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

Kiwi potatoes are a product of amateur selection. Gardeners dream of getting a good harvest on their acres. Often they are faced with the problem of limited space. I want to plant potatoes, but there is not enough space.

The plant is a godsend for gardeners. He pleases with productivity and unpretentiousness. The root crop calmly tolerates temperature fluctuations. Makes requirements only for illumination.

All parts of the plant are not damaged by pests. A diligent gardener can save on the purchase of insecticides. This feature of the variety will be of interest to supporters of organic farming. A "clean" root crop gets on the table.

Underground curiosity

The variety was bred by amateur gardeners. It was not included in the State Register of Vegetable Crops. Nobody made any observations. Planting material is not sold in specialized centers.

But it is real to get a certain amount of tubers in the markets or from amateur potato growers. But no one can vouch for the purity of the seed material.

Description of the variety does not leave gardeners indifferent:

Different from ordinary potatoes by the emerald color of the foliage. The edges of the plates are indented.
The stems and leaves are covered with fluffy hairs. Habitual potatoes have smooth tops.
The bush does not lie down. Stretches 60-80 cm.
Lilac flowers, connected in lush baskets. Attracts pollinating insects. Blooms reluctantly. In summer, with few sunny days, it does not bloom at all.
A distinctive feature of the variety is the uniformity of tubers. One bush produces fruits of almost the same size.
Does not suffer from late blight, scab, rot, Alternaria. Not damaged by pests.

Matures 120-130 days after germination. In cool summers, the period increases. With competent agricultural technology, it pleases with a yield of 3-4 kg / bush.

What attracts tubers?

The plant differs from relatives in the appearance of tubers. Gardeners seek to learn about the typical features of the variety. Characteristics of Kiwi potato fruit:

dense, rough, olive brown skin;
flesh is white with a yellowish tint;
oval shape, even;
high dry matter content in tubers;
The consistency of boiled potatoes is crumbly, grainy.

For the first time, a gardener planting a variety should brace himself for an almost complete lack of taste. There is no characteristic rich "potato" flavor either.

The root crop is boiled for a long time - at least 40 minutes. It is impossible to fry - the middle remains raw for a long time, and the crust burns. But the puree is excellent in consistency - the crumbliness is perfect.

Value of the variety: transportability, marketability, long-term storage without loss. The thick rind prevents drying and sprouting.

Gardeners who grow animals have found a good use for the harvest. During the cold period, the tubers are steamed and then fed to pigs and poultry. This helps pets tolerate low temperatures more easily without additional heating costs.

Features of potatoes both attract and repel gardeners. But still it is worth trying to plant at least a few bushes. And then draw your own conclusions.

Is the strain genetically engineered?

Disputes on this topic do not subside. It is easy to understand: no exact studies on this issue have been conducted. Gardeners themselves have to decide: GMO or not a variety of Kiwi.

It is not known where the potato came from. Some gardeners believe that from Belarus. Others argue that the birthplace of the vegetable is Russia. In our country, two genetically modified varieties have been bred: Lugovskoy and Elizaveta. Both are certified. They are allowed to be used for food, but not grown.

The goal of the Center for Bioengineering is to increase resistance to diseases and pests. This is what makes us claim that Kiwi is a GMO product.

But the variety Lasunok has been developed in Belarus. It is resistant to pests due to the presence of biofiber. Pests do not like it because of the inability to digest it. The Colorado potato beetle does not lay eggs on the hairy parts of the plant.

Some agronomists doubt that the potato is a genetically modified product. For work, a certain technical base is required. And such characteristics are obtained using conventional breeding methods.

How to grow a vegetable?

Kiwi potato is an undemanding plant. Gardeners get a good harvest on any soil. But the variety is especially successful on light sandy loams.

Ridges should be prepared from autumn. The field needs to be dug up, laying organic fertilizer. Apply humus in the spring. A week later, add a mineral complex for digging.

Planting requirements:

the place should be chosen sunny (this is the only condition for the variety);
plant only with germinated tubers;
laying for germination is required 20 days before the proposed landing;
tubers should be placed at a distance of 30 cm from each other;
to maintain 70 cm between rows;
recommended to deepen by 10 cm when planting on light soils, 7 - on heavy soils;
watering is recommended, wetting the soil by 30-40 cm, three times a season;
hilling is not performed (it is enough to rake up the ground once on both sides);
when the tops turn yellow, it should be mowed, after 10-12 days, dig;
cleaning is recommended in dry sunny weather;
leave the potatoes to dry in the sun for 2-3 hours (this will disinfect the tubers);
Pitchforks should be used for harvesting (they damage tubers less);
the dried crops are put in nets or baskets, lowered into the basement.

You should not plant a curiosity after tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and strawberries. These plants require the same nutrients from the soil. They also have common illnesses.

Kiwi potato variety gives maximum yield when planted according to Dutch technology. The plant is placed in double rows with a spacing of 70 cm.

Store tubers in a ventilated dark room. The dense skin of the potato allows it to be stored until the next harvest without loss.

Opinions of gardeners

Summer residents give conflicting reviews about potatoes. Some consider unpretentiousness and productivity to be the dignity of the variety. Tastefully put up.

Others appreciate the grainy texture, snowy color and disease and pest resistance. The tubers are considered ideal for mashed potatoes, fillings and fritters.

Almost all gardeners are concerned about the lack of a clear answer to the question: is the variety a product of genetic engineering.