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If you are looking for unpretentious and early potatoes, pay attention to the Gala potato variety. It does not require constant care and at the same time gives good yields. This type of culture was bred in Germany and it performed well in the mid-latitude climate. Gala is one of the top ten potato varieties across the country. Below we will consider a detailed description of this variety, indicate the main characteristics, cultivation features, advantages and disadvantages.
Description
Gala belongs to the early ripe varieties. It enjoys considerable popularity among both individual gardeners and large producers. The description is better to start with the ground part of the plant. Gala bushes grow in medium size, while the tops are quite large. The leaves are large, wavy and luscious green. Due to this characteristic, potatoes tolerate drought very well. Peduncles are painted white.
Under the ground, medium-sized tubers are formed. Potatoes are covered with a light yellow skin of medium thickness with a rough surface. Tubers have the correct round shape, less often oval. The weight of one potato reaches 100-120 grams. The eyes of the tubers are small and superficial, so cleaning is not difficult. The pulp has a yellow tint. When processed, peeled potatoes do not darken.
The starch content is kept at the level of 11-13%, so this variety does not boil soft and retains its shape during cooking. According to the description of experienced housewives, it is convenient to use Gala potatoes for soups, salads, stews, frying. For mashed potatoes, it is better to choose more starchy potatoes. It keeps well when washed.
As for the yield, subject to all the conditions of agricultural technology, up to 25 tubers can be obtained from one bush. From 1 hectare you can collect 21-26 tons of root crops. According to the description of agronomists, the maximum figures reach 39 tons per 1 hectare of land. Potatoes store well, especially if you collect the tops 1-2 weeks before digging up the tubers. The marketability is kept at 98%, as the tubers tolerate transportation well. The growing season is about 70-80 days.
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Advantages of the variety
Gala potatoes have many advantages that logically emerge from the description of the variety. Most of all, he is valued for his unpretentiousness. High yields are tracked on different types of soil from loamy to sandy loamy soils. Good stability allows you to adjust planting dates depending on your individual needs.
You can also safely store it in the cellar, without creating special conditions for humidity and air temperature. Many agronomists note that this variety is extremely easy to care for. It does not require additional feeding during the growth period and copes well with drought. 
On particularly hot summer days, potatoes require moderate watering. And Gala is noted for high resistance to nematode, late blight of tubers, potato cancer and scab.
Disadvantages
Potatoes perfectly tolerate many plant diseases, but unfortunately, they are quite susceptible to rhizoctoniosis.
This fungus infects and destroys the lower part of the stem. To protect the site from this disease, gardeners need to carefully check the condition of the bushes. In order to prevent the disease from spreading and spoiling the entire crop, it is necessary to carry out preventive spraying. A large number of safe and effective drugs are presented on the modern agricultural market.
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Author: Svetlana Galitsina
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