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

The Wizard potato appeared as a result of the experiments of Russian breeders. The culture belongs to table varieties and is characterized by a medium late ripening period. From the moment the first sprouts appear until the fruits ripen, it takes from 80 to 90 days.

Potato bushes have an average height and are characterized by spreading tops. The stems are distinguished by a straight standing, located perpendicular to the surface of the soil. The shoots have large leaf plates, the length of which reaches 15 cm. A distinctive feature is the light green shade of the leaves and their specific shape.Unlike most potato crops, Charodey has a straight leaf shape without waves along the edges. During the formation of inflorescences on the bushes, you can observe lush flowers with white corollas. At the time of flowering, they exude a pleasant smell.

What benefits does the plant have?

Charodey belongs to a variety of popular and sought-after varieties of potatoes. Today, the culture is actively grown on farms and in small private backyards. Features and benefits of the species:

good taste;
storability;
aesthetic appearance;
low content of starchy substances;
resistance to environmental factors;
undemanding to the composition of the soil;
resistance to many potato diseases.

The variety is considered to be resistant to pathogens of potato tuber cancer, with moderate immunity to phytophthora infection. It tolerates the attacks of Colorado potato beetles and has minimal damage. The disadvantage of the Wizard is the high risk of infection with the golden nematode. To prevent and protect plants from such a disease, legumes and cereals are planted.

Sorcerer's tubers perfectly tolerate heat conditions and do not stop developing. The variety is able to tolerate periods of prolonged rains, when most crops begin to blacken and die. Vitality and resistance to stress are considered the virtues of the Wizard.

Reviews of gardeners confirm the excellent taste of potatoes for table purposes. After peeling and boiling, the potatoes do not darken, do not stain the water and turn out to be crumbly, which is especially appreciated when preparing mashed potatoes and fried potatoes.Potato fruits are not prone to the formation of voids, so there are no problems when peeling and slicing.

Description of fruits

Potato tubers are massive, they are characterized by an oval shape and the presence of small eyes on the surface of the peel. Potato has a thin smooth skin of a light color closer to a cream shade. A distinctive feature of root crops is the density of milky-white pulp and the absence of every second darkening when cut. The average starch content varies from 12 to 15%.

Characteristic variety:

medium weight;
visually appear larger due to the elongated oval shape;
small eyes on the surface of tubers;
light brown skin tone;
milky pulp;
small amount of starch.

Description of the variety of potatoes Charodey says that the average weight of one fruit varies from 75 to 120 grams. Individual representatives of the variety are able to reach 150 grams. From one hectare with the right agricultural technology, yields with the correct agricultural technology of cultivation can be obtained from 27 to 35 tons.

The advantage of the variety is considered to be a good ability to store in cellars or large warehouses. The average keeping quality is 96%.

The nuances of working with planting material

The Variety of Potato Charodey is suitable for growing in almost all types of soil. The advantage of planting material is considered to be a low degree of response to the breaking of sprouts and the absence of a tendency to form a huge number of "children". Before direct planting in the soil, they are treated with fungicides and stimulants.

To obtain good planting material, a month before planting, the tubers are placed in a lighted warm room. The use of the following drugs helps to reduce the risk of infection with late blight and resectoniosis:

Fitosporin-M.
Alirin-B.

To enhance the growth processes, tubers are treated with Mivalom, diluting the product in the proportion of 1 gram per 0.1 liter of water.

Features of planting and care

Tubers are planted in warm soil when the soil temperature reaches 10 degrees. The earth should be sufficiently loose and when forming rows it is recommended to enrich the soil with fertilizers. It is recommended to carry out local application of nutrients in planting holes or formed trenches.

Row spacing should be between 65 and 75 cm. The planting scheme has no specific differences and consists in observing distances of 60 by 35 cm. The tubers are deepened by 8-10 cm. When growing potatoes from pre-germinated tubers, the first shoots appear after 12 or 15 days. In the case of planting seeds without pre-treatment, the time increases and averages from 18 to 24 days.

Care consists in carrying out timely weeding and loosening. The mandatory procedures include hilling potato bushes. With belated work and untimely hilling, green fruits may appear on the surface of the soil. Such tubers from he althy plants are not recommended for consumption, but they can be left as seed material.

Growing advice

Due to its powerful root system, the plant is undemanding to care, does not need frequent watering and is able to provide enough nutrients from the soil, so it does not need frequent top dressing.For the entire ripening period, it is enough to carry out from 3 to 4 waterings with insufficient natural moisture. Due to the sprawling shoots and lush tops, water does not evaporate and lingers in the ground for a longer time.

To increase the yield of potatoes, it is recommended to fertilize with nitrogen-containing preparations. To do this, fertilizer of one of the components is applied for each square meter of plantings:

ammonium sulfate - 25 grams;
urea - 12 grams.

The first feeding of potato bushes with fertilizers is carried out during the first hilling of the tops. The second top dressing is carried out at the stage of bud formation and the preparation should contain a large amount of potassium. One of the following products per square meter is recommended:

potassium sulfate - 20 grams;
kalimagnesia - 60 grams.

The peak of the formation of root crops is observed from the beginning of mass flowering until the withering of the lower leaves of the tops. In connection with this feature, harvesting of fruits is carried out after the death of the shoots. When tubers are in the ground for a long time, they are fraught with loss and decrease in yields. At the same time, the storage properties of potatoes deteriorate.

After harvesting, potato tubers must be given a certain amount of time to dry. With warm sunny weather at the bottom, such prices take on average several hours.

The degree of drying is determined visually and by contact. Potatoes should be stored in a dry place with no signs of mold. Otherwise, the likelihood of spoilage and loss of tubers increases. The characteristics of the potato variety indicate that the yield loss during the winter period is no more than 4%.