Potato Galaxy

When growing potatoes, the vegetable grower focuses on the number of tubers, size and taste. Equally important is the adaptability of the variety to the climatic conditions of the region. An adapted crop is less sick and naturally brings a better harvest. In a temperate climate, the Galaxy potato will give birth well, even with the illiterate care of the gardener.

History of origin

Variety Galaxy is considered a novelty. The root crop was bred by Irish breeders. Initially, scientists set themselves the task of obtaining an early ripening variety, practically not affected by phytophthora. Additionally, special attention was paid to taste, as well as the possibility of long-term storage of the crop during the winter period. The culture passed varietal tests, and was distributed on the territory of the Federation.

Description and characteristics 

In terms of ripening, the Galaxy variety is considered medium-early. The culture is high-yielding, rarely affected by nematodes, phytophthora. The tubers have a good taste, excellent presentation, resistant to mechanical damage. By destination, the Galaxy variety is considered table. The advantage of Irish potatoes in a stable yield every season. A detailed description of the variety is given in the table.

Galaxy bushes grow tall. The tops are powerful, do not fall on the ground. Peduncles of medium size. The corolla is bright red with a purple hue. The leaves of the potato are large, rich green in color. The shape of the root crop is oval. The eyes are small, painted scarlet around the perimeter.

Advantages and disadvantages

The variety of Irish potatoes Galaxy has a number of undeniable advantages:

• the culture is resistant to bacterial and viral diseases, rarely affected by late blight;
• good presentation of tubers;
• excellent taste of pulp;
• after cleaning, the tubers do not darken for a long time;
• stable high yield every season.

Of the shortcomings, the average resistance to scab stands out, as well as the partially non-drying tops at the time of harvesting.

Landing

As for the Galaxy variety specifically, the culture grows best on the site of perennial and annual grasses, legumes, and cereals. In sandy soil conditions, potatoes can be planted after lupine.

In the spring, before planting, during plowing, fertilizers are applied to replenish the soil with nutrients. The optimal time for planting tubers is the beginning of May. Plant potatoes in rows. Row spacing – at least 60 cm. Distance between tubers – 35 cm. Planting potatoes are immersed to a depth of 10 cm.

About a month before planting, the tubers are taken out to a bright, humid room. Here they will germinate until they sprout. It is advisable to sort out the potatoes in order to identify spoiled tubers.

Since autumn, many pests have hid in the ground for the winter. So that they do not destroy the potatoes immediately after planting, the tubers are treated with fungicides.

Care

The Galaxy variety will bring a harvest even to a lazy vegetable grower, but with good care it will show the best result. Culture loves loose soil and the complete absence of weeds. Basic care of the variety requires compliance with the following rules:

• Fertilizer for feeding the Galaxy variety should have an easily digestible form. The plant well absorbs nutrients from all types of compost, slurry mixture of peat and manure.
• In case of freezing of the above-ground part by spring return frosts, the bushes are fed with mineral fertilizer containing nitrogen.
• After the appearance of 100% seedlings, the aisles are constantly weeded from weeds, the soil is loosened. The procedure is carried out until buds appear on the tops.
• When the stems reach a height of 20 cm, Galaxy potatoes are spudded. Chopper or walk-behind tractor rake the earth on both sides of the row.
• The variety loves moist soil. During irrigation, the soil is brought to a state of humidity of at least 70% – a maximum of 85%.

When growing the Galaxy variety, the condition of the tops is monitored. If the Colorado potato beetle began to gnaw the leaves, the plantation is sprayed with pesticides.

The video shows the process of growing potatoes:

Hilling and top dressing

Variety Galaxy, like any other potato, can not do without hilling. The process stimulates the growth of the bush by removing weeds, improving the access of oxygen to the roots. Inside the earthen tubercles, tubers are tied and grow. During the season, two mandatory hillings are carried out and a third, if necessary. The first procedure is performed after the tops grow to a height of about 15 cm. The second hilling of Galaxy potato bushes is done after 12 days after the first procedure.

Variety Galaxy responds well to top dressing. The first fertilizer is poured into the holes when the tubers are planted.

During the growing season, Galaxy potatoes are fed three times under the root:

1. At the initial stage of leaf growth. The Galaxy variety needs top dressing if the bushes grow slowly, the stems are thin, weak, the leaf blade has a pale color. Usually two recipes are used: 10 liters of water / 1 tbsp. l. urea or 10 liters of water / 0,5 liters of mullein slurry. The finished solution in a volume of 0,5 liters is poured under a bush.
2. during bud formation. Top dressing for potatoes of the Galaxy variety is needed to accelerate the appearance of peduncles. The solution is prepared from 10 liters of water, 1 tbsp. l. potassium and 1 tbsp. l. ash. If there is no potassium sulfate, 1 glass of ash is added to the same amount of water. Under each bush pour 0,5 liters of the finished solution.
3. During vigorous flowering. The third top dressing of the Galaxy variety contributes to the setting of tubers. The solution is prepared from 10 liters of water, 2 tbsp. l. superphosphate and 1 cup mullein slurry. Under each bush, 0,5 liters of the finished solution are similarly poured.

Top dressing under the root of the Galaxy potato is performed after watering or rainfall, when the ground is still wet. The method is suitable for owners of a small area. If the garden is large, it is difficult to water each potato bush. Dry mixes are used for application, applying them by scattering under the bushes.

The composition for three top dressings per 1 bush is as follows:

1. 0,5 tsp urea / 200 g of dry manure;
2. 1 st. l. ash / 0,5 tsp. potassium;
3. 1 tsp. superphosphate.

After applying dry fertilizers, the potato plantation is watered.

Diseases and pests

Potato diseases are caused by bacterial overgrowth. Often the person himself is to blame for violating the technology of cultivation and care. Most diseases are difficult to cure, almost impossible.

Scab is considered a common disease. Some gardeners ignore such a disease, considering it less dangerous. This is fundamentally wrong. Scab can destroy a lot of crops.

Of the pests, the Colorado potato beetle, wireworm, and nematode love to feast on potatoes. The first problem is easier to identify. When the Colorado potato beetle appears on the tops or yellow larvae, the potato plantation is sprayed with chemicals. The nematode and wireworm eat the tubers. You can already learn about the appearance of a pest by withering bushes. The development of parasites can be prevented by frequent mechanical tillage. When the first symptoms appear, chemicals are used.

Harvesting

Three months after planting, Galaxy potato tubers will be ready for harvest. However, the exact date for each region differs due to weather conditions. Potato tubers are dug under a shovel or mechanical means, such as a walk-behind tractor. For winter storage, an equipped vegetable store is used with good ventilation, a humidity of about 85% and an air temperature of 3^оC.

Conclusion

Galaxy potatoes are suitable for growing even lazy gardeners. However, you should not speculate on the undemanding nature of the variety; you need to provide the culture with at least minimal care.

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