Description of potatoes

Potato Krepysh appeared on the world market several years ago, but has already earned great popularity among specialists in the agricultural field. And all thanks to the fact that it has a large number of advantages, in comparison with its other brothers. If you pay attention to the description and characteristics of this variety of potatoes, you can achieve a good harvest.

Description of the potato Krepysh

Variety description

A potato variety called Fortress refers to the early root crops. From the moment the first sprouts appeared, only 70 days pass until the crop fully ripens. the bugs were brought to Russia, and it has already been entered in the country’s registry. The year 2005 this species was introduced into the world market is considered to be 2005. Literally 4 years later, in 2009, it was added to the register.

It was specially created for the central regions, because they are enriched with a large number of fruitful chernozems. Also, this type of potato is actively grown in the former USSR countries. This species has high yields. From 1 ha, farmers collect about 300 kg of ideal root crops. It has high taste indices and is suitable both for home use and for industrial purposes. It makes perfect crispy chips with an enriched pleasant taste.

The characterization of the variety shows that the flesh tolerates prolonged drought, and can do without watering for a long time. Of course, this then affects the total yield, but not in such quantities as other types of root crops. The description also suggests that Fortress is not exposed to diseases, and does not suffer from cancer or fungal diseases. But, in rare cases, he can get late blight, so preventive measures should be taken.

Description of the plant

Bushes of this type of root crops are upright. Their height is average, but the type of development is intermediate. The leaves are also intermediate type and medium in size. A slight waviness can be observed along the edges of the leaves.

The color of the foliage is predominantly green. But, in some cases, it may turn out to be dark green. But the flowers have a bright purple hue.

Description of the fruit

The description shows that the eyes on the root crop are moderate in size and the skin color is yellow. The shape of the potato itself is oval. It can also be round. When cutting the fruit, you can see that the flesh has a pleasant cream color. The weight of one root crop, on average, is 120 g. The amount of starch is low, and does not exceed 10%.

This type of potato can be used not only for personal use. It is not only suitable for regular mashed potatoes or soups. It makes wonderful potato chips, and very soft french fries.

Advantages and disadvantages

It grows in any conditions

The most common advantages of this variety include the following characteristics:

• excellent taste, which is not like other types;
• good yield of 3 centners per 1 ha;
• resistance to common diseases, the only thing that is subject to late blight;
• resistance to drought and temperature extremes, you should also use a well-lit soil;
• unpretentiousness to care – the main thing is that the water does not stagnate, and the principle of irrigation is not so important;
• well tolerates storage and can be transported over long distances.

The disadvantages include the fact that root crops contain a low amount of starch and are dependent on recharge.

Growing rules

Since the seed material does not degenerate, you can use the crop last year for landing. It is best to choose medium sized tubers. Before planting, they should be treated with drugs that accelerate growth, and germinated in a cool room. Fortress is recommended to be planted in the ground in early May. To increase productivity, the correct distribution should be followed. It should be remembered that between the rows a distance of 40 cm should be maintained.But between the bushes it is necessary to observe a distance of 70 cm.

It is necessary to choose such sections of soil where a large amount of sunshine falls. This will allow the soil to warm up faster after spring, and the water will not stagnate in the ground. If you decide to plant Krepysh, then the seeds should be buried to a depth of 10 cm. After 14 days, the soil should be loosened and all existing weeds should be removed.

Before hilling or loosening of sections between rows, the plant and soil should be fed. To do this, it is recommended to use cow or bird droppings. Also ideal fertilizers will be mineral fertilizers. As for watering, this variety is not picky. But, it is recommended to water the plant intensely at the moment when the flowers begin to form. To achieve high yields, organic and mineral fertilizers that do not contain a high amount of nitrogen should be applied to the soil. It is better to use copper-containing drugs.

Diseases and parasites

Despite the fact that Fortress is not exposed to common diseases, late blight may attack it. The main indicators of its presence are the occurrence of dark spots on the tops and stems. It is believed that this disease begins to manifest after the onset of seedlings. The same spots can then form on the fruits.

For prevention For this disease, special medications called fungicides should be used. This whole group perfectly prevents the occurrence of late blight. They will give a stronger effect if you use them at the moment when root crops began to form. If the tops remain after harvesting, they must be given to the fire immediately. This is done in order to prevent the development of the disease next year.

Due to the fact that a potato called Fortress has a large number of advantages, it has gained great popularity among amateur gardeners. Due to its good commercial qualities and resistance to transportation, this potato can be transported over long distances for the purpose of sale.