Potato variety Uladar belongs to the early harvest. Bred by Belarusian breeders, and in 2008 included in the state register. The variety is young, well zoned for growing in the middle lane. He has not yet received mass distribution among gardeners, but every year more and more people give him preference.
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Description of potato varieties Uladar
Uladar is considered one of the earliest varieties: under the description from germination to technical maturity, it passes only 75 days. Bushes are small, almost erect. The leaves have a bright green color and small size.
Flowers of Oladar have a red-violet color. Mature tubers are predominantly round-oval in shape, their surface is smooth. The skin is yellow and the flesh is yellowish. Tuber can reach mass in 130 grams.
Characteristic
As for sugars, their share is approximately equal to 0.42%. This ensures good taste characteristics. On a ten-point scale, this grade scored 7 points.
Uladar bushes are quite compact, not spreading. This greatly facilitates the processing and further care after planting.
The story of the appearance in the Belarusian selection
A number of scientists have been working on the selection of a variety, including:
- I. Carol;
- L. Vologdina;
- V. Makhanko;
- G. Piskun.
That they were assigned authorship. It should be noted that Uladar is a rather young variety, because only in 2008 it was included in the State Register and recommended for cultivation in the Central region. During this time, he managed to conquer the hearts of not only Belarusians, but also to get far beyond the borders of the republic.
Yield
The bush of this variety can give a harvest in 8-13 tubers weighing 90-160 grams. These are very good indicators, which most experienced gardeners pay attention to.
When industrial cultivation of one hectare can be collected up to 600 centners potatoes, however, the first digging gives, as a rule, a much smaller crop: about 350 centners.
Advantages and disadvantages
If a potato has managed in a short time to attract the attention of not only the residents of his country, but also to get far beyond its borders, then he should have a number of advantages over his competitors.
These include the following:
- short ripening and the possibility of obtaining a very early harvest;
- high yield;
- smooth shape and smooth surface of the tuber;
- excellent product specifications;
- wonderful taste;
- excellently stored;
- good resistance to mechanical damage;
- resistance to pathogens;
- high yield of commodity tubers.
Naturally, Uladar is not devoid of certain shortcomings, which must also be considered. The first is that in some areas this variety severely affected by the Colorado potato beetle. Plants must be protected and processed with modern preparations designed to combat this pest.
Features of growing
Agrotechnology
Uladar does not require particularly complex agronomic techniques, it can grow on almost any type of soil. Still plant nitrogen demandingcontained in the soil, as well as to phosphorus. Also the soil should not lack potassium.
Growing rules
If the landing is carried out on the site where there is always moisture, then should not be very deep tubers (5-6 centimeters are enough).
The combing method of planting is used mainly in areas where pre-leveling has been carried out. In this case, the depth of landing is kept at the level of 7-8 centimeters. But if the area is quite dry, then the prepared tubers are planted to a depth of 12-13 centimeters.
During the season remove weeds, weed beds. During the season, spend about two interrow treatments. No need to plant bushes very close to each other, air and light must be supported to the soil. As a rule, standard landing patterns are used for this.
Planting: when and how to plant
Shortly before planting, take care of the seed material gave sprouts. If the storage place of tubers is cool, then you will need to move them to a warm room.
Immediately before planting, it is recommended to treat the tubers with drugs. to combat pests and fungal diseases. This measure is not mandatory, but subsequently the crop will be less affected by negative factors and will be protected.
Care rules
In the process of growth, the potatoes need to be watered periodically. Terms and volumes depend on the type and condition of the soil. Standard for the season held 3-4 wateringHowever, this number is adjusted depending on specific weather and climatic conditions. Should be guided by the general condition of the bush and soil.
During the season is held at least two treatments from pests (first of all from the Colorado potato beetle). After sprouting, they carefully inspect the plantings, and when mass accumulations of these insects are detected, the bushes are treated with special preparations. The proportions and area of processing are indicated by the manufacturer on the package.
Potato Uladar is very picky about the nitrogen content in the soil, so you need to feed the plants after germination phosphate and nitrogen fertilizers. In the second half of the growing season make potassium. Organic fertilizing will not be superfluous, but the main thing here is not to overdo it.
Landings are trying to keep clean, eliminating weeds. The first weeding is done when the height of seedlings reaches 7-10 centimeters, and then as needed.
During the garden season weed at least two times. In addition, at least once hilling is carried out (when the plants exceed a height of 10 centimeters). This favors the penetration of air to the tubers. The soil is kept loose until harvest.
When to dig and how to store
You should dig potatoes after the tops wither, the leaves turn yellow and fall off, but the stems are still green. At this time, the tubers have excellent product characteristics and keeping quality.
In the middle lane, as a rule, the harvest falls on August-early September. These dates are not accurate and are adjusted depending on weather and climatic conditions. For harvesting is better to choose sunny and dry weather.
Before you send the tubers for storage, they should dry and air open air. Then, sorting and selection of damaged or defective tubers are performed, and only after that the harvest is put into boxes and baskets.
Potato Uladar perfectly stored, does not require additional trouble in the process of growing. When cooking culinary dishes has great reviews hostesses. It is suitable for both frying and baking, and for cooking. Tubers do not boil soft, retain flavor and have excellent taste. Regarding cultivation: with a favorable climate for the year they get two harvests of this variety, and this is beneficial for gardeners.