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Potatoes Zhuravinka: variety description, photo
Potatoes “Zhuravinka” were bred in Belarus in 2005 and almost immediately came to our country. Agronomists recommend growing it in the northwest and in the center of Russia.
Description of the potato variety “Zhuravinka”
This is a mid-late table potato variety with high yields.
Potatoes “Zhuravinka” have light yellow flesh, which does not darken for a long time in the section
Here are the main characteristics of the Zhuravinka:
- ripening time – up to 120 days;
- tuber weight – 90-150 g;
- the maximum number of tubers on one bush is 18 pieces;
- the average amount of harvest from 1 hectare of field – 640 centners;
- the color of the peel is pinkish;
- the pulp is light yellow, does not darken for a long time when cut;
- resistance to typical potato diseases is quite high;
- long shelf life, under the right conditions it can be stored until spring without losing its presentation.
One of the main advantages of the variety is its undemandingness to the soil. It can be grown on all types of soil.
This is a versatile potato variety. Its digestibility is average; during cooking, the potatoes do not darken. It is suitable for all types of processing, including potato chips.
Growing potatoes “Zhuravinka”
It is desirable that there is no excess nitrogen in the soil where the potatoes will grow. It is important to plant this variety in sunny areas of the garden. Maintain a large distance between rows – at least 50 cm. Roots of this variety are large, so they need a lot of free space.
10-15 days before planting, the potatoes must be removed from the cellar so that they warm up. It also needs to be sorted out and discarded root crops that arouse suspicion – lethargic, sick, etc. This variety is planted in early May. If by this time the soil has not had time to warm up to at least 12 ° C, the planting should be postponed. You need to plant potatoes in strictly even rows. In the future, this will simplify the care of her.
Keep the soil around the potato bushes loose and moist at all times
To get a high yield, the Zhuravinka must be carefully looked after. It should be watered regularly, removed weeds, loosened and mulched to retain moisture. You need to dig out the potatoes immediately after the tops have dried, you cannot overexpose them in the ground, in which case it will quickly wither.
From the photo of Zhuravinka potatoes, you can visually evaluate this variety. But it’s better to try it once, instead of watching. You will surely love these potatoes and want to grow them in your garden.