High-yielding potato variety “Evolution”, capable of adapting to any climate conditions

Potatoes of the Evolution variety have fallen in love with many gardeners in a short time. It grows in almost all regions, regardless of climatic conditions, ripens quickly and produces a good harvest. For cultivation, standard agrotechnical practices are sufficient.

Let's look at the description of the Evolution potato variety with photos and the method of growing it.

Description of the variety

Potatoes Evolution mid-early, table purpose. It is grown for sale or for oneself. The variety is unpretentious, high-yielding, resistant to many diseases culture.

Origin and development

The Dutch variety was bred in 2011 by Agrico U.A. It quickly fell in love with summer residents around the world, and a year later it entered the Russian market. In 2015 it was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation.

Compound

The main indicator for potatoes is starch. In the tubers of this variety its content is moderate, 11–16%.

Vitamins and minerals in pulp:

• C, E, B1, B2, PP;
• sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron.

Their quantity depends on the region where potatoes are grown and the fertilizers applied.

Ripening time and yield

Evolution ripens completely at 65–85 days. Specific dates vary by region and weather.

Important! Timely watering in sufficient quantities, suitable fertilizers, weeding and loosening ensure a rich potato harvest.

Productivity is high - 240–420 c/ha.The maximum figure (548 c/ha) was obtained in the Vologda region.

Resistance to diseases and pests

Potatoes are resistant to golden cyst nematode, cancer, and wrinkled mosaic. Moderately susceptible to late blight, which attacks tops and tubers at high humidity.

Characteristics

The tubers are identical in shape and weight. The average weight of the vegetable is 80–150 g. The shape is oval with small eyes. The skin is reddish in color. The pulp is light yellow and does not soften when cooked. The taste is rich and pleasant.

Evolution - a universal variety to use. It is suitable for preparing salads, soups, and frying.

Growing regions

The crop bears fruit well in almost any area. Recommended for the North-Western, Central, Volga-Vyatka, North Caucasus, Ural, West Siberian regions of Russia. The variety grows best in temperate climates.

Advantages and disadvantages

The variety is easy to care for and versatile in cooking. Main advantages:

• high productivity;
• pleasant taste of tubers;
• good keeping quality (up to 95%);
• moderate starch content in the pulp;
• stable immunity to major diseases.

Flaws:

• potatoes are difficult to tolerate drought and lack of moisture;
• the seed material degenerates, so it is changed every 2-3 years;
• the inflorescences quickly fall off.

Differences from other varieties

Many varieties of potatoes are not versatile in cooking due to the fact that the tubers fall apart when fried. Unlike them, Evolution potatoes retain the structure of their pulp; they are even deep-fried.

The variety tolerates many diseases well and is resistant to low temperatures.

Features of planting and growing

The cultivation of Evolution potatoes is largely standard, but has some nuances.

Preparation

Before landing remove all weeds and remnants of last year's plants, as they can slow down the growth of potatoes. The earth is carefully dug up along with complex fertilizers of phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.

Tubers are chosen that are smooth, without damage or rot. They are treated with fungicides against infections.

Soil requirements

The soil is selected with a low alkaline index. Too acidic soil will negatively affect the development of the root system and subsequently reduce productivity.

The variety especially loves loose sandy soils.

Planting dates and scheme

The soil temperature suitable for planting is not lower than +8°C at a depth of 10 cm.

Interesting! Some rely on popular belief: when the first leaves appear on a birch tree, the potatoes are ready to be planted in the ground.

There is no point in insulating the soil: the air will cool the ground, and potatoes will not grow under covering materials.

In the European part of Russia, the variety is planted in early May, in the northern part - in mid-May, in the south - starting from April 15.

Standard landing pattern:

• distance between rows - from 60 to 75 cm;
• the distance between bushes in a row is 30–35 cm;
• The depth of planting tubers is 7-8 cm.

Immediately after planting, the crop is watered.

Features of cultivation

It is important to hill up the rows in time so that the root system is not exposed. Regularly remove weeds and loosen the soil so that plants receive oxygen, moisture and nutrients in sufficient quantities.

Proper watering is one of the most important factors in obtaining a quality harvest. In temperate climates, potatoes are moistened rarely, once a week. In the south or in consistently hot weather - when the soil becomes dry.

For the first time after planting, the bushes are watered 20 days later, as soon as young shoots appear.The second irrigation is carried out before flowering begins, the last - after the inflorescences fall off.

Important! When tubers form, watering is stopped so that dampness does not provoke the appearance of late blight.

If, when planting potatoes, the soil was fertilized with organic matter or complex mineral agents, subsequent feeding are not carried out. Wood ash is scattered between the rows against Colorado potato beetle. If the soil has not been fertilized, droppings, manure, and humus are used when growing crops. Make sure that there is no excess nitrogen, otherwise all the forces of the plants will be directed to the growth of green mass, and not tubers.

As soon as weeds appear in the garden bed, they are immediately removed. This is especially important before the variety begins to flower. The soil is loosened after irrigation or rain.

Potatoes are hilled twice throughout the entire period: after the bushes reach 20 cm in height and after 2-3 weeks. Additional mulching of the beds with hay or dry grass slows down the growth of weeds and retains moisture in the soil.

Disease and pest control

Evolution is resistant to most potato diseases, but its tops are susceptible to late blight. Therefore, before planting, seed material is treated with fungicides and the watering regime is observed.

Bushes are sprayed with Fitosporin-M solution in the evening in dry, cool weather.

Important! Treat the leaves a few days before watering.

The most dangerous pest for potatoes is the Colorado potato beetle. “Inta-Vir” or “Aktara” are used against it. The first drug is effective, but the beetles quickly get used to it. The second remedy fights pests well, but beneficial insects also suffer from it. Therefore, chemicals are not used near apiaries.

Poisonous baits or ultrasonic repellers are used against mice.

Difficulties in growing

When cultivating the Evolution variety, it is important to properly water the soil. When there is drought or waterlogging, the tubers begin to deteriorate and stop developing.

To prevent pests from spoiling the crop, the crop is treated with special preparations and preventive measures are taken.

Harvest and storage

Harvesting begins when the potatoes are fully ripe. Focus on the following signs:

• the tops began to dry out and lie down to a third of the height;
• the skin on the tubers has become thicker and can withstand mechanical damage;
• the growing season has expired.

At day 85, the potatoes are considered completely ripe.

The tubers are dug up with a shovel or pitchfork and then collected by hand. Not only mature potatoes are removed from the ground, but also last year's potatoes so that they do not feed pests.

The harvest is placed in a dark, dry room for 3 days to dry and remove soil, then sorted. Remove any damaged potatoes. Temperature for long-term storage of vegetables is +3...+5°C, humidity is 85–90%. If these conditions are met, the potatoes will sit all winter.

Reviews

Evolution is in demand among vegetable growers. Some of them share useful tips, others share their impressions.

Natalia, Pavlovo: «In the spring, when growing the variety, you cannot apply fresh manure or nitrogen fertilizers. The manure may contain weed seeds that have not been processed by the animal’s body. Nitrogen causes the growth of tops, not tubers.”

Anna, Mr. Marx: “It is better to stop watering at least 3 weeks before harvesting Evolution, otherwise the potatoes will get late blight.”

Ekaterina, Zelenogradsk: “The taste of the Evolution potato pulp is 9 out of 10. The tubers are simply huge compared to the varieties that I grew before. The family really enjoyed it!”

Conclusion

Evolution potatoes are suitable even for beginning farmers. It is unpretentious in care, has a strong immunity to golden nematode, cancer, wrinkled mosaic. If you follow the watering regime, the variety will not suffer from late blight. Quality and excellent taste make potatoes universal in cooking.