Seed potatoes Svitanok Kyiv

Mid-early high-yielding potato variety "Kyiv Svitanok" bred in Ukraine by employees of the Institute of Potato Growing of the National Academy of Sciences in the 80s of the twentieth century. In 1987, the variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements with permission for cultivation in latitudes with a continental, sharply continental, and temperate climate.

To this day, "Svitanok" considered one of the best domestic varieties of potatoes. It is very popular with gardeners and farmers of the former Soviet republics. The culture has successfully adapted to the climatic conditions of the Central, Middle Volga, Ural, West Siberian, Far Eastern regions, as well as in the North-Western part of Russia.

Varie Features

Plant. Svitanka bushes upright, low, compact. They have strong stems, and a powerful, well-developed root system. The foliage is dark green, medium-sized, the number of leaves is moderate. Potato blooms profusely with purple or pink flowers.

Tubesoval, medium size – weight 90-120 gr. Peel – thin with deep eyes, can be yellow and pink. Pulp – creamy, delicious. Tasting score 5 points out of 5. "Svitanok Kyiv" refers to table varieties of class C – strongly boiled soft, suitable for cooking, stewing, mashed potatoes. Starch content: 18-24%. Transportability, marketability and keeping quality are high: 95-96%. The variety is suitable for storage and sale.

Yield «Svitanka» above average: 8 & minus 12 selected tubers are formed on the bush; 210-300 kg of potatoes are harvested from 1 weave, per hectare – up to 460 c. The ripening time of the variety depends on climatic conditions, the warmer the climate, the earlier the tubers form and ripen. Mostly harvesting takes place in July-August.

Planting and care

Potato "Svitanok Kyiv" does not require special agrotechnical knowledge and skills. Caring for him is quite simple.

Diseases and pests. The variety is resistant to cancer and rhizoctoniosis. Possesses average susceptibility – to mosaic viruses, common scab and blackleg. Subject to – late blight and viral leaf curl.

Deadlines. The landing of "Svitanka" carried out in the spring, after the soil has warmed up at least 20-30 cm deep, & nbsp; and the soil temperature reached +7°C and above. It is desirable that the period of return frosts has passed. In the southern latitudes, potatoes are planted in April, in the northern – in the 2nd half of May.

Soil. "Svitanok" unpretentious to the choice of soil, but best of all bears fruit on loose, sandy soil, fertilized with organic matter and minerals. Enrichment of the soil with organic matter at the future site is carried out in the fall, digging it up with cow or horse manure and superphosphate.

Water. In prolonged hot and dry weather, potatoes need additional watering once every 7-12 days. At the same time, it is important not to get carried away with irrigation, because. excess moisture can lead to the death of the root system and damage to tubers. A drip irrigation system will help save time and organize a metered water supply. After each moistening, including rains, the soil around the plants is loosened to break the formed crust, which prevents air exchange with the roots.

Weeding. Weeds around the plants begin to be removed 7 days after planting, the procedure is repeated as needed.

Hilling «Svitanka of Kyiv» carried out twice per season: when the tops reach 15 cm and during the flowering period of the bushes. The earth is poured almost on 2/3 of the bush. Plots with an area of more than 3 acres – harrowed.

Feeding. 2-3 times per season, you can support plants with foliar mineral supplements based on potassium, saltpeter, superphosphate. This will improve the quality of the tubers and increase the yield of the variety. It is best to purchase ready-made compositions for potatoes in specialized stores or nurseries.

Beware of counterfeit planting material! Buy seed potatoes "Svitanok Kyiv" in nurseries and specialized stores.

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