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A novelty of the Belarusian selection, the productive early potato variety Uladar has been distributed in Our Country since 2011 after being included in the State Register. According to the main characteristics, it is suitable for cultivation in the central and northwestern regions, but is gradually gaining popularity in other regions. The variety, thus, justifies its name: “uladar” in Belarusian means “ruler”.
Characterization
Uladar potato tubers develop intensively and increase their mass. The first test of tubers is possible already on the 45th day of growth. In industrial cultivation, at this stage of ripeness, young tubers show a yield of 70 to 160 c/ha. During harvesting, the shaft rises to 600 c/ha. The maximum collection rate in the central regions of Our Country is 425 centners / ha, in Belarus – 716 centners / ha.
Uladar tubers have distinctive commercial properties: attractive presentation, uniformity, transportability, resistance to mechanical damage, good taste, keeping quality up to 94%. According to reviews, the tubers of the Uladar variety are characterized by density. Potatoes do not boil soft, the flesh does not darken, suitable for making chips, fried foods and salads.
Peculiarities of growing
Given the early ripening period of Uladar potatoes, 50-65 days, two crops of this variety are obtained in the southern regions. It develops well on different soils, although it is preferable to plant an early-ripening variety on loose fertile soils. Variety Uladar belongs to drought-resistant plants, only with a long absence of precipitation it needs moderate watering. Since the tubers grow rapidly, the plant actively absorbs nutrients from the soil. According to the author’s characteristic of Uladar, potatoes belong to the 1st class of plants according to the degree of removal of nutrients from the soil. Providing enough of them for the maximum development of tubers is the main task of vegetable growers.
Uladar resists potato cancer, wrinkled and striped mosaics, scab and dry fusarium rot. The variety is resistant to golden nematode. Uladar potatoes are characterized by an average susceptibility of tops and tubers to late blight, Alternaria and leaf curl virus. Potatoes are susceptible to rhizoctonia disease, as well as attacks by Colorado beetles.
Description
The bush of the Uladar potato variety is semi-erect, develops intensively, grows up to 60-65 cm. The leaves are medium in size, slightly wavy at the edges. The flowers are light purple or more saturated in color. Sometimes fruits are formed. In the nest 8-12 medium and large, usually uniform tubers. Light sprouts of potatoes from below are slightly pubescent, red-violet.
Round-oval, less often oblong tubers of the Uladar potato variety with small superficial eyes, with an average weight of 90 to 140 g. The maximum recorded weight is 180 g. Smooth yellow skin. The pulp is creamy-yellow, dense. In the process of culinary processing, it acquires a more saturated shade. The composition of starch is 12-18%. Tasters rate the taste of Uladar tubers at 4,2 points.
Advantages and disadvantages
Judging by the popularity and speed of distribution of the Uladar potato variety, it is preferred by many professional potato growers, as well as owners of summer cottages and household plots:
- Early;
- high yielding;
- Good commodity properties;
- Excellent raw material for delicious dishes;
- Resistant to a number of diseases.
The disadvantages of the Uladar potato variety are not so pronounced and consist in the observance of intensive technologies when growing:
- Mandatory fertilizers;
- Treatment with strong insecticides against Colorado beetles;
- The need for watering during a period of prolonged drought.
Agrotechnics
A month before planting, seed potato tubers are sorted out, culling with noticeable damage. Healthy planting material of Uladar potatoes is laid out in boxes in 2-3 layers for germination and placed in a bright room. At temperatures above 14-15 оC vernalization of early potatoes begins – light sprouts appear. Directly on the day of planting, some farmers treat germinated tubers with preparations against Colorado beetles: Prestige, Commander, and growth stimulants: Zircon, Mival, Gibbersib. Spraying is carried out, guided by the instructions for chemicals.
Landing
When the soil warms up to +7 in May оC to a depth of 10 cm, early Uladar is planted.
- Potatoes are deepened into the soil by 8-10 cm;
- On clay soils, tubers are planted 6-7 cm;
- Adhere to the generally accepted planting pattern for the variety: row spacing 60 cm, distance between bushes 35 cm.
Care
In order for the taste and yield of Uladar potatoes to meet the characteristics, they pay a lot of attention to it.
- The soil is regularly loosened, weeds are removed;
- Bushes spud 2-3 times, starting from the moment when the plants rise 15-20 cm;
- Drought before flowering is especially dangerous for early potatoes, when tubers begin to form. If there is no rain, you will have to water the area with Uladar plantings;
- A potato variety will gratefully respond to watering if moisture penetrates to its smallest roots to a depth of 20-30 cm.
fertilizers
You can maintain the fruitful potential of potatoes by fertilizing the site in autumn, early spring, or by feeding the crop itself.
Site Preparation
The area for potatoes has been prepared since autumn. Not having time to fertilize the site in the fall, you can provide the Uladar variety of early potatoes with the necessary substances before planting. Choose one of the options:
- Organic fertilizers will enrich the soil and serve as a guarantee of the harvest. Fresh manure application rates differ for different soil types. On heavy soils, 30 kg of organic matter per 1 sq. m, sandy require 40-60 kg. If humus is used, take a third of the above volumes;
- Superphosphate and potassium sulfate are also added to organics;
- In early spring, during the first cultivation of the soil, mineral preparations are scattered on the ground, then they are buried in depth: 2 kg of potassium sulfate and 1 kg of double superphosphate are added per hundred square meters;
- Also fertilize with a phosphorite type of nitrophoska. In sandy and soddy-podzolic soils, sulfate-type nitrophoska is introduced.
Top dressing of plants
There are many different ways to fertilize potatoes during the growing season.
- When planting early Uladar potatoes, 0,5-1 l of humus, a handful of wood ash are placed in the hole, and a handful of sand is also added on heavy soils. The earth will become looser, it will be convenient for tubers to grow in such soil. In addition, the sand to some extent will protect the potatoes from the wireworm;
- A month after planting the Uladar potato variety, 20 g of superphosphate, 10 g of potassium salt and urea are added to each square meter;
- For low seedlings and in the bud formation phase, potatoes are fed leaf by leaf with superphosphate. First, 3 tablespoons of granules are dissolved in 0,5 liters of boiling water. A day later, 0,3 l of the extract is mixed with 10 l of water and the plantings are sprayed;
- During flowering, they are fertilized with urea, also by the method of foliar feeding: 10 g of the product is diluted in 50 liters of water. Consumption rate – 3 liters per 10 square meters. m;
- After flowering, they are fed with magnesium and boron – the drug “Mag-Bor”. Dilute 20 g in a bucket of water. Fertilizer improves the taste of any potato, including Uladara;
- Good results and easy application for ready-made products – “Impulse Plus”, “Surprise”, “Ideal”, humates.
Cultural protection
Fungicides will help with the development of fungal diseases in the area where Uladar grows. Potatoes can suffer from rhizoctoniosis, due to which up to 30% of seedlings are lost. The pre-planting treatment of tubers with the drug “Maxim” will prevent the disease. Directional insecticides are used against Colorado potato beetles.
The variety has become a favorite in many areas. A bountiful harvest directly depends on the labor invested and care to improve the site.
