The newest potato "Grenada": description of the variety, photos and cultivation rules

In the Russian Federation, the potato "Grenada" is a rare undistributed variety. It is immune from various diseases. Well responds to the introduction of fertilizing. It has excellent large fruits. Suitable for cooking various dishes.

In this article we will look at the main characteristics of the potato variety Grenada and give recommendations for cultivation.

Origin and distribution

Potato "Grenada" - one of the newest varieties that have appeared recently. Cultivated in the European Union. In 2015, he was bred by German breeders..

At the moment, the subspecies is undergoing research and state certification. In Russia, the variety will be registered in the second decade of 2017. The spread in the country is very low.

Most of the landings fall on Germany, Austria, Holland, France and Italy. Variety resistant to bad weather. Can withstand prolonged drought, rain, hail. Recommended for growing in open ground.

Potato "Grenada": variety description

Bushes of medium height, reach 40-60 cm. But on the size of the bushes weather conditions, application of top dressings and type of soil influence. In poor soil, the plant height does not exceed 35 cm.

One bush forms 10-14 tubers. The grade has the extended large fruits of a bright amber shade. The eyes are tiny, evenly spaced. The flesh has a beige-amber color. Starch content varies between 10-17%.

A photo

Specifications

The variety has a special taste. An important characteristic of the potato "Grenada" - its taste is estimated at 4.8 points out of 5. The variety is suitable for cooking various dishes. Potatoes can be cooked, roasted, baked, steamed and in the microwave.

The variety is actively used in elite restaurants. Suitable for cooking casseroles, pies, salads, first and second courses. After heat treatment, the structure of the tubers remains homogeneous.

Raw potatoes can be used to make juice. It contains a large amount of vitamins and trace elements needed by the human body. Subspecies recommended for use as dietary and baby food.

"Grenada" refers to medium-late varieties. 95-100 days pass from the first shoots to technical ripeness. In cold regions, harvesting can be done only on 110 days. Harvest start in late August - early September. The yield of potatoes is high. With one hectare you can get up to 700 centners. Commercial quality is very high.

The table below shows for comparison the yields of other varieties of potatoes with different ripening terms:

The variety is suitable for transportation over long distances. It has excellent keeping quality. In cool vegetable stores lasts for 6-7 months.

With long-term storage taste does not lose. In case of mechanical damage, poor transportation or cooking, the potatoes do not change color.

Before placing the tubers in storage in the cool vegetable stores, experienced gardeners recommend spraying them with “Maxim”, 0.2 ml of the drug is diluted in 1 liter of water.

Due to this procedure, the shelf life is increased. After spraying, the tubers are preserved in their original form up to 6-7 months. Waste after wintering is less than 3%.

In the table below, for comparison, we provided information on such characteristics of other potato varieties as the mass of commercial tuber and keeping quality:

Read more about the storage temperature of potatoes and possible problems.

And also about how to store roots in the winter, in the apartment and in the cellar, on the balcony and in the boxes, in the refrigerator and in peeled form.

Features of growing

The grade is intended for landing in the open soil. In cold regions, subspecies can be planted in all types of greenhouses. Sowing produced in early May. Recommended landing pattern: 35x70 cm. No more than 47,000 bushes should be placed on 1 hectare. Sowing depth should not exceed 8-10 cm.

Planting material should be placed after perennial grasses, legumes and grain crops. The selected place must be well lit.

It is not allowed to plant potatoes near groundwater. Otherwise, the root system will not be able to actively develop, and the fruits will begin to rot. Variety perfectly responds to the introduction of fertilizing. Can be used mineral, nitrogen or potash fertilizers. With the right introduction increases the yield.

Read more about how to feed the plants, when and how to apply fertilizer, how to do it when planting and which feedings are the best.

Watering is done 1-2 times a week.No increase in watering required in hot weatheras “Grenada” refers to drought-resistant varieties. Water the bushes should be at room temperature.

Hilling is considered another important stage. During the growing season hilling done at least twice. The first is performed with the growth of bushes 15-17 cm, the second - before flowering.

To the base of the plant should be podgresti soil taken between the rows. This procedure does not allow the bushes to fall apart, protects them from the weather. Due to hilling, underground stems appear in large numbers. You can perform the procedure either manually or using a walk-behind tractor. To control weeds is to use mulching.

Diseases and pests

For farmers, this variety is very promising. It is resistant to some diseases. However, there are infections to which it is susceptible. therefore it is necessary to carry out two treatments before germination and 2-3 inter-row treatments after germination.

Read also about such common diseases of Solanaceae, such as verticillis, late blight, scab, potato cancer.

As for pests, Colorado potato beetles and their larvae, potato moths, bears and wireworms usually threaten potato plantations. To combat them, use a variety of methods about which you can read in the articles of our site:

1. How to get rid of the wireworm in the garden.
2. What to do to prevent and against the potato moth: part 1 and part 2.
3. We fight with Medvedka with the help of folk methods and industrial preparations.
4. We get rid of the Colorado potato beetle using folk remedies and chemistry:
   • Aktara.
   • Prestige.
   • Corado.
   • Regent.

Potatoes variety "Grenada" is high-yielding variety. It has an excellent presentation and keeping quality. Can be transported over long distances. Actively used in elite restaurants. Resistant to some diseases. Cultivated in the European Union.

On how to protect your fields from diseases and pests, see the video:

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