10 best varieties of potatoes for the middle band

Potatoes are one of the most popular, inexpensive and readily available products in the country, and especially in its central part. From it you can cook a huge amount of delicious dishes. Few people know that under a certain recipe a special type of potato is needed so that everything will turn out beautiful, fragrant and appetizing. Some of them boil soft, while others retain their shape, but change color. What kind of variety is universal, but not whimsical in care, withstands the constantly changing weather conditions of the middle part of Russia and has a high capacity for storage - a difficult question.

The choice is so great that most amateur gardeners are lost when searching and find their ideal only after a few years, having spent a lot of money, time and effort. To facilitate this process and get rid of unnecessary fuss, below is the ranking of the best varieties of potatoes for the middle band. It was compiled on the basis of feedback from amateur gardeners, entrepreneurs, experts and experts in this field, so you should trust him and choose the "one" who might become someone's "taste of childhood."

Top 10 best varieties of potatoes for the middle band

10 Red Scarlet

The Dutch brother of Russian potatoes is very popular in central Russia and in its southern part. This is due to its excellent characteristics and excellent taste. He is considered one of the most red-skinned fruit. Thanks to the "red", it easily stands out from the rest of the yellow counterparts. The tuber has the shape of an oval. The touch is smooth, small eyes can appear, but this is rare. When the fruit is cut, one can see a monotonous dense yellow flesh. A large number of tubers are formed on one bush, each weighing about 100 grams.

The bush is low and straight, and the tops are rather thick, sweeping. The leaves are dark green with a slightly wavy edge. During flowering red-lilac or soft-purple inflorescences are formed. The Red Scarlet's quality is excellent, small peelings can appear on the skin, but this does not affect the taste of the potato. The plant belongs to the early, and the first harvest can be harvested after 75 days. Often it is grown for home use or small sales. Well suited for cooking "crispy" dishes.

9 Zhukovsky

Tubers of a root crop considerably differ from others in the color: a yellow-brown basis with violet impregnations and small eyes. During flowering the bush turns into a red-purple bouquet. The plant height is average, the greens are not very spreading, the leaves are small and bright green. In general, the variety is quite tiny and will look harmonious on small areas. It is better to plant in early May to feast on fresh potato dishes already in the middle of July (the fruits will be small). Lovers of large and even tubers will have to wait until August - it is then that a beautiful, large crop is produced.

When cutting the root, you can see a good firm flesh, but slightly watery.When cooking, it does not crumble, and retains its shape. It has an average taste, according to experts. Zhukovsky will not be stored for a long time, so it should be consumed before the onset of cold weather. Amateur gardeners say that the mashed potatoes are pretty ordinary, but they are great for frying and salads. It will be especially tasty in July: you can cook in a “uniform” or clean it.

8 Blue-eyed

Many call Sineglazka “the taste of childhood” for its slightly sweetish taste and velvet texture. Some experts believe the root vegetable with purple spots on the skin is not the most successful, because of its low keeping quality. Large volumes of product are difficult to store, but for small areas it is the best option that can be found. Growing it will not be a lot of work, but some basic conditions must still be observed. There is another name for the variety - Hannibal, which appeared earlier, but did not bring great popularity to the variety.

The new name contributed to a more rapid spread of seeds throughout the country, mainly in the central part. The plant adapts well to environmental conditions and withstands temperature changes. It can be attributed to mid-season. A large and appetizing crop is recommended to be harvested in the second half of August, although the moment of full ripening may last until September. In cooking, it is universal: you can cook, simmer, fry and bake, while the taste will always be top notch.

7 Nakra

Another popular variety, suitable not only for dining purposes, but also for starch production and the production of crisp potatoes such as chips and other snacks. Since it was registered in the northern part, it is perfect for growing anywhere in the country, due to its high resistance even to very harsh climatic conditions. High erect bushes with small flowers of lilac color during the period of maturation are more like a flower bed, and not a plot with potatoes. Green foliage harmoniously complements this picture.

The tubers at Nakra are oval-round, smooth with a red skin. They grow beautiful and even, which not everyone can boast. A high yield is guaranteed, even if the plant has not been properly cared for, which makes it one of the most attractive. When planting does not require complex manipulations, everything is done in the usual way. Another advantage is the long-term storage, which allows the fruit to be stored without loss of properties and presentation. There is no need to mention the taste qualities, a wide range of applications (from starch to chips) and wide popularity do it yourself.

6 Blue

The bush is of medium height, erect and not very spreading, while the green has a considerable volume. The leaves retain their rich dark green color, and the inflorescences are usually white-purple with a yellowish-orange core. The fruit has a yellow peel, at first glance it may seem that the potato is in a fishnet, because of the corresponding pattern. For the tuber is characterized by the formation of small and shallow eyes. In general, it is smooth. When cutting, you can see the white flesh, which does not change its shade during heat treatment.

The blueness is mid-season and gives a good big harvest. With a lucky scenario, with a couple of hundred can collect up to 3000 kg. It is resistant to the most common diseases, and what is important for the middle band, tolerates temperature fluctuations, and even drought. It grows well in those areas where groundwater is quite high. Planting is recommended in late April - early May, but on condition that April was warm. In general, to collect an excellent harvest of Blue, you need to correctly calculate the landing time and weather conditions, otherwise you can be left with nothing.

5 Luck

The truly successful variety managed to bring the Russian breeders. It is well adapted for the central regions, which means it will produce a high yield there and show its high qualities, such as: resistance to adverse weather conditions and parasites, long-term storage and pleasant taste. Bushes of medium height, rather sprawling, have medium-sized frosted bright green leaves. In the period of flowering white lush hats appear that adorn the land. Fruits are round and dense. The peel has a cream shade with small dark splashes. The flesh is white, but the use of fertilizers can affect it: when cooking, darkening of the root crop is possible.

The yield is remarkable - up to 20 tubers from one bush. The fruits themselves have an impressive weight. The variety is early, so the first harvest can be obtained within a month and a half after planting. This is a great option for those gardeners and entrepreneurs who do not have great patience and love to get all the best and tasty before others. Already at this time you can collect up to 20 tons, and if you give more time to ripen tubers, you can get twice as many potatoes.

4 Lorch

Potatoes, time-tested and not losing their popularity to this day. A large number of plants recently bred by domestic plant breeders cannot surpass Lorch in either taste or appearance. It belongs to the middle late, which is a good option not only for the middle band. Tubers are large and elongated, the weight of the fruit is just over 100 grams. Thin, smooth, yellow skin and attracts to cook and eat the fruit. It should be noted that when cooking the white flesh turns out friable and slightly sweet, it does not darken.

Tubers have good keeping quality, so you should not be afraid to grow them for storage, they do not lose their presentation for a long time. Bushes are tall, quite lush with a large number of leaves. Light green, lightly textured. Flowers are not white, found in most brethren, but pale pink-purple with a yellow heartstone will be a decoration for the vegetable garden, a pleasant eye. Lorch is well resistant to diseases, but still needs additional protection. A good option for those who like to feast on the dishes from this root and surprise their loved ones with culinary masterpieces.

3 Monalisa

The foreign brother of the plant has long won Russian hearts that are not indifferent to potato dishes. Medium early, with elongated oval tubers, it is recommended to grow not for large-scale consumption on large plots, but for personal purposes in dacha or household plots. The ripening period is small - just over two months, the yield is hardly high, rather, it is average. The maximum number of fruits from one tuber is 12. It tolerates long periods of storage, without changing its taste and product properties. It is highly resistant to mechanical damage.

Many consumers say that Monaliza is great for cooking chips and other dishes with crispy potatoes, and it can also be boiled and baked. The flesh crumbles pleasantly in the mouth, tender and tasty, does not change the appetizing light yellow color in the cooking process. The variety is highly resistant to disease, but not frost. He tolerates them poorly, so it is suitable for cultivation in the southern and central parts of the country. In the care of unpretentious, but with due attention, will respond with a large crop. A great option for gardeners, gourmets.

2 knapweed

Perhaps, one of the most surprising and unusual varieties for the central part was brought out by domestic agronomists. Cornflower is considered better than its counterparts: it contains more substances needed by the human body, and is also the most resistant to various diseases. The maturation process lasts from 80 to 100 days. At least 9 tubers with a weight of about 100g / pc can be collected from each bush. The plant is of medium height with dense stems and small leaves. Inflorescences of soft pink color, which is rare for the bushes of potatoes.

This type is also distinguished by the fact that it is ideal for baby and dietary food due to its low starch content (almost two times less than others). Despite the fact that the color of the root is dark blue or dark purple, when cooked, the intensity of the color decreases, and the flesh generally has a beige color with small pink patches. It is worth noting that when cooking the fruits can crack, but not lose shape. Perfect for making mashed potatoes, stuffed dishes, but the tastiest thing is to eat it in a “uniform”, lightly salted. Due to the content of antioxidants, potatoes have a positive effect on the body.

1 Nevsky

In the second third of the last century, one of the most popular potato varieties was bred. It is the embodiment of high taste and good yield. The plant is able to withstand various diseases and adverse weather conditions. Currently, they planted a quarter of the land of the middle zone, it is purchased not only by owners of large plots, but also by summer residents. The fruit itself has a round-oval shape, a smooth, light-colored skin and small shallow eyes. Its weight ranges from 80 to 150 grams. The attractive kind of tuber helped the potatoes to win the love of consumers.

The bush is low, but “fluffy”. The leaves have a rich green color. Experts note that the greens rather quickly recover when they are damaged by insects, so during the ripening period the plot planted with this vegetable will not resemble an apocalypse. Bushes bloom not for long, but almost at the same time beautiful white caps. The productivity of Nevsky is wonderful: from one bush you can collect from 8 to 15 fruits, which is almost 1.5 kg. It responds well to fertilizer and proper care. Perfect for those who have small areas and want to get the maximum yield from them.

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Nevsky

knapweed

Monalisa

Lorch

Luck

Blue

Nakra

Blue-eyed

Zhukovsky

Red Scarlet

Typhoon

Udalets

Fairy tale

Odysseus

Revenge

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