Potato Sante: characteristics and description of the variety, cultivation and reviews with photos

Starting from the time of Peter the Great, potatoes have taken pride of place in the gardens and on the tables of Russians. The Sante potato appeared thanks to the efforts of Dutch breeders. For the first time, Dutch specialists managed to obtain a species that is characterized by complex resistance to viruses. Aqriko UA breeders cultivated a plant suitable for growing in different climatic zones. In Russia, the potato variety has taken root and has been successfully grown since 1993.

General information about the variety

Santé potatoes are popular with gardeners due to their high yield and good taste. Characteristics of the variety and appearance of the plant:

• Mid-early, fruits can be dug up in 80-90 days;
• Canteen;
• High yield, up to 500 centners of potatoes;
• High tuber formation, up to 20 pieces from one bush;
• Intermediate type;
• Upright, compact bushes;
• Medium height;
• Upright or semi-erect stem;
• Moderately spreading branches;
• Medium foliage bush;
• Small, simple dark green leaves;
• Small white flowers in bloom;
• Well developed root system;
• Heat-loving;
• Unpretentious;
• Resistant to many diseases - potato cancer, leaf blight, common scab, nematode;
• Susceptibility to disease - blackleg;
• Long-term storage and long-distance transportation possible.

IMPORTANT! The variety is distinguished by a high content of vitamins B and C, trace elements and amino acids.

Reviews from vegetable growers speak of the successful cultivation of the variety in many parts of the country, various soils and climatic conditions. Even the gardeners of the northern, northwestern and West Siberian regions confirm the stable yield of the variety. Description of Sante potato fruits:

• Max weight 150 grams;
• Oval or round-oval shape;
• Same size;
• Yellow skin;
• Thin, dense skin;
• Small eyes;
• A large number of superficial, shallow eyes;
• Yellow pulp;
• Medium pulp density;
• Contains up to 14% starch;
• Good tasting.

Sante's potatoes are often used for frying and boiling. The root vegetable is made into french fries or mashed potatoes, stuffed, baked and used as an ingredient in salads.

Growing advice

To get a speedy harvest, seed potatoes should be prepared in advance. Three weeks before planting, it should be pulled out of storage and moved to a well-lit room, maintaining a temperature regime of 15 degrees. Root crops can be placed directly on the floor or in a box or box with the obligatory access of oxygen. After the appearance of sprouts, you can start planting.

IMPORTANT! The length of the sprouts should not exceed five millimeters.

Planting begins in late spring - early summer. The time depends on the climatic features of the region. The earth should warm up should not be below +8 degrees, with an air temperature of + 20 degrees.

To get the best harvest, it is necessary to prepare the soil in the fall:

• It is preferable to choose flat and well-lit areas for planting;
• If the site is located in a lowland, it is necessary to dig grooves for drainage;
• Clear the beds from the remnants of vegetation;
• Fertilize the soil, use manure and mineral fertilizers;
• Dig up a planting area - 30 centimeters deep;
• Repeated digging in spring - depth 5 cm.

Planting a plant requires following a number of rules:

• It is necessary to keep the distance between the potato bushes, do not plant too tightly, planting pattern 40×
• The planting depth depends on the type of soil, from 5 to 15 centimeters.

In care, the potato variety is unpretentious and requires simple recommendations on agricultural technology:

• Weeding the soil;
• Hilling;
• Destruction of pests - Colorado potato beetle, if necessary, insecticidal treatment;
• Timely watering - drip irrigation recommended;
• Organize regular feeding.

To improve the preserved qualities of root crops during harvesting, experienced gardeners recommend pre-cutting the tops.Potatoes are left in the ground for 1.5 weeks and only after that they are dug up. Such activities help to strengthen the peel. Before storage, the potatoes must be dried, this will improve the quality and increase the shelf life of the marketable appearance of the root crop.

Opinion of gardeners

Good day everyone. For residents of the North-West region, I would like to advise Santa's potatoes. Mid-early variety shows good results in poor soil. For best results, it is important to prepare the soil in the fall. For root formation, it is necessary to fertilize the soil in advance. The plant shows the best yield under warm years and responds positively to drip irrigation. Potatoes are stored for a long time and have good taste. Recommended!

Ekaterina Valentinovna, 55 years old.

Good day! I would like to advise all vegetable growers of the Urals a variety of potatoes to Santa.A plant of the nightshade family is distinguished by resistance to many diseases, simple care and good taste of root crops. From one bush it is possible to collect up to 15 potatoes. After 90 days, the crop is ready for harvest. For best results, weed the soil, fertilize the plant, and drip water. Harvest three months after planting. After harvesting, it is necessary to dry the potatoes, this will extend their shelf life. The root crop is great for frying, boiling and stewing. I put a plus on mashed potatoes, the taste is excellent. I didn't find any cons! The family is happy, next year I plan to increase the planting area.

Anastasia Polikarpova, 56 years old.

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