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In terms of importance and quantity of consumption, potatoes can be compared with bread. There are many varieties of potatoes. A survey of consumers showed that they are divided into four priority characteristics:
- precocity;
- duration of storage;
- starch content;
- taste qualities.
Consider the best varieties of each type of potato for the middle band:
Best early views
Riviera
- Product of Dutch breeders.
- Large-fruited potatoes of ultra-early ripening with a very decent yield.
- Due to the rapid maturation, two crops can be grown in one season.
- High resistance to all kinds of diseases.
- As a bonus - excellent taste and a wide range of applications.
Timo
- Product of Finnish breeders.
- Differs in ultraearly term of maturing (65 days) and an opportunity to grow up in any regions.
- It brings high yields and is resistant to many diseases.
- The tubers are large with strong skin, resistant to mechanical damage.
- It has a very pleasant taste.
Lapis lazuli
- Early ripe table view. Unlike earlier varieties, it keeps well.
- It has a high yield and good disease resistance.
- The pulp is tender, with a very pleasant taste.
Product with the best keeping quality
scarlett
- An early species bred by the Dutch.
- Most famous for its shelf life. Withstands until July of next year, without losing juiciness and without becoming flabby.
- Not prone to secondary germination and resistant to all diseases.
- It tolerates shock well, so it is perfectly transported.
- The tubers are large, pink in color and have creamy flesh.
- It tastes great, especially when fried.
Pace
- Belarusian potatoes of late ripening, characterized by excellent shelf life and durability during transportation.
- Tubers are large, smooth with small eyes.
- The pulp is creamy, with a high starch content (up to 22%), easily boiled soft.
- Unlike other late varieties, it is famous for its excellent taste.
- The disadvantages include weak resistance to disease.
Lasunok
- Lasunok is also bred by Belarusian breeders.
- In addition to good preservation, it has a high yield and excellent taste.
- Average term of maturing.
- The tubers are large, rounded, with a mesh skin and small eyes, which is very convenient for processing.
- It has an increased resistance to disease.
High starch content
The succulence and high palatability of potatoes depend on the amount of starch it contains. The best of the species:
Aurora
- Mid-season potatoes with a starch content of up to 17.3%.
- The tubers are large, oval with smooth pink skin and creamy flesh.
- It gives excellent yields and is resistant to all types of diseases and pests.
- Has excellent taste.
Openwork
- Early ripe potatoes with large tubers and very high yields.
- Starch content up to 16%.
- It has an excellent taste with a pronounced aroma.
Arizona
- A product of Dutch breeders of medium early ripening.
- Gives high yields and keeps well.
- Contains up to 16% starch.
- The pulp is moderately boiled soft and has an excellent taste.
The most delicious varieties
Sineglazka or Hannibal
- A characteristic feature of Sineglazka is a pale blue-violet color with dark eyes.
- This potato has been known for a long time and is famous for its unsurpassed taste.
- It has an average ripening period and an excellent harvest of large tubers, but it makes no sense to plant it in large quantities, since it does not store well.
- Usually grown in such a way as to be enjoyed in the summer-autumn period.
Picasso
- One of the tastiest types of potatoes. The tubers have an original pink painting, which is where the name comes from.
- Medium-late variety with high yield and good preservation.
- Tubers are smooth, large with tender pulp.
Tuleevsky
- Mid-season variety with very large tubers and high yield.
- Practically does not get sick and is well kept.
- It has excellent taste and a wide range of applications.
There are a lot of varieties of potatoes and each has certain advantages. You can always choose according to your taste.
Tell us what varieties of potatoes you prefer to grow on your site and why they are valuable. I look forward to your comments.
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