Solanaceae

What is potato nematode and how to fight it
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The potato nematode appeared on the territory of the USSR in 1949. The first outbreaks of infection were detected in the Kaliningrad region. Microscopic worms are dangerous because in the first years of infection the soil does not affect ...

How to fight potato cancer and is it dangerous for humans?
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Potato cancer is a dangerous fungal disease. It was first discovered at the beginning of the twentieth century on the territory of Austria-Hungary, from where it spread throughout Europe. Thanks to timely preventive measures and the breeding of resistant varieties...

How to escape from the Colorado potato beetle: how to treat potatoes
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The Colorado potato beetle is a member of the leaf beetle family. It received its name in 1859 after it devastated a potato plantation in the US state of Colorado. Since then, his journey around the world began. IN ...

The best potato face masks
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The legendary Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, also used face masks. Different countries had their own beauty secrets. Masks made from clay, honey and milk were popular in Egypt, and tonic in India...

Mid-early potato variety Rodrigue with large pink tubers
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The mid-early potato variety Rodrigue can surprise even the most experienced gardeners. High productivity, unpretentiousness in cultivation and care, excellent taste ensured its recognition by European and then Russian summer residents. IN ...

We fight a popular tomato disease using folk methods: how to treat tomatoes with iodine against late blight
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It’s a shame and unpleasant when plant diseases nullify all the efforts of summer residents. Late blight is one of the most dangerous diseases of garden crops. It seems that nothing will interfere with the harvest, but...

What is good about the Kolobok potato variety and why gardeners love it so much
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Choosing the right potato variety is the key to an excellent harvest. In this article we will tell you how Kolobok differs from other potato varieties, why it is so popular among farmers who grow it for personal ...

Method of using the drug Prestige for processing potatoes and reviews about it
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The fight against insect pests and fungal diseases of potatoes is included in the list of mandatory procedures for caring for plantings. Most gardeners prefer to act on the principle “it is easier to prevent a disease than to treat it.” In this they...

High-yielding potato variety Roko, ideal for boiling and baking
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Roko is a popular Dutch potato variety. It is in demand in many countries, including the Russian Federation. Characterized by good yield and excellent taste. Let's consider the description of the potato variety Roko (Rocco) with ...

Vineta is the most popular and high-yielding potato variety among amateur gardeners
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Vineta is a potato variety that has no disadvantages, while the list of its positive characteristics is very extensive. Originally bred for cultivation in harsh climatic conditions, this variety is successfully cultivated in almost ...

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