have several requirements:
- The soil should be nutritious, preferably black soil. In the absence of such conditions, great attention should be paid to feeding;
- Potatoes show high yield in one place only for 3 years, after which the field must be changed according to the crop rotation. The best predecessors of potatoes are root vegetables, cabbage, legumes, cucumbers, pumpkin crops. A year before planting potatoes, it is favorable to sow the field with oats. It removes fungal infections from the soil to produce healthy, intact tubers. It is strictly forbidden to plant potatoes after any representatives of the Solanaceae (tomato, pepper);
- Almost all Dutch potatoes are large-fruited, so watering should be sufficient, but rare;
- It is better not to use the harvested crop as planting material next year, since the tubers are crushed, and the yield will drop sharply.
Advantages and disadvantages
| pros | Minuses |
|---|---|
| Record yields with relatively easy maintenance | Late blight of the green part of plants |
| Resistant to infections, pathogenic bacteria and pests | A high-quality harvest is possible only when planting seed, last year's potatoes cause crumbling of tubers and a decrease in yield |
| Ease of transportation, long shelf life | |
| Adaptation to the peculiarities of the weather in the region |
The Dutch potato assortment is distinguished by its variety. It is worth choosing potatoes, focusing solely on your needs: the timing of the harvest, the purpose of growing (cooking or selling to consumers), and also take into account personal experience in growing potatoes. You can buy Dutch seed potatoes from your seed farm or gardening specialist. This will be a guarantee of quality planting material.
