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Potato Memphis is a new promising crop variety. It is characterized by good yield and drought resistance, which greatly simplifies care. Therefore, many gardeners have already been able to appreciate it, and, as reviews show, it has many advantages over other types of potatoes. In order for the variety to show high productivity regularly, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the features of planting and the rules of care.
Memphis is culinary type AB
The story of
The originator of the Memphis potato is the Dutch company IPR BV. It is not known which species served as the basis for it. The goal of the creation was to obtain a variety that is able to maintain productivity even with a lack of moisture. And judging by the characteristics of Memphis, the creators completely succeeded.
The application for entering the variety into the State Register of Our Country was received in 2012. And after successful tests, Memphis was officially registered three years later.
Description of Memphis potatoes with a photo
The appearance of the bushes and tubers of this potato is somewhat different from other types of culture. To be able to distinguish Memphis in the garden and in the vegetable store, you need to familiarize yourself with these features.
Bush
The variety is characterized by medium or tall bushes of an intermediate type. Shoots are strong, thickened, semi-erect. Each bush produces 4-5 stems. The leaves are large, closed to intermediate, with a slight waviness along the edge. The hue of the plates is bright or dark green, the veins on them are weakly expressed. The leaves mostly grow at the top of the shoots.
Memphis flowers are purple-pink. Corollas up to 1 cm in diameter, anthocyanin inside them is insignificant. Inflorescences at Memphis consist of 4-5 buds.
The root system of this potato variety is well developed. It consists of many growth and stolon processes. Under each bush, 9-11 tubers are formed. The output of small specimens is small.
Memphis belongs to the table types of culture
Tubers
This potato has large, flattened oval-shaped tubers. The average weight of each varies between 82-160 g. The peel is smooth with superficial, inconspicuous eyes, of a uniform red hue. When whole tubers are boiled, the color intensity is lost.
The pulp is dense, light cream shade. Retains its color when exposed to air. The concentration of starch in potatoes is 14,2-16,7%.
The yield of marketable tubers of the variety is 84-96%
Characteristics of Memphis potatoes
A complete picture of the variety can be made only by studying its characteristics. Also, this information will help to understand what conditions are necessary for the maximum yield of this potato.
Memphis potato flavors
Memphis potatoes have a good taste. Tubers do not boil during the heat treatment.
This variety is suitable for:
- salads;
- soups;
- frying;
- boils in a purified form and “uniform”;
- roasting
Terms of maturation
This potato variety is medium early. The duration of its growing season is 80-90 days. Memphis can be grown for an early harvest. In this case, it is recommended to start digging bushes 66 days after planting.
Productivity
Memphis potatoes are characterized by good yields. On average, it is 180-382 q/ha. The harvested crop is well preserved until the new season.
Memphis keeping rate 96%
Where is grown
The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Central region of the country. Judging by the reviews of gardeners, he also shows good performance in the southern regions.
Disease resistance
Memphis potatoes are resistant to cancer, the golden nematode. The probability of damage to stems and tubers by late blight is minimal if the rules of care are observed. There are no data on the resistance of the variety to common scab, wrinkled, striped mosaics.
Advantages and disadvantages
This variety of crop has many advantages, which are noted by gardeners who grow it. But also this potato has certain disadvantages that you need to pay attention to so that later they do not become an unpleasant surprise. Berry formation in Memphis is not observed.
The main advantages of the variety:
- suitable for early harvest;
- good taste;
- versatility of application;
- excellent commercial qualities;
- high level of keeping quality;
- resistance to nematode and cancer;
- increased content of vitamins, minerals;
- drought tolerance;
- stable yield.
Disadvantages:
- needs sprouting before planting;
- possible defeat by phytophthora;
- demanding on the nutritional value of the soil.
How to plant
A plot for planting Memphis potatoes needs to be prepared since the fall. It must be dug up, humus added at the rate of 10 kg per square meter. m and additionally add superphosphate 30 g, potassium sulfide to the same area. After that, it is recommended to carefully level the surface. The best option for this variety is sandy soil with a neutral level of acidity. It is allowed to plant this potato in loamy soil, if you first add not only humus, but also 10 kg of sand per square meter. m.
For Memphis, it is recommended to choose a sunny, open site. With a lack of light, the bushes stretch out, and the size of the tubers decreases.
To maximize the productivity of this variety, Memphis seeds must be germinated before planting. To do this, bring them into the room three weeks before the procedure, lay them out in one layer and organize the maintenance regime within +15 ° С. Periodically, seed potatoes should be sprayed with water from a spray bottle and turned over. This contributes to the uniform development of sprouts. Subject to all conditions, their length by the time of landing will reach 1,5 cm, which is the norm.
It is necessary to plant potatoes in holes at a distance of 35 cm. At the same time, maintain a distance of 60 cm between rows. This will allow the bushes to fully develop and not compete for moisture and nutrition. The recommended sowing depth for this variety is 10 cm on light soils and 7 cm on heavy soils.
This variety does not develop well with high acidity of the soil.
Care instructions
The volume of its crop depends on the correct care of the plantings of Memphis. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the recommended rules of agricultural technology.
The first thing to do after planting is to loosen the soil to a depth of 1,5 cm ten days later. This prevents the formation of a crust on the soil surface and maintains air access to the seed tubers. In the future, it is recommended to carry out weeding as weeds grow until the Memphis bushes close.
The variety tolerates short-term drought very well. It should be watered only when there is no rain for a long time. Humidification is especially important at the stage of bud formation and flowering. It should be carried out in the evening with the soil getting wet by 10 cm.
It is recommended to hill the bushes for the first time at a shoot height of 15-18 cm, and then ten days later.
Memphis potatoes respond well to top dressing. But they need to be carried out taking into account the stage of development of the bushes. The first time to fertilize is necessary during the active growth of green mass. During this period, you can use ammonium nitrate at the rate of 30 g per bucket of water or organic matter: chicken manure 1:15 and mullein 1:10. Memphis potatoes need to be fed the second and third times before and after flowering. During these periods, superphosphate 30 g and potassium sulfide 25 g per bucket of water can be used. Under each bush you need to pour 0,5-1 l of nutrient solution.
Harvesting and storage of crops
You can start harvesting Memphis in mid-August. During this period, its shoots begin to turn yellow and fade sharply. It is not recommended to delay the collection, as late blight begins to progress during this period.
You need to dig up potatoes in the morning in dry, clear weather. After harvesting, it is recommended to lay out the crop in the garden and leave for two hours. After that, it must be transferred to a room for further drying.
After a month, the collected potatoes are sorted out and immediately sorted into large, seed and small specimens. After that, the crop must be brought into the basement. Optimal conditions for long-term storage: temperature +4 °C, air humidity 65-70%.
Conclusion
The Memphis potato is a new variety that is able to successfully compete with other types of crops. This is facilitated by its stable yield and good taste. According to the characteristics of the variety, it is characterized by increased drought resistance, therefore it is suitable for gardeners who cannot provide regular crop care.
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