Description of the variety of Tuleevsky potatoes
Potatoes in our country are as popular as bread. As you know, a lot of different dishes can be prepared from potatoes. Amateur gardeners appreciate very simple and early ripening varieties that can be easily grown even by novice gardeners. One of these popular varieties is Tuleyevsky potatoes. The description indicates that the Tuleyev variety was created by the breeders of the Kemerovo region and gave the name thanks to the governor of the region - Aman Tuleyev. Tuleyevsky potatoes are willingly planted in the fields, as well as on farms and personal subsidiary plots.
Description of the variety of Tuleevsky potatoes
Before you purchase such a variety of fruits for planting in your garden, you should carefully study the description and find out if such a variety can be successfully grown in your climatic zone.
Variety characteristic
Tuleyevsky potatoes have snow-white inflorescences. The fruit is oval. The yield and taste of the variety are simply excellent. As other gardeners have noted, there is no need to use force when digging up, since the tubers are easy to dig up.
Gardeners from their own experience claim that a crop from one bush can be harvested up to twenty tubers per hole, which is not bad at all. Also, agricultural farmers claim that there are much fewer small fruits, which means that the yield doubles, which is a big plus. The weight of one tuber is 250-350 grams. With proper care, the weight of one fruit can reach up to 500 grams.
The variety is suitable for almost all regions of our country and can be planted in such large regions as: Altai Territory, western and eastern Siberia, northern parts starting from Yakutia, as well as the entire territory of Primorsky Territory. Potatoes differ from other varieties in their early ripening period.
From the moment of planting to obtaining tasty fruits, it takes about 100 days.
Advantages of the Tuleyev variety of potatoes
Potatoes have excellent keeping quality and resistance to late blight and pests, unlike other varieties that are often prone to rot. Thanks to good care and storage, the fruits are in good condition until the end of the season, and thus are resistant to parasites and rot. This variety can be stored all year round and not be afraid that the variety will deteriorate. If you observe the temperature and storage regime of vegetables, then you can keep the tubers in good condition until the middle of summer next year. The only thing worth paying attention to is not resistance to golden nematode.
- Taste qualities are so developed and balanced that no matter how you cook such a variety, it turns out very tasty.
- Another plus is that when digging up and storing, rotted fruits are rarely found. But it is precisely this deficiency that spoils a large number of fruits that do not even reach the end of spring.
- Tuleevsky potatoes can be stored in different conditions and not deteriorate, which means they are less prone to rot.
- Gardeners claim that this species is drought tolerant. Potatoes can withstand any period of drought, especially in regions where it rains with a long break or is completely absent for a long time. Usually, in this situation, some of the fruits of weak varieties die or the yield decreases by half.
- The seed potato variety Tuleyevsky has good early maturity. The ripening period is a little over 3 months.
Correct planting of potatoes
Tubers must be treated with ash before planting.
The description indicates that the only thing that is needed for planting in open ground is the correct premature preparation. Before planting, the tubers need warming up and a warm room. To do this, in a room with bright lighting, the tubers are distributed in an even layer for several weeks. In this way, potatoes are protected from diseases during planting, which are more resistant to cold.
Tubers are planted in the grooves, and before that they are cut and warmed up for several days. It is recommended to plant it not thickly and before planting it is worth sprinkling the tubers with wood ash.
Wood ash protects the planting material from a number of diseases and pests, and also covers and treats cut marks. Ordinary amateur gardeners who are engaged in planting carefully cover the holes with grass, which protects the tubers from disease. In principle, the planting procedure is no different from other varieties of vegetables. This potato is good because it does not require special care. The gardener is not required to devote all his time to planting, but general care should be carried out regularly.
Choosing tubers for planting
It is worth carefully checking the planting material before planting Tuleyevsky potatoes. The tubers must be free of damage and dents. When buying planting material, you should carefully consider the choice of the seller, since many unscrupulous sellers can slip the wrong variety. If you are planning to plant Tuleyevsky potatoes for the first time, then it is best to plant very few tubers in order to try and see how the plantings will grow in your climatic zone.
The soil should be well fertilized before planting, since on high-quality soils, the fruits are more voluminous and the taste improves. In general, the characteristic of the Tuleyevsky variety is good and it is not difficult to grow it, but in order for the fruits to turn out good and taste at their best, you will have to work hard. Thanks to this patience, many gardeners have received an excellent and bountiful harvest.
Rules for growing Tuleevsky potatoes
- For the first time, the variety is spud when the first shoots appear. This is necessary in order to strengthen and insulate the roots.
- It is recommended to do hilling a second time during the flowering period. By this period, the planting will already become larger, which means that hilling is simply necessary.
- The third time you can huddle when the tops are already leaning down. This is done in order to strengthen the landing, protecting it from fractures and crushing. Since this variety requires hilling up to three times over the entire season, this schedule must be strictly followed.
- The variety does not need watering, as it grows well in natural conditions without watering. The variety is drought tolerant and can be left without watering for a long time, therefore it is suitable for large areas where watering problems may arise.
- Despite the fact that the general characteristics of this potato are very good, in order to achieve a bountiful harvest, chemical fertilizers cannot be used. Ammonium nitrate is not appropriate here, since Tuleyevsky potatoes do not tolerate it well, but manure and humus are well suited. Treatment with chicken droppings also works well. If the soil is already saturated and has been fertilized earlier, then there is no need for additional fertilization.
Storing potatoes
If you decide to plant tubers for next year, then you should choose a good planting material for seeds, which must be properly stored.Also, tubers of this variety should not be interfered with with other species, but should be kept in a separate compartment. Before lowering the fruits for storage, they should be washed and laid out in a thin layer in a bright place. After the tubers are dry, they can be stored in a room with an air temperature above 3 C.
If there is a malfunction with the air temperature, then the seed tubers can be insulated with hay or straw, placing the material on top with a small layer. If hay or straw is not at hand, then you can take any insulation material. Usually, places such as basements and cellars are immediately available with an insulation system. If you follow the storage conditions correctly, then your vegetables will not deteriorate for a long time and will retain all the useful substances.