Today there are a large number of varieties of potatoes, one of them is Arizona potatoes. The variety has excellent taste and has a beautiful appearance.
- Characteristic of the variety
- Description of the plant
- Description of the root crop
- Advantages of the variety
- Preparation for planting
- Methods of planting tubers
- Care rules
- Possible diseases and pests
- Conclusion
Arizona Potato Description
Variety Characteristic
Arizona Potato Variety was introduced in 2013 and entered in the State Register Central and Central about-Chernozem regions. The variety is medium early, table, characterized by a yield of 225-408 kg / ha. The maximum indicator is up to 577 kg / ha. Ripening period is 70-80 days.
Description plants
According to the description, the bush is medium, leaf type. Stems are straight, spreading. Large green leaves.
During the ripening period, the plant produces large corollas.
The root system is well developed.
Description of the root crop
The weight of one fruit is 112-150 g. The potato is oval, has small eyes. The skin is yellow. The pulp is light yellow. Potatoes have starch in the range of 13-16%, so the fruits are not very boiled and have a neat appearance when cooked.
The fruit life is within 95%.Taste is good.
Variety benefits
Gardeners highlight a number of positive characteristics of the variety:
- resistance to potato cancer and golden nematode;
- keeping quality;
- good presentation;
- good taste;
- transportability;
- long storage.
Preparing for planting
Tubers are prepared before planting: they are germinated in a few weeks. Planting material is carried out in a bright and warm room so that the sprouts begin to produce fruits. Also, before planting, potatoes are sprayed with a growth stimulant: this helps to increase productivity.
The tubers should be beautiful and healthy-looking, without damage. Damaged fruits must be immediately discarded, because they worsen the formation of root crops. The soil in which the vegetable is planted should not be acidic, so wood ash is added to it. The landing area should be well lit. For Arizona, a place where various herbs or onions, cabbage used to grow.
Methods for planting tubers
Tubers are treated from pests before planting
Planting begins in early or mid-May, when the ground is warmed up to a temperature of at least 12 ° C. The soil before planting is loosened, cleaned of weeds and tops.On the day of planting, the soil is cultivated with potassium permanganate, and the fruits themselves are treated with pests.
To increase the yield, the soil is mixed with peat and humus. The hole should be 10 cm deep, row spacing – 30 cm, and row widths – 70 cm each.
Care rules
The potato is unpretentious in care, but several mandatory rules are necessary perform. Gardeners recommend the following procedures:
- form high beds.
- water only in hot weather;
- mulch the soil so that the moisture lasts longer;
- the plant is fed during the formation of root crops; potassium and phosphorus are taken for this, nitrogen substances are not used;
- 1 week before harvesting, the tops are cut: thus, root crops get more moisture and nutrients;
- give the harvest time dry, and only then remove the potatoes in the cellar for storage.
Possible diseases and pests
Arizona has a strong immunity to potato and golden potato nematode, but prone to late blight. It affects stems and roots. To prevent the disease, the soil is loosened from time to time and the amount of watering reduced.
Also, tuber germination before planting and treatment with a growth stimulator helps to protect the crop from late blight.
Conclusion
Arizona’s type of potato has become especially popular in central Russia.The vegetable is undemanding in care, so even beginners can grow it.
The fruits have an amazing taste and are suitable for many dishes. The potato boils well and holds its shape.
