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Potatoes “Veneta”: variety description, photo
Veneta potatoes retain their qualities in the next generations, unlike other hybrid varieties used for planting. It was developed over 25 years ago and is still popular today.
Description of the potato variety “Veneta”
The aboveground part of the potato is a spreading bush of medium height with straight ribbed shoots. The leaves are green, wavy. The flowers are white, with a small five-part corolla.
Potatoes “Veneta” give an early and rich harvest
The variety is characterized as an early maturing high-yielding variety. 45 days after germination, you can already dig new potatoes. The tubers of this variety are small, yellow inside, the same color and rind. The potatoes are formed amicably. The eyes are small, barely noticeable. There are no cracks, discoloration or other defects in potatoes.
The great advantages of “Veneta” are considered its ability to withstand prolonged drought without losing the quality of the crop and the resistance of tubers to mechanical damage.
Due to the high starch content, boiled potatoes are tender and crumbly
Potatoes are resistant to most diseases. Its main disadvantage is the susceptibility of tops and tubers to late blight. To fight it, you need to treat the plant with antifungal drugs in a timely manner. Since the late blight fungus infects potatoes at the end of summer, it is necessary to dig out the crop before the onset of this disease.
Potatoes of this variety are well suited for making salads and for frying.
Features of potatoes “Veneta”
The potatoes “Veneta” shown in the photo are characterized by the following features:
- Early ripeness. This potato variety is popular for its early ripening ability.
- High yields even in dry areas.
- Unpretentiousness. Veneta grows and gives a good harvest even on infertile soils.
- Potato tubers tolerate winter well if stored properly.
- The yellow color of the pulp remains even after prolonged heat treatment.
- Transportation. It can be transported over long distances without damage.
All positive properties will manifest themselves with proper care of the potatoes. Before landing, it must be sorted out. After the shoots have appeared, they require weeding and hilling. And after harvesting, the crop should be stored in a cool dry room.
Given the high drought tolerance of the variety, it can be planted in regions where rain is rare. You can harvest a rich harvest of “Veneta” if you follow the recommendations for the care of the root crop.