The newest potato "Grenada": description of the variety, photos and rules of cultivation

In the Russian Federation, the potato "Grenada" is a rare non-common variety. It is immune from various diseases. Well responds to the introduction of fertilizing. It has excellent large fruits. Suitable for cooking various dishes.

In this article we will look at the main characteristics of the potato variety Grenada and give recommendations for cultivation.

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Potato "Grenada" - one of the newest varieties that have appeared recently. Cultivated in the European Union. In 2015, he was bred by German breeders..

At the moment, the subspecies is undergoing research and state certification. In Russia, the variety will be registered in the second decade of 2017. The spread in the country is very low.

Most of the landings fall on Germany, Austria, Holland, France and Italy. Variety resistant to bad weather. Can withstand prolonged drought, rain, hail. Recommended for growing in open ground.

Potato "Grenada": description of the variety, photo

Bushes of medium height, reach 40-60 cm. But on the size of the bushes weather conditions, application of top dressings and type of soil influence. In poor soil, the plant height does not exceed 35 cm.

The trunk is erect, with a large number of stems. Stems elongated, leafy. Leaves elongated, glossy, emerald. The edge of the sheets has a slight serration. Corollas are small with a faded anthocyanin shade. Inflorescences consist of 4-6 florets.

One bush forms 10-14 tubers. The grade has the extended large fruits of a bright amber shade. The eyes are tiny, evenly spaced. The flesh has a beige-amber color. Starch content varies between 10-17%.

It is not enough to rely only on the above characteristic of the Grenada potato variety, the photos will help to better understand the appearance of the root crops:

Purpose

The subspecies has a special taste. An important characteristic of the potato variety "Grenada" - its taste is estimated at 4.8 points out of 5. The variety is suitable for cooking various dishes. Potatoes can be cooked, roasted, baked, steamed and in the microwave.

The grade is actively used in elite restaurants. Suitable for cooking casseroles, pies, salads, first and second courses. After heat treatment, the structure of the tubers remains homogeneous.

Raw potatoes can be used for making juice. It contains a large amount of vitamins and trace elements needed by the human body. Subspecies recommended for use as a diet and baby food.

Learn about other, more affordable and common in Russia varieties of medium late potatoes - Sifra, Vector, Mozart, Dolphin, Hostess, Ramona, Son and Skarb.

Yield

"Grenada" refers to medium-late varieties. From the first shoots to technical ripeness passes 95-100 days. In cold regions, harvesting can be done only on 110 days.

To harvest start in late August - early September. The yield of potatoes is high. From 100 square meters. m. collect 7 kg of fruit. Commercial quality is very high.

The variety is suitable for transportation over long distances. It has excellent keeping quality. In cool vegetable stores lasts for 6-7 months.

With long-term storage taste does not lose. With mechanical damage, poor transportation or cooking potatoes do not change color.

Before placing the tubers in storage in the cool vegetable stores, experienced gardeners recommend spraying them with “Maxim”, 0.2 ml of the preparation is diluted in 1 liter of water.

Due to this procedure, the shelf life is increased.After spraying, the tubers are preserved in their original form up to 6-7 months. Waste after wintering is less than 3%.

Landing

The grade is intended for landing in the open soil. In cold regions, subspecies can be planted in all types of greenhouses. Sowing is done in early May. Recommended landing pattern: 35x70 cm. No more than 47,000 bushes should be placed on 1 hectare. Sowing depth should not exceed 8-10 cm.

Planting material should be placed after perennial grasses, legumes and grain crops. The selected location must be well lit.

It is not allowed to plant potatoes near groundwater. Otherwise, the root system will not be able to actively develop, and the fruits will begin to rot.

Growing up

Variety perfectly responds to the introduction of fertilizing. Can be used mineral, nitrogen or potash fertilizers. With the right introduction increases the yield. Watering is done 1-2 times a week.

No increase in irrigation required in hot weatheras “Grenada” refers to drought-resistant varieties. Water the bushes should be at room temperature.

Hilling is considered another important stage. During the growing season hilling done at least twice. The first is performed with the growth of bushes 15-17 cm, the second - before flowering.

To the base of the plant should be podgresti soil, taken between the rows. This procedure does not allow the bushes to fall apart, protects them from the weather. Due to hilling, underground stems appear in large numbers.

Diseases and pests

For farmers, this variety is very promising. It is resistant to various diseases. But the subtype is susceptible to the effects of most major infections. therefore it is necessary to carry out two treatments before germination and 2-3 inter-row treatments after germination.

Compulsory procedure is 1-2 chemical treatments against Alternaria and Fusarium wilt. As a preventive measure, it is recommended to use biologics "Integral", "Fitosporin", "Agat-25", "Baktofit", "Planriz".

The potato variety "Grenada" is high-yielding variety. It has an excellent presentation and keeping quality. Can be transported over long distances. Actively used in elite restaurants. Highly resistant to various diseases. Cultivated in the European Union.