Vineta potatoes grow in areas of Europe with little rainfall. He does not need special agricultural techniques during planting and growth. Vineta potato was bred almost 30 years ago in Germany according to the genetic code of the Adretta variety.
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Main characteristics of the variety
It takes about 45 days from planting potatoes to harvesting. The yield is from 12 to 16 tons per hectare. After 50 days, this figure increases and can reach 23 tons per hectare. About 10-12 tubers ripen on one bush.
Tuber weight varies from 60 to 95 grams. Marketability reaches almost 100%. Starch content - up to 15%. Potatoes of this variety are perfectly stored in winter. Keeping quality exceeds 80%.
Vineta tolerates mechanical damage well. This potato is unpretentious in choosing a planting site and soil.
It can also be grown in the southern regions, as it has a high drought tolerance rate.
Sprawling bush, small leaves. Plant height - 20-30 cm. The tubers form close to each other. The shape of the potatoes is oval-round. The peel is yellowish, slightly rough. The depth of the eyes is small - up to 0.5 mm. The potato is light yellow on the cut.
Growing Vineta potatoes
When planting Vineta potatoes, it is necessary to take into account what used to grow in this area. The high nitrogen content in the soil is bad for the cultivation:
- reduces productivity;
- slows down the growth of potatoes;
- worsens winter keeping quality.
It is best to plant potatoes in areas where cereals, winter crops and legumes were previously grown. Perennial grasses such as lupine or flax are also suitable.
Excessive moisture damages potatoes. Therefore, it is not recommended to plant it in areas with high air humidity and water it too much.
They are often planted in April. Sowing depth - 7-10 cm.
During growth, it is necessary to constantly loosen the ground, remove weeds and water the space between the rows. This variety grows well in economic zones and in summer cottages. The most suitable countries for cultivation are Russia, Ukraine and Moldova.
Storing potatoes
After harvesting, the potatoes are sent to dry in a well-ventilated area. Humidity should be low, and air temperature from +15 degrees. It is impossible for the crop to fall in direct sunlight.
After drying, it is advisable to disband the potatoes in bags or nets. Store in dry, cool and ventilated areas. Under the right conditions, no more than 12% of the crop loses its presentation during the winter.
Vineta potatoes work well for germination for replanting. To do this, increase the humidity and storage temperature. The first shoots appear quickly. This variety was bred with the aim of making a profit when growing.
Vineta is good for frying and boiling. During boiling, the potatoes become a little crumbly. It darkens a little during cooking - up to 10%.
Veneta quickly became a popular variety all over the world due to its simplicity in cultivation. Now this potato is successfully used in cooking. High quality characteristics of the plant allow it to be used in gardening and business.
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