Dutchman popular in Russia - potato “Colombo”: description of the variety, photo, characteristics

Colombo potatoes have long and firmly gained wide popularity among amateur gardeners. And all because this variety has a great taste, it can be transported over long distances with little or no loss and is well resistant to diseases and pests.

In this article we have prepared for you a detailed description of the variety, its main characteristics. You will also learn what conditions must be met for successful cultivation and whether prevention is needed to prevent diseases and attack by pests.

Colombo potato variety description

Colombo potatoes (Colomba) were hybridized in the Netherlands. The originator is HZPC Holland. Included in the state register of the Russian Federation in the middle belt of the country, the Caucasus region and the Central Black Soil Region.

It is widely spread in different regions, including among Russian amateur gardeners. Variety is intended for growing in the open ground. Planting tubers produced in May. Recommended sowing scheme: 35x60 cm. Planting depth: 9-10 cm.

Planting must be done after perennial grasses, cereals or legumes. Loves a slightly acidic soil. Actively grows in loamy soil or black soil.

Important! Before planting, you must carefully select a place. Do not plant potatoes near groundwater. Experienced gardeners note that this subspecies of potato does not tolerate overmoistening. Therefore, it is important to properly organize watering.

Yield

Refers to medium-early varieties. From planting tubers to technical ripeness takes 70-75 days. Subspecies high-yielding. 220-420 centners of fruits are harvested from one hectare.

The table presents data on the yield of other varieties of potatoes:

In warm regions, it is possible to harvest twice a year. Colombo potato has high product quality. Can be transported over long distances. In cool vegetable stores at a temperature of -1-3 ° C persists for 5-6 months.

The storage quality is 95%. The taste of the fruit is excellent. With long-term storage taste does not lose. Does not germinate. Designed for both wholesale and market sales. Marketability ranges from 80 to 99%.

Read more about storage periods, temperature, possible problems. And also how to store roots in the winter, in drawers and on the balcony, in the refrigerator and peeled.

Below in the table you can see the comparative characteristics of the commodity weight of tubers and their keeping quality in other varieties:

A photo

The photo shows potato variety Colombo.

Colombo potato variety characteristic

Bushes of a grade upright, sprawling, with a large number of leaflets. In height reach 50-55 cm. The leaves are large, emerald hue. Flowers snow-white lilac color.

The intensity of the anthocyanin shade from the inner surface of the corolla is very weak or completely absent. The fruits are elongated, with rounded edges. Have a smooth skin of a light amber shade.

The mass of fruits varies in the range of 80-130 grams. Eyes miniature, shallow. The starch content reaches 11-15%.

Colomba Potatoes is table variety. Designed exclusively for the preparation of homemade dishes. It has excellent taste. First and second courses are made from potatoes of this variety.

Used as a filling for pies. Potatoes can be fried, boiled, baked, steamed and in the microwave. This variety goes well with carrots, onions, beets, peas, meat.

Growing up

Agrotechnika standard. During planting should be aware that the soil should be well warmed. The variety does not tolerate cold. Fruits can rot in the ground. It is necessary to monitor the friability of the soil.

It is important that the ground is breathable. Otherwise, the root system will not be able to develop actively. This is fraught with a decrease in yield. Should do regular weeding. We can not allow the presence of weeds next to the plant, in the fight against them will help mulching.

Weed crops pick up minerals, which leads to deformation of tubers. The variety requires weekly harrowing. Hilling is carried out at least once every two weeks.

It is not necessary to forget about the spraying of various chemicals when growing.

To protect the planting, it is recommended to periodically change the field, in the period of rest treating them with insecticides, fungicides and herbicides.

Fertilizers also play an important role in growing. In our articles you will find detailed information on how to feed potatoes, when and how to apply fertilizer, how to do it properly when planting.

We all know that there are many ways to grow potatoes. We have prepared for you a series of articles about it. Read all about Dutch technology, about growing early varieties and getting a crop without hilling and weeding. And also about methods under straw, in bags, in barrels, in boxes, from seeds.

Diseases and pests

The variety is highly resistant to cancer, scab, golden cyst nematode.

To late blight tuber and leaflets sredneustoychiv. Read also about such common diseases of Solanaceae as Alternaria, Fusarium, Verticillis.

Pest damage is affected only by improper care. As a prophylaxis, experienced gardeners recommend periodically checking the bushes for the presence of the Colorado potato beetle. When it is detected, potatoes are sprayed with special chemicals or using traditional methods.

It is also recommended not to overuse with top dressing and to check the acidity of the soil weekly. With a strong acidification should stop making supplements.

Important! Variety can be fed sideratami. Perfect clover, lupine, mustard. When adding mustard, the wireworm is repelled. Lupine destroys the larvae of the Colorado potato beetle.

Experienced gardeners claim that this type of fertilizer enriches the soil, making it the most breathable.

Fertilizers inhibit the active growth of weeds. But it is worth considering that after the introduction of the green manure, undermining the bushes after disembarking is not recommended for 2-2.5 months.

Potatoes grade Colombo was bred in the Netherlands. Possesses high keeping quality, excellent presentation. Designed for home cooking. With long-term storage taste does not lose. Contains 11-15% starch. It is grown both in private farms and within the framework of the farming business.

We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with potato varieties that have different ripening terms:

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