Despite the common features of table varieties of potatoes, each of them has its own characteristics.
Therefore, if the plant is cultivated in order to obtain a productive and tasty product, it is better to know in advance about all the characteristics of a particular variety.
Potatoes "Santana": description of the variety, photo
Potatoes "Santana" It is considered mid-season variety. The period from the appearance of the first shoots to full maturation ranges from 70 to 90 days. Tubers are oval-shaped and have a smooth, yellow skin. The main feature of the appearance - numerous small "eyes" over the entire surface of the tuber.
The flesh of the potato is light yellow. The average weight of tubers is 90-120 g. But sometimes there may be instances whose weight reaches 170 grams.
Despite the average starch content, the taste of potatoes remains high. "Santana" is considered to be the perfect variety for the preparation of chips and french fries.Tubers retain an appetizing appearance when frying, as well as in various types of salads. Use of a product for preparation of mashed potatoes is allowed.
You can get acquainted with the potato "Santana", according to the description of the variety, in the photo below:
Specifications
Potatoes "Santana" belongs to the group of varieties of Dutch-German selectionrepresented on the Russian market by KWS POTATO B.V. The root crop is recommended for cultivation in the Central, Northwest and Central Black Earth regions. More specifically, the potato variety "Santana" will be able to maximize himself in countries such as:
- Russia;
- Moldova;
- Ukraine.
It is better to plant tubers in the beginning or in the middle of May.
The ideal soil for “Santana” is considered to be the areas where perennial grasses, legumes and grain crops have already been sown.
In general, the plant is not demanding on the type of soil, however, like most varieties, The best yield "Santana" shows on light, sandy lands.
Usually the average yield of a variety is 419 centners / ha. Plant is considered resistant to various kinds of viruses, pathogens of potato cancer, as well as cyst nematode.However, as experience shows, it cannot resist late blight attacks.
Peculiarities of care
Shrubs plants are low, semi-upright. A botva of dark green color, with rather big leaves. Feature - slight wavy edge of the sheet.
In the period of flowering on the "Santana" appear small red-purple inflorescences. Variety does not require special care. As a rule, all agricultural work associated with the cultivation of this species is reduced to weeding, as well as loosening the soil.
For maximum results, during landing it is necessary to form a high furrow.
The requirement is due to shallow tuberization. In addition, potatoes of this variety does not tolerate mechanical damage.
Subject to simple rules of care, sufficient fertilizing and soil moisture "Santana" is able to give quite high yields.And thanks to good keeping quality, potatoes no problem stored throughout the winter.
