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The yellow-fruited potato variety Kolobok attracted Russian farmers and gardeners with its high yield and excellent taste. Description of the variety and reviews characterize the Kolobok potato as a mid-season variety with excellent taste characteristics.
The Kolobok potato was obtained by Russian breeders and has been listed in the State Register since 2005, as a variety recommended for industrial production in almost any region of the country. But the Central Black Earth Region is especially preferable for cultivation.
Characteristics of the variety
The potato variety Kolobok is distinguished by a semi-erect bush of medium height with small light green leaves. Wonderful clusters of white flowers adorn the bush.
Potato tubers Kolobok stand out:
- rounded-oval shape without irregularities and tubercles;
- rough skin with a yellow tinge;
- a small number of shallow, inconspicuous eyes;
- yellowish flesh on the cut of the tuber;
- insignificant starch content - up to 11-13%;
- good keeping quality;
- high resistance to many diseases;
- unpretentious care;
- versatility in use;
- excellent presentation;
- good transportability.
Each bush of the Kolobok variety can produce up to 15-18 tubers weighing from 90 to 140 g.
The high yield of the variety is also attractive - up to 25 t / ha. Unlike other varieties, Kolobok potatoes do not degenerate and do not reduce yield when planted for many years.
Potato Kolobok, as follows from the description of the variety, photos and reviews, demonstrates high culinary qualities:
- it boils well and quickly, keeping its shape;
- does not darken during cooking and retains color;
- contains a large amount of proteins and carotene;
- has a pleasant, fragrant taste;
- perfect for making potato products - chips, fries, mixtures with vegetables;
- can be used in dietetic food.
The small disadvantages that do not detract from the merits of the Kolobok variety include:
- sensitivity to watering and feeding;
- dense skin, difficult to clean.
Landing rules
The site for planting potatoes Kolobok should be prepared in the fall - dug deep and fertilized. In the spring, shallow plowing of the area and cleaning it from weeds with the simultaneous addition of phosphorus and potash fertilizers. The following simple rules will help speed up the ripening of potatoes Kolobok:
- the soil should warm up to +8 degrees to the planting depth, which is 10-12 cm, usually this period falls in the first half of May;
- for the eyes to begin to germinate, the soil must be moist, however, excess moisture can damage the plants;
- arrange plantings in a north-south direction to provide the bushes with good illumination;
- if groundwater rises close to the surface, seeds should be planted in high beds;
- the gap between the rows should provide easy care and be at least 60 cm, and between the holes - 30-35 cm, depending on the size of the tubers;
- a handful of wood ash and the same amount of humus or compost should be added to each hole;
- they can be replaced with complex fertilizers at the rate of 20 g per hole.
Preparation of planting material
The potato variety Kolobok perfectly adapts to different soils, although light soils are preferable. Not very whimsical to care for. However, there are certain features that should be taken into account when growing it. For planting, you need to select high-quality medium-sized tubers that are not damaged. Otherwise, they will have extremely weak resistance to external factors:
- weather conditions;
- pests or diseases;
- soil features.
Before planting, the pre-selected healthy seed material of the Kolobok variety is germinated in the light up to 2-3 cm. Many additionally process the tubers with such means as Albit. Such treatment will accelerate the development of plants and protect them from pests and disease.
Care features
The first hilling of the potato variety Kolobok, judging by the description and photo, is carried out when the bushes grow up to 25 cm. After 2-3 weeks, the next hilling is carried out. During this period, abundant watering is necessary, as the formation of ovaries occurs. Sprinkling tops is useful in the dry season. After flowering, abundant watering of potatoes is harmful, it can lead to infection with late blight. For its prevention, you can treat the bushes with the drug Poliram.
During the season, 2-3 additional feeding of potato Kolobok with potassium compounds in combination with mullein or dung are necessary. During this period, nitrogen fertilizers are undesirable, as they will lead to the growth of green mass to the detriment of the fruits. To prevent the soil from drying out, hilling and mulching are used.
Disease and pest control
Despite the high resistance of the Kolobok potato to common potato diseases, it is necessary to periodically carry out preventive treatments of the bushes. It is recommended to treat the plantings twice with preparations containing copper. A good preventive measure is to change the site for a potato plantation. It is useful to choose beds for planting potatoes where radish or cabbage grew.
The most common potato pests are aphids and the Colorado potato beetle. The wireworm harms tubers by making moves in them. Against pests of the potato variety Kolobok, reviews are advised to use insecticides, treating bushes and soil. Special preparations are used against the Colorado potato beetle. Means such as Bitiplex will help prevent the appearance of Colorado beetles. When using chemicals, you must carefully read the instructions and act in accordance with them. If the potato plantation is small, then collecting beetle larvae will be an effective and environmentally friendly way.
Storing potatoes
In the summer, you can partially break in the potatoes, but they fully ripen around mid-September. Drying of the stems is a sign of its ripening. Before harvesting, for convenience, cut off all the tops. The harvested crop is sorted and laid out under a canopy for drying. Even healthy tubers are selected for the seed fund of the Kolobok variety and, after drying, are laid for separate storage.
At home, Kolobok potatoes can be stored: in a basement or cellar, closet or pantry, in any dark unheated room.
Dried and sorted potatoes are placed in wooden boxes, pre-treated with a strong solution of potassium permanganate. There must be a ventilation system in the room to prevent:
- dampness;
- stagnant air;
- the appearance of mold.
The storage area for potatoes should also be equipped with good thermal insulation to effectively protect potatoes from low temperatures in winter and high ones in summer. Foam is often used as a thermal insulation material. Roofing material provides a high degree of waterproofing.
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Conclusion
Potato Kolobok has excellent characteristics as an excellent mid-season variety with high yields. When you follow the simple rules of care, it will provide tasty smooth tubers, which makes it popular among farmers.
