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Potato variety Nevsky: description, characteristics
The Nevsky variety was bred in 1976. Since then, it has remained one of the most common in our country. It is grown on large potato farms and small vegetable gardens. The description of Nevsky potatoes will help you get to know this variety better and understand whether it is suitable for growing in your summer cottage.
Characteristics of the potato variety “Nevsky”
The main advantage of the variety is its high yield. On average, about 450 kg of potatoes can be collected from one hundred square meters, experienced gardeners collect up to 600 kg from one hundred square meters.
Potatoes “Nevsky” can be recognized by the correct oval shape and light skin
Here is a description of this variety of potatoes:
- ripening time – 75-90 days;
- the bushes are low, bloom profusely with white flowers;
- oval tubers with a smooth light yellow skin;
- the pulp is light cream, does not change color for a long time when cut;
- the weight of one potato is from 100 to 120 g, up to 15 tubers can be harvested from one bush;
- not afraid of potato cancer and black leg, sometimes it is affected by late blight;
- not afraid of drought and heavy rainfall, does not rot in wet ground;
- rich chemical composition, it contains a lot of vitamin C.
Another advantage of potatoes is that they can be stored for a long time and not germinate. There are no special requirements for storage conditions.
How to grow potatoes “Nevsky”
Sandy loam soils are best suited for growing this variety of potatoes. It needs a lot of sunlight, so shady areas won’t work. In one area, potatoes can be grown for up to 3 years, after which the area needs to be changed. Potatoes of this variety cannot be planted in place of tomatoes, sunflowers and nightshade vegetables. Plots where cucumbers, carrots, onions, cabbage, corn, and legumes have grown are suitable.
In autumn, the land where the potatoes will grow must be covered with compost. He will warm it up and fertilize it. If desired, phosphate or potassium can be added to the soil in the fall. In the spring, you need to remove the snow from the site so that it warms up faster and prepares for planting.
For germination, choose small tubers weighing about 80 g
Dig up and fertilize the soil well before planting. Organic fertilizers include poultry manure, slurry, peat, and compost. From mineral – phosphate, potash, nitrogen solutions. You can additionally fertilize the soil before planting with ordinary wood ash.
This potato variety is tasty and unpretentious. It is suitable for beginner gardeners. Follow these tips to get a good harvest.