Potato Bryansk delicacy

It is important for potato growers to know a detailed description of the crop variety in order to competently fulfill all the requirements of cultivation agrotechnics. Potato “Bryansk delicacy” is a very interesting variety that attracts attention. Features of cultivation will be discussed in the article.

History of origin

The name of the variety coincides with the name of the experimental station, where work was carried out to breed the “Bryansk delicacy”. At the Bryansk experimental station, owned by the All- Research Institute. A.G. Lorha, a new potato variety was obtained. The date of entering the variety into the State Register is 2002. Recommended by breeders for growing in the regions of the Central Strip.

Description and characteristics 

Potato varieties “Bryansk delicacy” refers to medium-early species. This means that the harvest takes place 75-80 days after the tubers are planted.

Bushes of medium size, but spreading. The leaves are dark green large. The flowers are white and small, collected in corollas, fall off quickly.

The main value of culture is tubers. In the Bryansk Delicacy variety, they are oval in shape, the mass of one varies from 70 g to 125 g. The starch content is considered average and is 16% – 17%. Such tubers do not boil much, but still remain moderately crumbly. This parameter is very suitable for housewives who have to cook potatoes for their household. The peel on potatoes is smooth, yellow, the flesh is light yellow. The eyes are very small, but this does not affect the germination of the variety.

In the description of the potato variety, it is important to indicate another important feature – resistance to diseases. The variety is not susceptible to lesions of potato cancer, striped mosaic, leaf curl, resistant to cyst nematodes. Although there are diseases that have to be dealt with when growing a variety.

A good quality potato is the possibility of mechanical planting and harvesting. The variety is resistant to mechanical damage, high yield. From 1 hectare is up to 300 c. Up to 15 tubers are formed on one bush.

It is perfectly transported and stored, which is considered a great advantage of the early variety.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any culture, the Bryansk Delicacy potato has advantages and disadvantages. Based on this list, gardeners prefer to grow a variety on their plots.

There are almost no shortcomings in the “Bryansk delicacy”, but a large list of advantages.

Landing

It is recommended to plant a potato variety with tubers, and only whole ones. Planting seeds or halves is not welcome. In the first case, only breeders can cope with this method, in the second, potato yields will decrease significantly. The peculiarity of the variety is that if you plant the cut halves, they can rot even before germination. Small potatoes of the “Bryansk delicacy” are also not used – they will not be able to give a good harvest. Before planting, the tubers carry out preplant preparation:

1. They’re sorting it out. Pay attention to possible signs of damage by diseases or pests, mechanical damage, signs of decay. Small specimens are set aside. It is optimal to leave potatoes weighing about 90 g for planting.
2. They germinate. A month before the scheduled date for planting potatoes, the seed material is laid out in boxes or on a flat surface in one layer. The room should be bright and warm. The tubers are slightly moistened with water from a spray bottle so that the buds hatch. When sprouts appear, make sure that they do not outgrow. A length of 1 cm is the most optimal.

The soil is preliminarily loosened, plant residues are selected in which pathogenic microorganisms can well develop. In the soil per 1 sq. m contribute mature humus (3 buckets), wood ash (0,5 l), superphosphate (40 g).

The holes are placed in rows according to the scheme 35 cm x 65 cm, where the first number is the distance between the potatoes, the second between the rows.

To accelerate the germination of seed material and prevent the occurrence of diseases, it is treated with a growth stimulator and sprayed with a fungicide.

The tubers are placed in the holes and sprinkled with a layer of earth. If you lay a layer of mulch between the rows, this will protect the planting of potatoes from the rapid evaporation of moisture.

Visually about planting potatoes:

Care

For the potato variety, there are no special requirements for care by the originator. It is important to provide the tubers with soil with a loose and light structure, plant them on time (complete warming up of the soil) and comply with the standard requirements of agricultural technology:

• watering;
• weeding, loosening and hilling;
• moderate feeding.

Water the potatoes “Bryansk delicacy” moderately. The frequency of watering depends on weather conditions and the phase of plant development. At the time of the appearance of the buds and until the phase of stopping the growth of the tops of the tops, it is imperative to water the potatoes. At this time, the laying of the crop takes place and the lack of moisture will affect its quantity.

Loosening is also called dry irrigation.

If you grow the variety “Bryansk delicacy” in the region where it is considered zoned, then loosening replaces a significant part of the watering. And in years with wet summers, you need to switch exclusively to loosening.

Weeding is also an important event for a potato variety. Weeds are able to absorb a significant amount of moisture and nutrients from the soil, depriving the tubers of precious components. In addition, weeds are often a breeding ground for infections.

Hilling and top dressing

Spud potatoes “Bryansk delicacy” 2 times. The first, when the tops reach a height of 15 cm, the second before flowering – 2 weeks after the first.

Depending on the growth rate of the variety and weather conditions, the number of hillings can be increased up to 4 times. Hilling improves the growth of tops, protects potatoes from possible frosts, and reduces the number of weeds.

Potatoes respond very well to feeding. It is better to feed the Bryansk Delicacy variety with different types of fertilizers, alternating organic matter with mineral compounds.

From organic fertilizers, it is best to take bird droppings with wood ash (2: 1). An infusion of bird droppings is prepared, then diluted with water and mixed with ash. Of the minerals, urea, ammonium nitrate or complex fertilizers are used. Potato dressing time:

• after emergence;
• at the time of budding;
• in the flowering phase.

For a potato variety, both root and foliar types of feeding work perfectly.

Diseases and pests

Variety “Bryansk delicacy” is affected by diseases and pests under adverse conditions during the growing period. In this case, there may be manifestations of late blight.

To prevent this from happening, the tubers are treated with fungicide (“Maxim”) before planting according to the instructions. During the growing season, only preventive spraying of potatoes is advisable; at the time of the onset of the disease, they are ineffective. Tubers are not affected by late blight due to early ripening.

A dangerous pest for the “Bryansk delicacy” should be called the Colorado potato beetle. Do not use strong chemicals on potatoes. But if you can’t do without it, then the last treatment is done a month before harvesting. Gardeners prefer to collect beetles from potato bushes by hand or process plantings with folk compositions. In industrial cultivation, chemistry is indispensable.

So that the variety does not suffer from wireworm invasions, it is necessary to change the planting site after 2-3 years.

Harvesting

The first potatoes can be dug up already 45 days after planting. They are used immediately for food, as they do not differ in good keeping quality. And the ripened potato crop is thoroughly dried and sorted out.

Planting material is stored separately, providing the most favorable conditions. the rest of the potatoes are sorted out to separate the damaged tubers from the good ones. Storage temperature +2°C – +4°C. Additionally, they provide good ventilation of the room.

Conclusion

Potato variety “Bryansk delicacy” exactly matches its name. The taste of tubers cannot be called anything other than a delicacy. They are not only delicious, but also beautiful. Planting material does not regenerate and does not require replacement, it can be planted for many years in a row. The main thing is not to forget about the observance of crop rotation.

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