The popularity of potatoes in our country can only be compared with the popularity of bread. A lot of dishes are prepared from this versatile vegetable, and to imagine a garden without a plot reserved for potatoes is generally unthinkable. There are many varieties. They differ not only in terms of maturation and productivity, but also in the form in which their taste qualities are optimally revealed. But Tuleyevsky potatoes can be consumed in absolutely any form, except, of course, raw.
Characteristics of this garden crop
This variety appeared as a result of the painstaking ten-year work of domestic breeders. Tuley potato has a mid-early maturity. Ripens on average in a hundred days. It is characterized by compact, medium-tall bushes with white flowers and dark green leaves. Oval tubers with superficial eyes are yellow in color, the same color in the pulp. The peel of a similar color has a mesh structure.
The yield of the variety is excellent. According to gardeners, it’s a pleasure to dig such potatoes. Variety Tuleevsky from one bush can produce up to twenty pieces of fruit. At the same time, small potatoes are extremely rare. On average, the weight of one potato can be 250-350 grams. In exceptional cases, with proper care, of course, he can reach a figure in a pound.
Potato Benefits
The potency of this potato is excellent. He is not afraid of diseases like scab, late blight, potato cancer, to which other varieties are so susceptible. And resistance to parasites and rot explains the good condition of potatoes after prolonged storage. However, in fairness it is worth making a reservation about the susceptibility of the variety to the golden potato nematode.
The unusual yield of the variety was discussed a little higher. Moreover, the number of crops does not depend much on geographical latitudes.
The unsurpassed tastes of boiled, fried and baked potatoes are noted by everyone who has ever tasted it. The standard taste of Adretta Tuleyevsky is in no way inferior. Spoiled tubers are extremely rare when dug up and after long storage.
Potato Tuleevsky is resistant to drought, as noted by the breeders themselves.
By maturity, the variety is not inferior to any other known variety.
Seed potato
Potatoes for planting this variety should be purchased in advance, since before planting it in the ground it will need to be warmed up in a warm room. For this, the Tuleyevsky potato, the description of which was presented above, should be laid out with a thick layer and left for several weeks. Illumination in the room should be good, but direct sunlight should not fall on warming tubers.
They prevent the formation in the potatoes of the enzyme corned beef, which is responsible for the protective properties of the variety from disease and cold weather. The light must be diffused.
How to plant a seed variety Tuleevsky
The variety is planted in the grooves. A few days before planting, seed tubers should be cut and allowed to warm up already in this state. To plant densely is not worth this potato. Variety Tuleevsky requires a place for development. The optimal planting pattern is 70 to 40. Before planting in the ground, each tuber should be dipped in wood ash. If there is opportunity, strength and patience, then the bottom of the hole should be covered with sweet grass or small twigs that can protect the seeds from suddenly returning frosts.
What care is required for the miraculous variety Tuleevsky
Potato Tuleyevsky does not need special care, but several rules should be taken into account when growing, as their precise implementation will ensure good yield. The first thing this variety really needs is hilling, which will need to be done three times in a season. The first time this will need to be done after the appearance of the first shoots. The second time - during the flowering period. And do not worry about the fact that the peduncles are damaged or come off at the same time. This does not affect the yield of potatoes . The third hilling occurs at the moment when the tops are already leaning towards the aisles.
Potato Tuleyevsky (description of the variety can be read above) does not need watering at all. Not a drop of water throughout the summer will require this unpretentious vegetable.
In the case of this variety, you will have to forget about the chemical fertilizers familiar to us. Superphosphate and ammonium nitrate are strictly prohibited. The variety responds well to manure and humus. If the land was previously fertilized, then this is not necessary.
However, reviews indicate possible voids in the middle of the tuber, which appear when there is a lack of boron in the soil. Tubers with voids inside cannot be stored for a long time. So it’s better to start experimenting with planting a small area in order to make sure that the soil is suitable and has all the nutrients necessary for this variety .
Tuleevsky storage
If the potato met all the expectations and there is a desire to plant it next year, then you can immediately select the required number of tubers and leave them for seeds. A place to store seeds should be found secluded, that is, seed tubers should not be next to other varieties. Fruits intended for food will be perfectly stored next door to other varieties.
Potatoes should be prepared for storage by washing it and laying it with a thin layer in a bright place. After drying, seed potatoes can be lowered to the place of main storage. The air temperature in the selected room should not be higher than +3 ° C. Humidity should be 95%. If a significant fluctuation in air temperature is expected, then seed tubers must be additionally insulated with a layer of straw or other improvised material.
Potato Tuleyevsky, the photo of which is presented above, according to reviews of gardeners, justifies its popularity. With a minimum of power, time and financial costs, the crop is simply magnificent.