The most popular food of all mankind is considered to be potato. From it you can cook a large number of various dishes. It is widely believed that this type of root crop is perfect for ridding the body of large amounts of water and salt accumulations. A fairly popular potato variety is the Tale Potato.
- Variety characteristic
- Description of the plant
- Description of the fruit
- Advantages
- Growing rules
- Prevention
- Conclusion
Characteristics of the potato Tale
Characteristic cultivars
The potato variety Skazka was bred by Russian breeders at the beginning of the 20th century and was listed in 2005. It grows best in areas with moderate climatic conditions. The yield level directly depends on moisture and temperature conditions. The more normalized temperatures and humidity levels, the better the yield. It grows best in the central parts of the country, because it is there that the climate is not cold and not hot.
It should be noted that the Tale potato has a high yield in sandy and clay soils. It shows its characteristics perfectly after it grows in areas where peat substances were previously observed. Sometimes there are good yield indicators in areas with chernozem. This variety is pretty good without moisture. If rains are not observed for a long time, then you can moderate watering using conventional watering.
Description of the plant
Potato Tale has a rather interesting description of the variety. This root crop variety cannot be used for several years in a row. Every year you have to buy new seed. The bush can reach a height of 80 cm. The bush can have up to 6 stems. It all depends on the size of the bush itself, and the conditions of care. It is believed that the larger the planting material, the more stems will be shown.
The leaves are presented in light green shades. The sheet structure is presented with some cuts that are non-uniformly porous. The leaves are small, so do not take up a large amount of space.
The flowers are large, and consist of 5 inflorescences. Their shade is striking in its beauty, because it has purple glimpses. It is they who attract the special attention of farmers and ordinary people.
Description of the fruit
If you take proper care of the plant, you can collect about 40 root crops from one bush. If the care is minimal, then the yield will be up to 20 root crops from the bush. Thus, the total yield is 500 centners per 1 ha.
The peel is presented in bright yellow tones, and has a soft and uniform structure. In those places where the eyes form, the peel can take on pink shades. Description of potatoes The tale is that the flesh is white. Despite this, the taste qualities of this variety of potatoes are amazing.
Potato Tale has a high level of starch content. It can reach up to 17%. Therefore, it can be used for mashed potatoes or baked in the oven. The shape of the fruit is oval, with a small nose at the end. The weight of the fruit can reach 150 g.
Benefits
Potato will delight you with its taste
There are several main advantages of potatoes. Tale:
- Excellent taste. The taste is a little sweet, and will be very pleasant for young children.
- High yield. From 1 ha, you can collect about 0.5 tons of the crop.
- High starch content.
- Versatility in cooking.
- Pickiness in care.
- Resistance to pests and diseases.
Deficiencies in this variety are difficult to find.
Growing rules
You can use for planting not only seedlings, but also ordinary tubers. Before planting, they should be treated with special chemicals that will withstand negative environmental factors. Moreover, it is recommended to use growth stimulants, and organic fertilizers. The soil should be loosened in advance, and pour bird or cow droppings into it. This will allow root crops to grow faster and accelerate the ripening process.If you want to prevent the appearance of pests, then you need to treat each tuber in a special solution. Experts recommend using Fofatox to protect potatoes from the Colorado potato beetle or wireworm.
If you do not have enough seed, then 1 potato can be divided into 2 parts. There is no particular difference in yield. After planting, each bush needs to be earthed up and the earth loosened regularly. We should not forget about the removal of weeds that impede the formation of the fetus.
Prevention
It is believed that this potato variety cannot be affected by disease. But, preventive measures will never hinder the path to a good harvest. Therefore, it is recommended to pay attention to the exact conditions under which the seed is stored. It is necessary that the air temperature is 10-12 ° C, and the humidity is moderate.
Do not forget that you need to regularly spray the tops with special chemicals that will prevent the emergence of pests. Such preventive measures should be carried out before heavy watering. This is best done 2-3 days before the installation of irrigation.
Conclusion
The type of potato The Fairy Tale deservedly gained popularity, because it not only attracts with its pleasant appearance and taste. Summer residents love him because he does not require special care. And this is very important, because not everyone can afford to observe the vegetative process of potatoes every day.
