Potato Hostess: characteristics and description of the variety, reviews of summer residents with photos

The hostess potato was the result of selection of high-yielding varieties for growing in difficult climatic conditions. Growing such a crop in our country is a traditional occupation for the majority of the population. Every year new varieties of potatoes appear on the market, so it is often difficult to make the right choice. Experts advise, in case of difficulties, to pay attention to the Hostess variety, which has a number of undeniable advantages over other varieties.

Variety description

The variety appeared as a result of many years of work of Russian breeders who were working on the creation of high-yielding crops.The species belongs to varieties with a medium-late harvest time. A distinctive quality of the Hostess is considered to be high yields and, with proper care, one plant bush is able to produce from 12 to 18 tubers.

Description of potato variety:

• oval regular tubers;
• thin pink rind;
• eyes of root crops are small, have a light color;
• vegetables have a creamy color in the context, do not darken during heat treatment;
• average weight of one root crop is from 100 to 200 grams;
• Average starch in potato tubers is 20%.

The bushes of the plant are of medium height, the height of which reaches an average of 50 cm. The upright tops are characterized by an average amount of green mass, the leaf plates are dark green in color and have a traditional shape with wavy edges.

Growing

An important role in obtaining good yields is played by the selection of high-quality planting material and its preliminary preparation. The tubers should not show signs of rot or other visible defects. 1.5-2 weeks before planting, the potatoes are taken out to a darker room for germination, if possible, it is recommended to treat the tubers with preparations to reduce the risk of diseases and better form root crops.

Landing is carried out after the threat of frost has passed. The soil is well loosened and fertilizers are applied before placing the tuber in the hole. The following recipe is recommended:

• humus 1 kg;
• 1 spoon of ash;
• 2 spoons of nitrophoska.

A layer of fertilizer in the hole is covered with 2 cm of soil from above, after which potatoes are placed in it.The distance between seeds should be at least 35 cm, between rows - 0.5 meters. Such a planting scheme in the future will ensure the convenience of weeding, hilling and helps to increase yields. The average planting depth of tubers is from 7 to 10 cm, if grown in soil with clay, potatoes are buried no more than 3 cm.

Features of care

The potato variety requires standard care techniques and does not have any special features. At the first stages, the plant needs weeding, as the tops and root system mature, they become strong and “survive” the weeds on their own. The first work is carried out when the bushes reach a height of 13 to 18 cm, after 2 weeks the weed removal procedure is repeated.

The frequency of watering depends on the climatic conditions of cultivation. It is necessary to provide the plant with water in the absence of natural precipitation.A signal of a lack of moisture is wilting of the leaves and withered tops. In this case, abundant watering is carried out so that the water reaches a depth of half a meter.

Before hilling, the shoots are fertilized twice. The first is to put ash or a small amount of litter under each bush, which is pre-mixed with the ground. For the second time, a solution is prepared from 5 liters of water, 2 tablespoons of superphosphate and 1 nitrophoska. After flowering, it is impossible to fertilize potatoes, since in this case nitrates will be present in the tubers.Hilling is carried out before flowering. To do this, the level of the earth with the help of loosening is raised by an average of 5 cm.

Pros or cons

Potato variety is one of the few species that can tolerate low and high temperatures. The fruits have good taste qualities that are not lost even during long-term storage. The characteristic of the variety indicates the following advantages of the culture:

• versatility, the ability to use the fruit for mashed potatoes, soups or cooking whole;
• ability to tolerate temperature changes well;
• high yields;
• keeping quality of fruits without loss of external and taste qualities up to 90%, the ability to be stored unchanged for six months;
• ability to withstand difficult transportation conditions.

Potatoes are not prone to browning after cutting, so they are good for mashing and chips. On an industrial scale, flour and starch are produced from it. The disadvantage of the variety is considered to be insufficient resistance to certain types of potato diseases and frosts. When grown in adverse conditions, gardeners' reviews note a tendency to crack and increased formation of small tubers.

Pests and diseases

The variety has good resistance to many potato diseases. The variety tolerates nematode viruses, cancer and other diseases well, but is not able to withstand such a scourge as scab. This problem is observed in tubers grown at high temperatures.

Due to the fact that the heat is a rare occurrence in the main part of the Russian regions in the summer, the appearance of this type of danger is minimized.

When scab is detected, fungicides must be used. It is worth considering that spores can survive in one place for 3 years. In this regard, it is recommended to change the landing area. The average resistance of the variety is noted for diseases such as late blight and rhizoctoniosis.

Harvest and storage of crops

On average, from the moment of planting to the receipt of ready-made tubers, it takes from 80 to 90 days, in the northern regions with a cold climate - 100 days. In the central regions, the harvest time is September.

Warm sunny weather is chosen for harvesting potatoes. After collecting the tubers, the root crops are thoroughly aired, for which they are placed in an open space for several hours. Store vegetables in a cool, dry place.

Reviews of gardeners

Olga, Moscow:

“We have been growing the variety for two years, we are happy with everything. Pleased with a large number of tubers on one bush, which allows you to get a large amount of potatoes even from a small area. Fans of mashed potatoes will like this variety, as it turns out tender and airy from this variety.”

Mikhail, Chelyabinsk Region:

“In the backyard, they experimented with many varieties.Of those stably imprisoned, the Hostess remained. Potatoes are unpretentious and give a good yield in any weather. One of the main advantages is long-term storage of fruits and a small number of tubers that deteriorate during the winter period. ”

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