Potato Lileya: characteristics and description of the variety, yield with photo

Not so long ago, Belarus has taken a leading position worldwide in the cultivation and selection of potatoes. All their varieties differ in productivity and fruit quality. However, horticultural growers distinguish Liley potatoes from all crops. The variety gained such popularity due to the stable yield of tasty tubers, good immunity and unpretentious care. In addition, the plant can grow on all types of soil, which expands its distribution area.

Variety description

Potato variety Lileya belongs to early ripe vegetable crops.The growing season from the first emergence of seedlings to harvest is 50-65 days. The yield of the variety is high, its indicator reaches 680 kg / ha. At the same time, more than 8 tubers are formed in one bush, without non-tradable trifles.

Description of Liley potato:

1. The bush is strong, highly branched.
2. Stems are semi-vertical.
3. Foliage - numerous, medium-sized, dark green.
4. Inflorescence - 2-3 forked, color white.
5. Tubers - uniform, yellow, round-oval, weighing from 100 to 250 g.
6. Pulp - boiled, moderately sweet, tasty.
7. Destination - canteen.
8. Value of tubers - starch content 11-18%, rich in carotene.

As intended, the variety is used in the preparation of stews, frying, mashed potatoes, soups and casseroles. In addition, good semi-finished products come out of it, which are valued in the trading market.

Growing

The characteristic of the Lileya variety suggests that it is a fairly high-yielding crop. However, the quality and quantity of fruits are affected by the nuances involved in growing the plant. So, according to the recommendations of fruit and vegetable growers, potatoes should not be planted in the place where nightshade crops grew before it. The best predecessors for the variety will be:

• cucumbers;
• annual herbs;
• legumes;
• cabbage crops.

In this case, the soil should be fertile, loose and light. You can improve the quality of the soil in the fall by plowing the ground to a depth of 30 cm and adding humus with complex fertilizers to it.

Potatoes are planted, previously sprouted. The best time for this will be the end of April or the beginning of May, when the soil warms up to 10 degrees. Planting pattern: 35 cm between bushes and 80 cm between rows.

Features of care

To create comfortable conditions for the variety, it will be enough to observe simple agrotechnical work.

Plant care includes:

1. Water. Irrigation is carried out as the soil becomes dry. The best option for irrigation is the drip method. Using this method, all bushes will receive the right amount of water evenly.
2. Weeding. Timely removal of weeds and loosening of the soil will contribute to the qualitative development of the root system.
3. Hilling. Rolling the earth to the lower parts of the plant increases the space for the development and growth of tubers. This manipulation is carried out at least 2 times, for the entire time of growing potatoes.
4. Feeding. For intensive plant growth, complex fertilizers are used. They are brought in in liquid form, previously combined with litter.

Following these rules in care, it will be possible to increase the merits of the variety.

Pros and cons

The peculiarity of the Liley variety is that it has no flaws. According to gardeners and summer residents, potatoes can grow in any territory of Belarus, Russia, Ukraine. It is unpretentious in the choice of soil and resistant to temperature changes.

Besides this, the variety is endowed with the following advantages:

• early ripeness;
• high yield;
• good commercial qualities of fruits;
• long distance transportation;
• versatility;
• unpretentiousness in agricultural technology;
• long storage.

In addition, the variety is immune to potato diseases and pests.

Pests and diseases

Judging by the characteristics, Lileya potatoes are endowed with increased resistance to diseases such as golden cyst nematode, bacterial rot, cancer, aucuba mosaic. In addition, the variety has good immunity to pests, which are attracted by the green leaves and inflorescences of the plant.

However, a sharp raid of a large number of insects and the development of common scab can adversely affect the yield of the variety. To prevent such consequences, it is recommended to follow a number of preventive measures:

1. Before planting, potato bulbs are treated with special disinfectants.
2. During growth, the plant is sprayed at least 3 times with insecticidal preparations.
3. All damaged stems and leaves are promptly disposed of from the site.

Following this simple prevention and appropriate care, potatoes will thank you with a high yield both in cultivation on small household plots and in large-scale industry.

Harvest and storage of crops

You can estimate the harvest period yourself. To do this, you need to carefully monitor the tops of the plant. If green foliage is observed on potatoes, it means that the process of growth and development of tubers has not yet ended. Therefore, it is too early to harvest. As soon as the tops acquire a yellowish tint and begin to dry out, you can safely proceed to digging potatoes. To facilitate this process, it is recommended to completely cut the stems and leaves about 2-3 days before harvest.

After the potatoes are dug up, its tubers must be dried. To do this, they are laid out on a plastic film and left in the sun for about 3-4 hours.After that, the potatoes are cleaned from the ground and sorted into food, fines and planting material. The harvest is then bagged and transported to storage.

The Lileya potato variety is stored exclusively in the cellar, with a temperature regime of 2-3 degrees above zero. In this case, the underground room must have a ventilation hood. For convenience of storage wooden boxes, mesh bags are used. Such recommendations are due to the fact that the bulb should be sorted out from rot once every 3 months.

Having considered the above characteristics, advantages and features of the Lileya variety, you can independently verify its uniqueness. Having planted this crop even in agricultural enterprises, even in small gardens, every grower will be satisfied with the quality of its products.

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