Rating of the best varieties of potatoes for 2022

Potato is one of the main root crops not only in Russia, but also in Belarus and Ukraine. New products appear on the market that bring greater yields in any region of our country, although ripening dates are very important when choosing. In the article, we will consider the main recommendations for choosing varieties, what to look for when buying, we will present popular models, according to buyers, and the best options for the price.

Characteristic

For a good harvest, you need to choose the right landing site, it should be lit by the sun, moisture should not stagnate on it (otherwise the root crops will begin to rot). Potato is a root crop of the nightshade family, so previous plantings are also important for it, for example, if tomatoes, peppers, eggplants were planted on this site last year, then the potato may not take root. Conversely, potatoes will take root well after planting it on the spot: pumpkins, cabbages, legumes.

Each manufacturer tries to bring out potatoes that will be the most delicious and at the same time be well stored. Therefore, the best producers every year release new varieties on the market that have the same functionality, but have a different type and color. They try to bring it out with good taste, while so that pests and infections do not affect it.

Types of potatoes on various grounds

1. By type of use: table, feed, technical, universal.
2. By maturity: the earliest, mid-season and late.
3. By type of soil: sandy, clay, universal.
4. By productivity.
5. According to the degree of resistance to diseases and pests.
6. According to climatic conditions: heat-resistant, frost-resistant.
7. By taste.
8. By shelf life.

These indicators should be taken into account in order to avoid mistakes when choosing seed potatoes.
Different countries are characterized by different root crops, for example, in Ukraine the most popular varieties are: Dnepryanka, Povin, Zabava, Chervona Ruta.

Planting process

Soil preparation

It begins with digging, saturation of the earth with oxygen. Then the soil must be fertilized, and only after that proceed with planting.For a good harvest, elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are important, fertilizers with these microelements should be chosen for feeding the land before planting. However, it is necessary to use all means strictly according to the instructions and not to forget about their dangerous properties in case of overdose.

Tuber preparation

The selected potatoes are sorted, dirt is removed and dried in the sun. Put in a box in one layer, also use a green (unsuitable for food) tuber. And determine the way in which the seeds will germinate:

1. Dry. They are placed in a bright place with a temperature of + 18-20 degrees.
2. Wet. Wet humus or sawdust is placed at the bottom of the box, germinated at a temperature not higher than +15 ° C.
3. Mixed. Germinate dry in the light until sprouts appear, then store in moist soil until planting.

Landing

The yield of potatoes depends not only on the characteristics, soil, climate and proper care. An important element is the landing method, the list of methods is quite large, consider the most basic ones.

Distance between rows of tubers when planting:

• early: 60 cm;
• mid-season and late: 70 cm.

Distance between tubers in a row:

• early 30 cm;
• mid-season and late - 35 cm.

Basic landing methods:

• Combs. Combs are made 15 cm high and potatoes are planted in them. It is used for soils on which there is poor air exchange or groundwater is located close to each other.
• trenches. It is used for sandy soils, in arid climates or for soils that do not retain moisture well. They make trenches and land in them.
• Landing under a shovel. With a shovel or pitchfork, they dig the ground in rows and plant a root crop in the holes. The oldest landing method.
• The Mitlider method. Beds 45 cm wide are formed. Potatoes are planted in two rows, in a checkerboard pattern. This method does not require hilling and weeding.
• Dutch technology. Planted in rows 45 cm wide and about 70 cm apart.
• Gülich method. The plot is divided into squares with a side of 1 meter, in the center of the square the soil is loosened, fertilized and a tuber is planted. After it sprouts, the sprouts are laid on the ground in a “fan” and sprinkled with earth on top. So the bushes form a strong root system.
• under the material. Dark film or acrylic is able to attract heat, so the crop ripens faster. The site is covered with a film, holes are made in the fabric in a checkerboard pattern (about 10x10 cm), the earth is plowed and fertilized under them, and the root crop is planted. The benefits and harms of this method: benefits - a decrease in the ripening period, harm - plants may not take root, inconvenience of watering, the composition of the material can have a negative effect on the vegetable.
• With the help of a walk-behind tractor. After digging the earth with a walk-behind tractor, the soil is leveled, marked out and planting begins. There are special walk-behind tractors with the function of planting potatoes, then the planting process is greatly simplified.

Rating of quality potato varieties

The rating was based on a review, customer reviews and the popularity of models.

The earliest varieties

Their distinguishing feature: the harvest is at the beginning of summer, but at the same time it cannot be stored for a long time, it quickly deteriorates. Consider which varieties are included in the TOP according to summer residents.

Zhukovsky

Tubers in a net, packaging - 2 kg each. Flowering period: June-July. Early table view. From one bush about 12 pcs. Resistant to scab and nematode. It is well stored, easily transfers a heat and a drought. The cost is 179 rubles.

• price;
• disease resistance;
• drought-resistant.

• light tuber weight;
• small yield.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	White
Ripening time (days)	70-80
Packing (kg)	2
Size (mm)	28-55
Weight (g)	100-120

Daredevil

The pulp does not darken during cooking, retaining its creamy color and nutritional properties. The variety is resistant to fungal diseases. Cost: 229 rubles.

• resistant to fungal diseases;
• does not change color, does not darken during heat treatment.

• price.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	cream
Vegetation period (days)	70-80
Packing (kg)	2
Size (mm)	28-55
Weight (g)	150

Triumph

Due to the precocity of the variety, it can be planted 2 times per season. It is not attacked by Colorado beetles, resistant to cold and heat. Cost: 170 rubles.

• it is not affected by climate change;
• price;
• early ripening (2 crops in 1 season).

• price.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	cream
Vegetation period (days)	55-60
Packing (kg)	1
Size (mm)	60-65
Weight (g)	90-200

Farmer

Sold by seeds. Resistant to climate change. Planted with soaked, germinated seeds. It has an elongated oval shape. Cost: 16 rubles.

• adapts to climatic conditions;
• price.

• need to be planted with seeds;
• light weight.

Characteristics	Description
Color	light yellow
The weight	0.02 gr.
Size (mm)	65-80
Weight (g)	80-100

Heroic

High yield, large size. Resistant to potato cancer. Early table variety. Average price: 249 rubles.

• has the optimal size;
• disease resistant.

• price.

Characteristics	Description
Color	light cream
Vegetation period (days)	70-80
Packing (kg)	2
Size (mm)	28-55
Weight (g)	150

Leader

Tubers are round, yellow with small eyes. Resistant to mechanical damage. Sold by seeds.Planting is carried out with soaked, germinated seeds. Price: 22 rubles.

• price;
• tolerates mechanical damage well.

• planting is carried out by seeds.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	white
Vegetation period (days)	80
Packing (kg)	0.02
Weight (g)	80-120

Bellarosa PC1

It has an oval-rounded shape, the peel is red. Resistant to viral infections. Cost: 81 rubles.

• price;
• large root weight;
• not susceptible to viral infections.

• small yield.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	light yellow
Vegetation period (days)	45
Packing (kg)	1
Yield (t/ha)	30
Weight (g)	120-210

peonies

One of the earliest varieties of potatoes, ripens in 55 days. Resistant to climate change and many diseases. Released in Germany. Cost: 78 rubles.

• price;
• resistant to climate change.

• small size.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	yellow
Vegetation period (days)	55-60
Packing (kg)	1
Size (mm)	100-150

innovator

Suitable for growing in steppe regions, resistant to short-term drought. Bushes grow up to 70 cm in height. Cost: 168 rubles.

• tolerates short-term drought;
• suitable for growing in the steppe regions.

• packing by 10 pieces;
• high price.

Characteristics	Description
pulp	light cream
Vegetation period (days)	75-85
Quantity (piece)	10

Violet

Supplier country: Syria. The pulp is purple, does not change its color when cooked. Cost per 1 kg: 169 rubles.

• unusual color;
• great weight.

• price.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	purple
Packing (kg)	1
Weight (g)	250

Mid-season

The list of mid-season varieties is quite large, here are the best, according to buyers, inexpensive (budget) varieties and the most productive.

Manifesto

Elongated-oval root vegetable with a red skin. Resistant to wrinkles, mosaic and leaf curl, to drought. Cost: 74 rubles.

• drought resistant;
• small price.

• light weight.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	light yellow
Vegetation period (days)	80-95
Packing (kg)	1
Yield (t/ha)	45
Weight (g)	100-150

Aurora

Oval root crops, average size in diameter: 5x6. Optimum planting period: end of April - beginning of May. Cost: 349 rubles.

• optimal size and shape.

• a small amount per bush;
• light weight.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	white
Vegetation period (days)	75-90
Packing (kg)	2
Productivity (c/ha)	214-369
Weight (g)	95-130

Blue

The name was given because of its unusual flowers with a blue-cornflower blue hue. Shelf life: 8-9 months. Cost: 165 rubles.

• original color of inflorescences;
• long shelf life.

• small package.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	white
Vegetation period (days)	90-110
Packing (pcs.)	10
Yield (t/ha)	50
Weight (g)	150-200

Favorite

Brand: Victoria. Excellent for cooking soups and deep-fried potatoes, it keeps its shape well during heat treatment. Doesn't require a lot of maintenance. Cost: 165 rubles.

• unpretentious in care;
• keeps its shape well during heat treatment.

• small packing (10 pcs);
• small size.

Characteristics	Description
pulp	white
Vegetation period (days)	90-110
Quantity (piece)	10
Productivity (c/ha)	420
Weight (g)	100-136

Zest

Drought tolerant. It has a high level of storage (93%) and high yield (up to 500 centners per hectare). Packing: 10 pieces. Cost: 165 rubles.

• tolerates storage well;
• has a high yield.

• small root size;
• packing of 10 pieces.

Characteristics	Description
Storage level	0.93
Vegetation period (days)	95-110
Quantity (piece)	10
Productivity (c/ha)	500
Weight (g)	100-150

Zekura

Manufactured by a German company. Unpretentious in care, drought-resistant. Excellent storage throughout the year. Cost: 165 rubles.

• drought resistant;
• has a good storage rate;
• big size.

• price.

Characteristics	Description
Vegetation period (days)	110
Packing (kg)	1
Quantity in a bush (pcs.)	10-12
Weight (g)	up to 200

Sineglazka

Grown in open ground. Resistant to phytophthora, rot, scab. Large, oval roots. Price: 150 rubles.

• resistant to fungal diseases;
• large roots.

• packing on 1 kg;
• only for open ground.

Characteristics	Description
pulp	white
Vegetation period (days)	90-110
Packing (kg)	1
Yield (t/ha)	45
Tuber weight (g)	up to 300

evolution

The height of the shoots is up to 70 cm. Suitable for frying, baking, soups and salads, does not lose its shape during heat treatment. Price: 78 rubles.

• price;
• universal (suitable for any type of processing).

• small size.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	yellow
Vegetation period (days)	85
Packing (kg)	1
Yield (per bush)	11-12 pcs.
Weight (g)	80-150

Late

For Russia, such varieties are rare, due to their long growing season (up to 140 days), due to the short period of warm weather. More suitable for southern regions.

Asterix

Suitable for central Russia, Siberia and the Far East region. Price: 200 rubles.

• suitable for the Far East;
• has a high yield.

• price.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	light yellow
Ripening period (days)	110-120
Packing (kg)	1
Yield (t/ha)	217

Zhuravinka

Not resistant to late blight. Drought tolerant. The height of the bushes is up to 60 cm. High productivity. Price: 85 rubles.

• a large number on the bush;
• drought resistant.

• a small amount in the package;
• not resistant to fungal diseases.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	red
Vegetation period (days)	100-110
Quantity (piece)	20
Quantity per bush	16 pcs.

Zarnitsa

A popular variety in Belarus. Suitable for the southern and central regions of Russia. Unpretentious to the soil composition, drought-resistant. It has a tendency to be affected by late blight and other fungal diseases. Price: 490 rubles.

• optimal weight;
• suitable for any soil;
• drought resistant.

• price;
• not resistant to fungal infections;
• only for central and southern regions;
• small amount per pack.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	ruby
Vegetation period (days)	120-140
Quantity (piece)	10
Productivity (c/ha)	500
Weight (g)	120

Lorch

Has large root crops, it is well stored. Prone to scab, potato cancer, does not like drought, needs a certain soil. Price: 229 rubles.

• well kept;
• large roots.

• has a tendency to be affected by fungi;
• does not tolerate drought.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	light beige
Vegetation period (days)	120-140
Quantity (piece)	30
Productivity (c/ha)	350
Tuber weight (g)	120

Gull

The root crop is rounded, well stored and tolerates mechanical damage. Starch content 15%. Suitable for any food. Cost: 75 rubles.

• universal;
• well stored and does not beat with mechanical damage.

• a small amount per bush;
• total 10 pcs. in the grid.

Characteristics	Indicators
Ripening time (days)	120
Quantity (piece)	10
Quantity per bush	11 pcs.
Weight (g)	120

Atlant

Belarusian variety. Starch level: 21%. The length of the bushes is up to 80 cm. Resistant to late blight and nematodes. Cost: 75 rubles.

• high yield;
• disease resistant.

• small size;
• small amount per pack.

Characteristics	Description
Pulp color	yellow
Ripening time (days)	100-120
Quantity (piece)	10
Productivity (c/ha)	650
Weight (g)	90-120

Selection criteria (how to choose)

We will analyze the main tips depending on the needs of the buyer.

For the Moscow region and for the Moscow region, it is better to choose mid-season and late seed potatoes, they will have time to bring a young crop, while maintaining useful properties. For Siberia and the Far East, you can pick up early ripening varieties, the most productive variety that can be planted 2 times per season.

The purchase can be made in a regular store, but can be ordered online in an online store. There you can also see photos of the harvest, compare how much this or that variety costs, and even consult with experts.They will tell you what varieties are, which is better for you to buy, which are the best. Where to buy and which company is better to choose from your personal preferences and the result you want to get.