Description of the early variety of potato "Elmundo", its characteristics and photos

Elmundo potato is an early ripe table variety of Dutch selection. A distinctive feature - a large number of tubers.

It tolerates transportation, is resistant to mechanical damage. Mainly grown as early potatoes. Suitable for all soil types.

From this article you will learn everything about this variety, its features and characteristics, conditions for cultivation and other subtleties.

Variety spread

The potato variety "Elmundo" was bred in the Netherlands. The originator is Kws Potato.

In 2013, the variety was included in the state register for the Central Chernozem region, the Caucasus and the North-West region. Actively grown in Voronezh, Lipetsk, Ryazan, Moscow, Yaroslavl, Vladimir regions.

Also grown in Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and other countries. Can grow on all types of soil.. Suitable loamy, turf, sandy, sheet soil. It is important to consider that the soil should be slightly acidic.

With a high concentration of the root system will not be able to actively develop. Tubers can be deformed. It can tolerate drought and sudden changes in temperature.

Important! Before planting the tuber in the hole should throw a small amount of wood ash. Thanks to this tool, tubers increase starchiness.

Description

Erect bushes, leafy, tall. In height reach more than 70 cm. The leaves are elongated, emerald hue. Have a small serrated edge. A corolla of flowers is snow-violet. The anthocyanin hue of the buds is very weak.

Variety of potatoes "Elmundo" has a large number of tuberswhat is its different characteristic. One bush forms from 10 to 25 tubers.

You can compare this figure with the same for other varieties using the table below:

Fruits are elongated, with rounded edges. They have shallow, miniature eyes. The peel of potatoes is thin, has an amber shade. The flesh is soft, amber-beige. The weight of one tuber is 100-130 grams. Starch content varies between 11-14%. The potato “Elmundo” is very interesting, we have reviewed the description of the variety, photos are provided below.

A photo

The appearance of this wonderful potato:

Yield

Subspecies "Elmundo" has a high yield. After the first shoots, fruit ripening occurs on the 45-46 day. 245-345 centners of potatoes are harvested from 1 ha. The maximum yield is 510 centners.

Harvesting is recommended twice. The first digging is carried out on the 45th day after germination, the second - on the 55th day. In cool vegetable stores at a temperature of above 3 ° C, 4-6 months are stored. The quality is up to 97%.

How to store potatoes, how to do it in the winter, what time periods exist and how is storage in boxes different, see separate articles on our website. You may also be interested in materials about the storage of peeled root vegetables and in the refrigerator.

Potatoes of this variety are intended for wholesale and retail. Sold in markets, in stores and hypermarkets. It has excellent product specifications. Marketability is 80-98%. Can be transported over long distances. Resistant to various mechanical damage.

In the table below you can get acquainted with such indicators as the quality and yield of potatoes of different varieties:

Purpose of tubers

The grade has table appointment. It has excellent taste. Designed for cooking type A and B. Razvarivaetsya very weak. For mashing is not suitable. Designed for cooking various soups, main courses. You can make boulanger, country-style potatoes, french fries, potato balls, hot sandwiches from potatoes of this subspecies. The fruits are recommended to use as a filling for pies and casseroles. Also intended for the manufacture of potato juice.

Growing up

Before landing, you must choose a place. The area should be well lit, without groundwater. Fertilizers are applied to the soil, then they are carefully watered. The recommended landing scheme is standard: 35x65 cm.

About how and when to apply fertilizer and how to do it properly when planting, read the individual articles of the site.

Sowing depth should not exceed 10 cm. During the growing season it is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil. It is important that the soil is not stone. Periodically, the land loosened.

It is also necessary to remove all weeds. Weeds growing around Elmundo bushes can take all the nutrients. You can use such agronomic method as mulching.

Important! The subspecies responds well to feed application. In most cases, the variety is fertilized with potash or phosphate fertilizers.

In addition to fertilizers in the cultivation of potatoes are often used, and other drugs and chemicals.

We offer you a useful article on the benefits and dangers of fungicides and herbicides.

We also prepared a series of useful materials on various agrotechnical methods of growing potatoes. Read all about the Dutch technology, about the cultivation of root vegetables in bags, in barrels and under straw.

Diseases and pests

"Elmundo" has excellent resistance to viruses and various diseases. Highly resistant to cancer, golden cyst nematode, Alternaria, fomoz and fusarium wilt fruits. Medium resistant to twisting leaves, late blight of the fruit, striped and wrinkled mosaic.

Of the pests, the variety strikes Colorado beetles. Insects do not exceed 1 cm in length. They begin their activity during the growing season. Can eat buds, leaves, stems. No less harmful and their larvae.

The destruction of the tops of 30-40% leads to a strong decrease in yield by 20-30%. 80% damage results in a 50% yield reduction. Insects survive the winter period deep in the ground. You can get rid of the pest with the help of folk remedies or chemicals using insecticide sprays.

Potato "Elmundo" was bred in the Netherlands. It has excellent resistance to various diseases. Requires systematic care.

It responds well to fertilizing. It can tolerate drought and sudden changes in temperature. Designed for home cooking.

Below in the table you will find links to materials about potatoes with different ripening terms:

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