Yanka potatoes: description and characteristics of the variety, yield with photo

Among all varieties of potatoes, mid-season crops are especially popular. Such demand is due to the fact that the planting of tubers can be carried out at a convenient time for gardeners. At the same time, harvesting occurs before the onset of autumn cooling. One such variety is the Yankee potato. Despite the fact that this culture of Belarusian selection, it has won success in cultivation on the territory of Russia. What is the popularity of the variety and how it is grown, we will describe in detail in this article.

Variety description

Yankee potato is a high-yielding, mid-season table crop.The ripening period of tubers is 90-100 days. Under each bush, about 10 large fruits are usually formed, with a small amount of non-marketable fines. The total yield of the variety is about 630 kg per 1 ha.

The distinctiveness of the variety from similar crops is that it has a well-developed root system. Therefore, the Yankee potato can grow in almost all types of soil.

The description of the variety clearly indicates that the bush of the plant is upright. Its stems are moderately branched. Leaves are medium sized, dark green. Inflorescences of white or pale purple color.

Characteristic of tubers:

shape - oval;
skin - smooth, deep yellow;
eyes - small;
pulp - beige-cream shade;
starch content - 18%;
weight - 80-105 g.

Yankee root vegetables are high in nutrients and vitamins. They are well used in the preparation of soups, side dishes, casseroles, pastries.

Growing

As practice has shown, the Yankee variety can grow on any soil. In addition, the plant is undemanding to good lighting. However, reviews of gardeners indicate that the best yields of the variety were still observed on fertile, loose soils.

Potato planting is carried out in the spring. The best time is May, when the ground temperature will be 10 degrees.

Plant pattern:

10-15 days before the proposed planting, the tubers of the plant are pulled out of the cellar, moved from rot and germinated in the sun.
While the planting material is being prepared, the field is carefully dug up, cleared of weeds and disinfected.
As soon as warm weather sets in, holes 10 cm deep are formed in the soil. At the same time, it is necessary to observe the distance in the row of 35 cm and 70 cm in the aisle.
In the prepared recesses, humus with wood ash is first laid and dug up.
After this manipulation, potatoes are placed in the holes.

Sprinkling planting material with earth, it is recommended to shed it well by airborne method.

Features of care

The first shoots of potatoes appear 2 weeks after planting. From this point on, the plant needs to create favorable conditions for further growth. Generally, Yankee potato farming practices include the same rules that apply to all nightshade tuber crops.However, if they are not observed, this potato will have a chance of reducing the yield.

Consider the features of care:

Irrigation. The Yankee potato variety is undemanding to soil moisture. But still, the plant needs frequent watering during the appearance of the first shoots and at the time of flowering.
Weeding. Weeds shade the bushes of the root crop and take away nutrients from it. To reduce such a negative impact, they must be removed before the development of the root system.
Feeding. When the soil is severely depleted of nutrients, it is recommended to fertilize it with organic matter and mineral complexes.
Hilling. Rolling the soil to the lower parts of the potato is carried out in 2 stages. The first hilling must be carried out 2 weeks after the emergence of seedlings, the second before the tops close up.
Preventive work. In order to avoid the development of nightshade diseases, it is worth regularly monitoring the appearance of the plant. At the first sign of deformation of foliage or inflorescences, it is necessary to use special preparations for processing potatoes.

When growing the Yankee variety, do not forget about pests. Insect infestation can also reduce the quality and quantity of root crops.

Pros and cons

Features of the Yanka variety are that it surpassed its counterparts in the number of positive qualities.

The main advantages of the variety are:

high yield;
fruit palatability;
marketable appearance of root crops;
resistance to changing weather conditions;
undemanding to soils;
the ability to maintain its appearance when digging;
little waste;
long storage.

Thanks to these qualities, the variety has gained great popularity among entrepreneurs who sell potatoes on the market.

But, despite these advantages, the Yankee root crop has a weak immunity to some nightshade diseases. Which is its only disadvantage.

Pests and diseases

According to the State Register, Yanka potato culture is endowed with good resistance to diseases such as:

cancer;
nematode;
striped mosaic.

However, as the characteristic of the variety says, the plant is often affected by such diseases:

scab;
anthracnose;
late blight;
alternariosis.

Each disease can lead to irreparable consequences, up to the complete destruction of the crop. To prevent their development, gardeners advise soil before planting, and disinfect tubers with special preparations.

According to the originators, Janka potatoes have good resistance to insect pests. Therefore, to combat them, you can exclude chemicals and use folk remedies.

Harvest and storage of crops

The duration of storage of the Yanka variety is affected by the harvest time and the rules for its implementation. If you remove the tubers in the immature stage, their underdeveloped skin will undergo mechanical deformation. Overripe fruits lose their presentation and taste. Therefore, the best time for digging a variety is considered to be the end of August, the beginning of September.

Harvesting is carried out using a shovel or a pitchfork. Having dug up all the tubers, they are given time to dry in the sun. The potatoes are then sorted and transported for further storage.

Potatoes are stored in the underground or cellar. The ideal basement temperature is considered to be + 2-3 degrees. But at the same time, the humidity of the air should not be less than 80%.

As practice has shown, the Janka variety is ideal for beginner vegetable growers. Without special skills in agrotechnical work and care, every gardener will be able to get the desired yield result. At the same time, it should be noted that, subject to the storage rules, potatoes do not lose their commercial and taste quality until the next season.