A variety for table use Impala is a potato that is characterized as very early. He gained great popularity due to the fact that he always provides a consistently good crop. In addition, its tubers have a pleasant taste and do not darken as a result of heat treatment.
Consumer qualities and characteristics of tubers
The high-yielding variety Impala is a potato that, under suitable conditions, can be grown twice a season. This is mainly possible in the warm southern regions, where the earth is warmed early by the rays of the spring sun.
In 1995, the Impala potato variety was included in the State Register of Selection Achievements.
The bush of this plant stands straight, reaches a height of about 70 cm and is formed from four to five stems. The flowers have a white tint. Tubers reach ripeness in two and a half months from the date of emergence of seedlings. Under one bush, on average, up to 10 tubers are formed. But there are situations when they collect up to two dozen. Thanks to this, potatoes yield a yield of 50 tons per hectare. The number of tubers suitable for sale is more than 90%. Moreover, their mass ranges from 90 to 150 g. The tubers are well stored and do not germinate in heat for a long time.
Oval tubers with elongation - this is what a farmer has when planting an Impala variety. Potatoes are painted in a light yellow tint. Tubers are highly resistant to mechanical damage. Such is the Impala variety (potato). The description can be completed with information about the smoothness of the peel and the shallow occurrence of the eyes.
What diseases and pests does it have resistance to?
This information may be useful for those planning to grow this variety. And not only for sale, but also for yourself. Impala is a potato resistant to cancer pathogens and a nematode. It is practically not affected by viral diseases and scab. It also has a low sensitivity to tuberculosis tuberculosis pathogens. However, this disease certainly will not bypass its leaves. They have a high sensitivity to late blight. Moreover, the number of tubers will increase only until the moment when characteristic spots appear on the leaves.
It is necessary to carry out preventive measures in a timely manner to avoid possible infection or destruction by pests.
Some tips for growing potatoes
- For earlier harvesting, potatoes need to be sprouted. In addition, this will significantly increase the number of tubers under the plant bush.
- When planting such potatoes, it is important to ensure that the sprouts do not break off. Otherwise, the development of the plant will slow down, and this will lead to a decrease in yield.
- However, planting can be carried out by tubers that have not undergone preliminary heating, that is, directly from the cellar.
- In any case, you need to plant potatoes only in already warmed soil. Otherwise, the first seedlings may not be long.
- During planting, it is recommended to apply nitrogen fertilizer to the soil.
- The distance between adjacent tubers is best made equal to 30-35 cm.