Mid-early potato variety, resistant to diseases - Bryansk delicacy

Bryansk delicacy is one of the most promising potato varieties. It has gained popularity among gardeners due to its numerous positive qualities and almost complete absence of disadvantages. In this article we will tell you in detail about the characteristics of the variety and the rules for caring for it.

Description of the variety Bryansk delicacy

This is a table potato variety that is suitable for growing in personal gardens. and on large farms. The tubers are suitable for sale, industrial processing, making chips and French fries.

Origin and development

Potatoes Bryansk delicacy bred by domestic breeders Bryansk experimental station, owned by the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute. A.G. Lorja. The variety was included in the State Register of Russia in 2002.

Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins

The pulp of the Bryansk delicacy tubers contains 15.6-17.6% starch, and:

• cellulose;
• protein;
• vitamins C, E, PP, H and group B;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• copper;
• iodine;
• magnesium;
• sodium;
• sulfur;
• phosphorus;
• iron;
• selenium;
• chromium;
• manganese;
• beta carotene.

Ripening time and yield

These are mid-early ripening potatoes. – the duration of the growing season is 75-80 days.

Marketable yield – 162-289 c/ha, maximum (recorded in the Smolensk region) – 299 c/ha.

Disease resistance

The variety is resistant to most of the diseases and pests inherent in the crop, including:

• potato cancer;
• striped mosaic;
• leaf curling;
• cyst-forming nematode;
• rhizoctoniasis;
• scab.

Characteristics of tubers, description of appearance

The plant is a medium-sized spreading bush with large dark green leaves. During flowering, small white flowers appear on the bushes, collected in corolla-shaped inflorescences.

The tubers are round-oval, weigh 70-125 g, are covered with a smooth yellow skin, on the surface of which there are small eyes. The pulp is light yellow.

Which regions are best suited and climate requirements?

The variety is included in the State Register with a recommendation for cultivation in the Central region of Russia. At the same time, it is successfully grown in other regions and countries where temperate or subtropical climates prevail.

The main advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Advantages of Bryansk delicacy:

• possibility of mechanical landing and cleaning;
• resistance to diseases, pests and mechanical damage;
• high productivity;
• long-term storage;
• good shelf life and transportability;
• the absence of a tendency for seed material to degenerate;
• excellent taste;
• possibility of universal use.

Among the disadvantages are noted the need for frequent hilling and low resistance to late blight.

What is the difference from other varieties

A comparison of the Bryansk delicacy with other varieties of medium-early ripening is presented in the table.

Features of planting and growing

This potato variety should only be planted with whole tubers.In the case of planting halves, the yield will significantly decrease and the risk of rotting of the planting material will increase even before germination. Only breeders can cope with growing the Bryansk delicacy from seeds.

Preparing for landing

Tubers that have mechanical damage are not suitable for planting, signs of disease or decay, as well as too small specimens. The optimal weight of each tuber is about 90 g.

Before planting in the ground, the tubers are germinated. To do this, 25-30 days before the expected planting date, they are laid out on the floor in a bright and warm room and regularly moistened with water using a spray bottle.

Important! The sprouts that appear should not outgrow; the maximum permissible length is 1 cm.

Also, pre-planting preparation involves processing the tubers fungicidal preparations and growth stimulants (Epin, Kornevin). This will speed up germination and protect the potatoes from diseases.

The soil is prepared in advance: it is loosened, cleared of plant residues and 3 buckets of humus, 0.5 liters of wood ash and 40 g of superphosphate are added per m².

Soil requirements

Potatoes grow well in light, loose and nutritious soil with good moisture and breathability.

Dates, scheme and rules of planting

Planting potatoes carried out in the spring, when the soil warms up to +7…+10°C.

Planting scheme:

1. Prepare beds on the plot with a distance between rows of 65 cm.
2. Make planting recesses in them every 35 cm.
3. Place the tubers in the holes and cover with soil.

The soil between the rows is mulchedto slow down the evaporation of moisture.

Features of cultivation

When growing potato Bryansk delicacy you need to follow some rules:

• You cannot plant a crop in the same place for more than three years in a row;
• the best predecessors of potatoes are legumes, green manure;
• After harvesting, the area should be sown with oilseed radish or phacelia.

Nuances of care

Bryansk delicacy does not require special care. To get a bountiful and high-quality harvest, you only need plant potatoes in a timely manner, take into account that they need loose and light soil, and comply with standard agrotechnical requirements.

Watering mode

Watering potatoes moderately, depending on the weather, climatic conditions and soil conditions – it should be slightly damp.

Important! The soil should not be allowed to dry out during budding and stop the growth of tops - the lack of moisture during these periods will negatively affect the yield.

In the case of growing the Bryansk delicacy in the regions where it is zoned, watering can be partially or completely (provided there is sufficient rainfall) replaced by loosening.

Top dressing

Bryansk delicacy responds well to root and foliar feeding, therefore, they are applied at least three times per season:

• after emergence;
• during budding;
• during the flowering period.

It is better to alternate organic fertilizers with mineral ones. The most suitable organic fertilizer is a mixture of bird droppings with wood ash in a 2:1 ratio; from mineral fertilizers it is better to use urea, ammonium nitrate or complex compounds.

Weeding and hilling

Weeding the soil carried out as the weed grows, which absorbs moisture and nutrients, which negatively affects the development of tubers and creates favorable conditions for the development of infections.

Spud up potatoes 2 times: when the height of the tops is 15 cm and 12-15 days after that. The procedure is carried out in the evening or early in the morning to minimize the risk of injury to the tubers.

Hilling stimulates the growth of tops and helps protect tubers from frost, so depending on the weather and the rate of crop growth, the number of procedures can be increased up to four times.

Disease and pest control

The lack of favorable conditions for culture can cause the development late blight. The risk of developing the disease can be minimized by treating the tubers with a fungicide solution before planting, for example, “Maxim,” and by carrying out preventive spraying of plants during the growing season.

Among the pests, the greatest danger to the Bryansk delicacy is Colorado potato beetles, aphids, spider mites and wireworms. Insects are gotten rid of by treating the plantings with special insecticidal preparations (“Commander”, “Calypso”, “Aktellik”).

Important! The last treatment should be carried out at least a month before harvesting.

Harvest and storage

It is necessary not only to plant potatoes correctly and provide them with proper care, but also Harvest the crop on time and create proper conditions for its storage.

How and when to collect

The first tubers can be dug up 45 days after planting. These potatoes are immediately eaten as they are not suitable for storage. It takes 75-80 days for tubers to fully ripen.

Harvest can be harvested by hand, digging up the tubers with a shovel, or mechanically.

Storage features and keeping quality of the variety

Fully ripened potatoes are carefully sorted, discarding damaged ones. copies and laid out in the open air or under a canopy to dry.

The harvest is then placed in boxes and harvested for storage in a dark, well-ventilated room with a temperature of +2...+4°C. Keeping quality of the variety is 94%.

What difficulties may there be when growing

When growing a Bryansk delicacy, the following difficulties may arise::

• development of late blight under inappropriate growing conditions;
• wireworm damage due to violation of crop rotation rules and neglect of preventive treatments;
• rotting of the seed when halves of tubers are planted in the ground.

Advice from experienced gardeners and reviews about the Bryansk delicacy variety

Farmers who have been growing this potato variety for a long time recommend:

• change the location of planting potatoes every 2-3 years - this will help protect the plantings from wireworm attacks;
• do not use tubers weighing less than 90 g as seed - the yield will be low;
• store tubers that are planned to be used for subsequent planting separately from the main crop.

Here are some reviews from gardeners about potatoes Bryansk delicacy.

Marina, Bryansk region: “When we didn’t yet have our own plot and had to buy potatoes, we always chose this particular variety - I really liked its taste. Several years ago, my family and I moved to a private house and began growing potatoes ourselves. There were no doubts, we immediately left the choice on the Bryansk delicacy. In addition to the taste, I also like the fact that the harvest is well stored and there is almost no need to water the beds; sometimes there is such a summer that I literally water the plantings 1-2 times during the entire season and that’s it.”.

Mikhail, Belgorod: “I grow these potatoes not only for myself, but also for sale - in the photo the tubers look neat for buyers.For me, the main advantages of the variety are that the tubers have excellent taste, mechanized methods can be used for planting and harvesting, and the bushes only need to be treated against pests, since the Bryansk delicacy is disease-resistant.”.

Elena, Tula region: “For 6 years now, maybe even more, I have been planting the Bryansk delicacy on my plot. I don’t plan to change the variety, because I’m completely satisfied with this one – it ripens quickly, the taste is excellent, the plantings require minimal care, and the harvest is plentiful and stores well.”.

Conclusion

Bryansk delicacy is a mid-early potato variety that grows well in countries and regions with temperate and subtropical climates. The variety has practically no disadvantages, and is characterized by resistance to many diseases, pleasant taste, good commercial qualities and ease of care.