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The variety is known for its undemanding care, high taste and the fact that it keeps well during the winter. Even an inexperienced gardener can grow Arizona potatoes with virtually no loss.
The variety was developed by Dutch breeders. In 2013 it was registered in the State Seed Register. The variety was introduced there in the Central and Central Chernozem regions.
The ripening period lasts from 70 to 80 days. The average yield is from 225 to 408 centners per hectare.
Potatoes
Features of the variety
The bush is medium in size, while it is spreading, contains large green leaves. Potato stems are straight. Has a developed root system. When ripe, relatively large potato corollas are formed.
One root vegetable by weight can reach from 112 to 150 grams. It has an oval shape. The eyes on the potato are small. The rind is yellow. The flesh of potatoes is light yellow. Potato fruits can contain from 13% to 16% starch. When boiling, potatoes hardly boil over and are distinguished by a relatively neat appearance.
Agricultural technology of cultivation
Before planting, you need to make sure that the potatoes are of good quality. It is unacceptable to use those that have mechanical damage.
Make sure the soil is not too acidic before planting. If it needs to be adjusted, then one way to improve the properties is to mix the earth with wood ash.
Growth stimulants are sometimes used. One of the common options is Epin. If you take one ampoule of the drug and dilute it in 400 ml of water, then this amount is enough to process 200 tubers. This procedure is carried out one day before landing.
If onions or cabbage used to grow at the planting site, then this site is suitable for growing potatoes on it.
Planting for Arizona potatoes begins in early or mid-May. Before starting work, you need to make sure that the earth is suitable for its characteristics - it is already dry enough. It is important that at the time of planting the soil temperature is not lower than 12 degrees.
Of course, before starting work, you need to clear the site of weeds and debris. After that, the earth is loosened.
During planting, soil is poured into pre-prepared pits, which is pre-mixed with humus and peat.
The pits for this variety are made less deep than usual - only 10 centimeters. Their dimensions are 30 centimeters long and wide. Disembarkation is done on beds, the distance between which should be about 30 centimeters. Moreover, the width of the beds is taken equal to 70 centimeters.
Arizona potatoes in the beds
This variety is considered to be relatively unpretentious to care for.
But at the same time, certain rules must be observed:
- It is recommended to make the beds for planting relatively high;
- It must be remembered that watering is required only in hot weather;
- Mulching the soil is recommended to help it retain moisture;
- Nitrogen fertilizers are not used for feeding, potash and phosphorus fertilizers are taken;
- Top dressing is done at a time when root crops are formed;
- No later than a week before, you must trim the tops. In this case, the roots will receive more nutrients;
- After harvesting, you need to spend some time in order to dry the potatoes. This will help him get through the winter better.
Part of the harvested crop
Comparison with other varieties
This variety has a number of important advantages compared to others:
- Its peculiarity is that it has good resistance to pests and diseases. For example, high protection against aureus nematodes and potato crayfish is known;
- Storability, which is 95%, is a very high indicator. This potato variety is able to survive the winter with little or no loss;
- A high-quality commercial appearance can also be attributed to one of the advantages of the variety. If you buy it for a festive table, it will delight everyone who tastes it;
- The variety has excellent taste;
- Since these potatoes hardly deteriorate when stored properly, they are suitable for long distance transport.
This potato variety can be purchased not only in Moscow, but also everywhere in the Central Russia.
