Jellie Potato: characteristics and description of the variety, cultivation with photo

One of the most popular varieties planted in the country is the Jelly potato. It was bred by Dutch breeders (EUROPLANT PFLANZENZUCHT GMBH). This variety was included in the State Register of Selection Achievements Recommended for Cultivation in 2005. These potatoes are intended for table use, they have good taste.

Jelly is grown mainly in the central regions, but it is also cultivated in other regions. It is planted both in the fields of large farms and in household plots.

Characteristic variety

The tops of this potato can be quite high and spreading, so between rows it is necessary to leave a gap of 75-85 cm, and between plants in a row - about 30-35 cm. After 1.5 months, tubers begin to selectively dig for food. 3 months after planting in the ground, the potatoes are fully ripe, and they can be harvested for winter storage.

Features of tubers are that they have an oval shape, shallow eyes, and a rough, yellow peel. The flesh of the tubers is also yellow. In a ripe state, the weight of one potato leaves 85-135 grams. They have an average starch content (13.4-17%).

One Jelly bush can produce about 15 potatoes. The yield per 1 hectare in the industrial production of potatoes of this variety is 156-292 centners. On small household plots, 3.5-4.5 kg of tubers are harvested from 1 m².

This varietal potato has good keeping quality. Tubers do not lose their presentation for a long time. Ripe tubers calmly endure winter time. In case of mechanical damage, the sections are quickly tightened.

The description of the variety indicates that this tuber is resistant to the cyst-forming golden nematode, as well as to the causative agent of potato cancer. Both the tops and tubers have a moderate susceptibility to late blight.

Growing Rules

Potatoes require fertilizers for normal development and growth:

• nitrogen;
• potash;
• phosphorus-containing.

It is also necessary to provide for the introduction of magnesium, calcium and other elements. On average, 5-7 kg of humus or compost, 30-40 g of superphosphate and 15-20 g of potassium sulfate are applied per 1 m^{2.Light soils require less fertilizer, while heavy loamy soils require more. They are brought in during the autumn digging of the earth.}

Tubers need access to oxygen. Not only the yield of the crop depends on this, but also its taste. To lighten the soil and increase its breathability, sand is applied to the beds before planting potatoes (10-15 kg per 1 m2^{2). This is also facilitated by an increase in the dose of compost applied to loamy soils. To facilitate air access to root crops, regular hilling of planted potatoes is carried out.}

This plant needs enough light to thrive. Therefore, it is planted only in open areas without shading.

During the dry season, Jelly potatoes need watering.But overmoistening of the soil can cause rotting of root crops. To prevent this from happening, sand is added to the loamy soil (2-3 buckets of sand per 1 m2 ²). Heavy soil is recommended to be dug in the spring. This helps it to warm up as soon as possible.

If groundwater is too close to the surface, then potatoes are planted in beds that are 15-20 cm high.

Rules for preparing potatoes for seeds

To speed up the first harvest, root crops are germinated before planting in the ground. The selected seed is taken out of the cellar about 1-1.5 months before planting in the soil. Within 1 week, the tubers are under the sun's rays. At this time, corned beef is formed in it, which contributes to resistance to diseases and pests.

After that, the potatoes are placed in shallow boxes or plastic containers, and placed in a shaded, warm room for sprouting. After about 1 month, small sprouts 1-1.5 cm long appear on the potatoes.

Large tubers are cut into several pieces before planting. In this case, attention should be paid to ensure that each part has at least 1 sprout. So that after cutting the potatoes, a putrefactive process does not subsequently form, they are kept for a week until the formation of a cut of coarsened tissue in places.

Ground landing

Planting potatoes begins after the soil warms up to about 7-8 degrees. Jelly is planted in rows. Spreading bushes of this variety can interfere with the development of neighboring plants. Therefore, it is recommended to leave a row spacing of at least 75 cm.

To plant plants with the same distance between the bushes, the soil is preliminarily marked. You can stretch the twine along the planned rows (the distance between them is 75-85 cm). Then a shallow ditch is dug along them and, if necessary, fertilizers are added.

After that, the tubers are placed in the furrows at a distance of 25-30 cm from each other. Then the following furrows are made in the same way. At the same time, the soil from subsequent furrows is poured into the first furrows. Some people add a handful of onion peel to the hole to scare off pests from tubers.

After the potatoes are planted, the soil is harrowed to break up the clods and facilitate the germination process. At the initial stage of plant development, hilling is recommended so that possible frosts do not harm young plants. The optimum temperature for potato growth is 18-22 degrees. At a higher temperature, the root formation process is inhibited.

Hilling

Potato tubers are formed on the side shoots of the root system. To ensure their growth at a depth, bushes are hilled.It is carried out several times per season, 1 time in 7-10 days. If for the first time they only loosen the soil, then the next time the bushes that have grown to 10-12 cm in height are raked in soil so that 4-5 cm of tops remain on the surface. This strengthens and shapes the root system and also ensures the formation of new tubers under the soil layer.

If in the process of growth the tubers protrude above the soil surface, then they will be greened under the sun's rays, which will make them unsuitable for eating. Also, during hilling, small depressions are made near each bush so that rainwater accumulates in them.

Fight against the Colorado potato beetle

Another difficulty in growing potatoes is the fight against the Colorado potato beetle. Large plantations are treated with chemicals. In small household plots, young beetle larvae are shaken manually into a bucket. This is not a difficult procedure, but requires regularity.

Appearance of late blight

In rainy weather conditions, the Jelly variety can be affected by late blight. To prevent this phenomenon, at the time of the appearance of small brown spots on the leaves, the tops are sprayed with Chloroxide or Oxychum. During the season, such processing is carried out 2-3 times, but the last one should be no later than 20 days before harvesting. The tops affected by late blight are mowed and removed from the site, and the tubers are dug up 15 days after that.

Harvesting

Digging up ripe potatoes is carried out in dry weather, so that the process of drying and laying tubers for storage for the winter period is carried out correctly. The crop selected from the beds is dried in a dark barn for 2 weeks, and only then it is brought into the cellar. During sorting, suitable tubers are deposited on the seeds.Some farmers plant seeds under the sun before bringing them into the cellar.

Reviews

The positive properties of Jelly potatoes are also spoken about by gardeners:

Elina, 29 years old: “I planted Jelly potatoes on my plot. Of the five planted tubers in the fall, I collected almost a bucket of potatoes. It has a pleasant taste and a smooth shape without deep eyes.”

Mikhail, 59 years old: “I was satisfied with the planted potatoes. But some bushes were affected by phytophthora. I advise you to plant the Jelly variety only in dry areas with deep groundwater.”

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