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The promising and interesting varieties include the Bryansk delicacy potato, which will be appreciated by gardeners who prefer early varieties of this vegetable. Disease resistance and shelf life are also attractive. But in order to establish yourself in the right choice, you should familiarize yourself with the features of the description of this variety of potatoes.
A bit of history
The potato variety Bryansk delicacy was entered into the State Register in 2002. Its breeding was carried out by Russian breeders for breeding in the Central regions, where there is a temperate or warm climate. But in other regions the harvest is no less good.
Potatoes of this type are suitable for growing in industrial fields, as well as in farms and private households. Its popularity is due to its versatility of use, good storage and transportation qualities. The advantage of this variety is that the seed does not degenerate.
Bryansk delicacy - a delicious early potato variety
Main characteristics
Potatoes Bryansk delicacy is classified as a medium-early variety. It takes about 70-80 days from planting to the moment the tubers are formed.
The main characteristics of tubers:
- Great taste;
- Attractive presentation;
- Suitable for making chips;
- The mass of one tuber is about 73-124 grams;
- Oval shape, with smooth yellow skin;
- The presence of small rare eyes;
- The pulp is light yellow in color;
- The starch content is 15.6-17.6%.
Suitable for making French fries and chips
It is popular among gardeners due to its high yield rates. With proper care and nutritious soil from 1 hectare, you can get from 160 to 300 centners of tubers. It has a powerful root system; under each bush, from 12 to 15 tubers are formed.
When blooming, a very small white corolla is formed, the flowers quickly wither and crumble. Very low green fruit formation.
The variety is distinguished by its high presentation. The number of small and non-commercial types of tubers is minimal. Marketability of root crops under normal care and weather conditions is 89-98%.
Growing features
Potatoes Bryansk delicacy does not require any special complex care. If you follow the simple rules of agricultural technology, you can get a good harvest and tubers with an attractive appearance and excellent taste.
Landing
Potatoes are planted exclusively with whole medium-sized tubers. When planting small potatoes, it will not be possible to collect the high desired yield.
Before planting, the planting material is moved, small tubers and those affected by diseases are removed. The optimal weight for each potato is about 90 grams.
Germination should be done about a month before planting. For this, the potatoes are laid out in containers or on the floor in one layer. The room chosen for such a procedure is bright and warm. It is important not to overexpose. The sprouts should be no more than 1 cm in length.
To obtain quick shoots, tubers must first germinate
To speed up the process of germination of potatoes, as well as to protect plantings from diseases, you must first treat the tubers with special compounds that stimulate growth.
The soil for planting is prepared:
- weeds are removed;
- the earth is carefully loosened;
- for each square meter, 3 buckets of humus, 0.5 liters of wood ash and 40 gr. superphosphate.
When planting, a distance of 65 cm is maintained between the rows, and the holes are located at a distance of 35 cm from each other. The tuber is placed in the hole, and then covered with earth. To slow down the process of moisture evaporation, mulching can be carried out in the aisles.
Care
There are no special requirements for caring for the Bryansk delicacy species. It is important that the soil is loose and warm enough (+ 7- + 10 degrees), and also comply with the basic requirements of agricultural technology: watering, weeding, hilling, loosening and feeding of a moderate degree.
The soil should be constantly moderately moist. Watering is worth it, depending on the climatic conditions.
Among gardeners, loosening the soil is called dry irrigation. Therefore, in regions with a sufficient amount of rain, it is possible to do without watering altogether, replacing it with frequent loosening.
Weeding is no less important for this variety. Weeds absorb not only most of the moisture from the soil, but also nutrients. Also, the accumulation of grass and weeds often becomes a breeding ground for infections.
Hilling and feeding
For potatoes, the Bryansk delicacy requires hilling twice:
- The first time, when the tops reach a height of 15 cm;
- The second time - before flowering (approximately 12-15 days after the first).
To accelerate the growth of tops and protect root crops from possible frosts, the number of hilling procedures can be increased up to 4 times.
The more often hilling is carried out, the higher the probability of getting a large harvest.
Regular feeding has a beneficial effect on potato cultivation Bryansk delicacy. They should be carried out at least three times during the growth period, alternating between organic and mineral compositions:
- After germination;
- During the budding period;
- In the flowering phase.
Mineral fertilizers can be used of any nature (urea, saltpeter or any complex formulations). As an organic matter, a mixture of chicken manure and woody hall in a 2 to 1 ratio is best suited. First, you should prepare an infusion based on chicken manure, then it is started with water and mixed with ash.
Cleaning
You can start digging in the first tubers 40-45 days after germination. They should be eaten immediately, they are stored very poorly. Only ripe fully formed potatoes are used for storage. After the vegetable is dug up, it is dried and sorted out, removing damaged and diseased elements.
Planting material is stored separately, providing it with a temperature of + 2- + 4 and airing.
Bryansk delicacy gives a good harvest with proper care
Damage by diseases and pests
In terms of disease resistance, the potato variety Bryansk delicacy has very good indicators. The likelihood of being affected by various diseases is very low. Due to its early maturation, it is not affected by late blight.If an epidemic is observed in the area where potatoes are planted, the plantings should be treated with special copper-containing compounds.
The likelihood of being affected by diseases
| Name of the disease | The likelihood of defeat |
|---|---|
| Golden potato cyst nematode | There is a rare weak lesion |
| Potato cancer | High stability |
| Common scab | Average degree of stability |
| Viral diseases | High stability |
| Fomoz | Not stable |
| Alternaria | Sustainability |
| Rhizoctonia | Average degree of stability |
| Late blight | Average degree of stability |
When growing varietal potatoes, it should be remembered that young tops are a tasty morsel for insect pests. The most common insect pests are:
- Colorado beetle;
- Aphid;
- Spider mites.
As a preventive measure, regular weed removal, loosening of the earth and mulching with the help of cut grass or straw will act.
The greatest danger to potatoes is the wireworm. This is the larva of the click beetle, from which the correct crop rotation will save. Potatoes should not be planted in one place for more than three years. After harvesting, it is recommended to sow the field with oil radish or phacelia.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the most attractive features of the variety are:
- Amicable ripening as early as possible;
- Great taste;
- Good commercial quality of tubers;
- Well stored and transported;
- Resistance to mechanical damage, especially during the digging process;
- Suitable for industrial processing;
- Versatility of application;
- There is no darkening property of the pulp;
- High rates of various potato diseases.
No obvious flaws have been identified, but many do not like that this variety requires frequent hilling. Also, the Bryansk delicacy is not resistant to late blight of tubers and tops.
In a word, the Bryansk delicacy potatoes live up to their name in terms of their characteristics. Because of the taste and attractive presentation, potatoes cannot be called a delicacy in any other way.
