Popular potato variety with high yield “Repanka”

Turnip is a mid-season potato variety with yellow flesh and rough skin, suitable for growing in warm regions. It is cultivated in summer cottages and farms. The variety is not in the state register, but farmers and gardeners value it for its high yield and taste of tubers.

Description of the variety

Repanka refers to table potato varieties. For most gardeners, productivity and early ripening come first. Repanka combines both qualities.

Origin and development

The registry does not include the Repanka variety. Gardeners and farmers named the potato this way because of its external similarity to a turnip - it has bright yellow flesh. According to another version, potatoes received this name because of their flaky peel.

Experts believe that the name combines several varieties with similar properties.. Potatoes are gaining popularity, and planting material is being distributed among professional farmers and amateur gardeners.

Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins

Starch content is 10-15%.

100 g of raw potatoes contains about 87 kcal. Turnip is rich in vitamins and valuable microelements:

• carotene;
• B vitamins;
• vitamin E;
• phosphorus;
• potassium;
• iron;
• silicon.

Ripening period

First sprouts appear 70-75 days after planting material is planted into the ground. Harvesting of young tubers is possible 45-50 days after germination.

Productivity

In general, yield depends on weather conditions; soil plays almost no role. The average is 400 c/ha. You get 10-15 potatoes from a bush. There are practically no small and deformed tubers.

Disease resistance

Repanka is characterized by increased resistance to diseases. It is rarely affected by potato cancer, scab, and golden nematode.

To prevent infections, you need to thoroughly treat the soil before planting. disinfectants, for example, the drug "Prestige". It is necessary to loosen and remove the remains of last year's plants.

Repanku often attacked by cicadas, Colorado potato beetles, wireworms, spider mite. The best prevention is to change the planting site every few years.

Repanka receptive to late blight. This infection often affects nightshade crops. If measures are not taken immediately, a significant part of the crop will suffer.

Description of potato variety Repanka

Turnip tubers have an oval, slightly flattened shape. The color of the peel varies from light pink to pink-red, the color is uniform. The eyes are weakly expressed, the tubers are even and smooth, without bumps.

Flesh yellow or creamy, sometimes there is a pronounced blush. The average weight of red rough potatoes of this variety is 100-130 g.

Low bushes with lush dark green foliage. In hot weather, it protects from the sun and retains moisture in the soil. The flowers are large, set quickly, but also fall off. The bushes do not bear berries.

Regions for cultivation and climate requirements

Repanka suitable for cultivation in central Russia, as well as in the southern regions. The variety does not require care and is resistant to diseases.Potatoes tolerate drought well and are not afraid of light frosts. With minimal care, a decent harvest is guaranteed.

Repanka successfully grown in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus. Farmers from Central Asia, where drought lasts most of the summer, are also trying to cultivate it.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Turnip does not require care, because of this, many summer residents and farmers choose it. The variety is also valued for its excellent taste. Potatoes do not boil over or fall apart and are suitable for any dish.

Advantages:

• potatoes cook quickly and have a pleasant taste;
• high productivity;
• resistance to most diseases;
• earlier ripening - young tubers can be dug in the first half of summer;
• drought resistance;
• tubers are able to withstand short-term spring frosts without loss of yield.

Disadvantage – dependence of yield on weather. Unfavorable weather conditions affect the appearance of tubers - many ugly potatoes appear. For summer residents this is not critical, but for a farmer it is difficult to realize such a harvest.

Difference from other varieties

Although repanka belongs to the early varieties, the safety of the harvest is 90%. Other types of early ripening potatoes cannot boast of this.

Features of planting and growing

This the variety is not cultivated on an industrial scale. The cultivation is carried out by small farmers and gardeners. Planting and further care of Repanka are not particularly different from similar procedures with other varieties.

Preparing for landing

Medium-sized potatoes are selected for planting. It is not recommended to take tubers that are ugly, damaged, or with rot. You can have a small one - it’s difficult to sell it.Such tubers do not degenerate and produce a good harvest.

Advice. Don't cut the potatoes. This saving of planting material reduces the quality of the harvest.

Designed for landing tubers are treated with a growth stimulant in early spring. After drying, lay them out in the light so that they begin germinate.

Soil requirements

Turnip feels good in almost any soil. And even better - in fertile black soil. If you grow potatoes in heavy loamy soils, there is a high risk of blackleg infection. Productivity also depends on soil preparation.

Attention! Before planting, you need to remove the remains of last year’s plants and treat the soil with a disinfectant.

To prevent infection of bushes and In order to increase productivity, it is not recommended to plant potatoes in the same place. Ideally, carrots, cabbage, legumes or radishes have previously grown in the selected area.

Dates, scheme and rules of planting

Begin disembarkation tubers in the ground possible from the second half of April, based on the climatic features of the region. If spring is early and warm, April planting will be ideal. If spring frosts often occur in the region, it is better to delay planting until early May. In arid areas, on the contrary, you should not delay planting.

Reference. After planting, the temperature should not drop below +10...+12°C. If the soil is too cold, the tubers will freeze and begin to rot.

The optimal distance between bushes is 30-35 cm. Before planting planting material, it is recommended to put wood ash or humus in the holes.

Features of cultivation

Standard agricultural technology is used during the growing process.. No additional procedures are required to obtain the harvest.

Turnip does not require special care. It is necessary to perform basic tasks: timely destruction of weeds, regular watering and fertilizing.

Watering mode

The variety is resistant to drought. During the season, 2-3 organized waterings are sufficient - during the period of flowering and tuber formation. If the summer is too hot and dry, you can build a drip irrigation system on the site.

Top dressing

Two applications of mullein are sufficient for the entire season.: For 10 liters of water, take 1 liter of fresh manure, stir and wait for fermentation. You can replace it with a chemical fertilizer, for example, ammonium nitrate (20 g of substance per 10 liters of water) or potassium phosphate complex (25 g of substance per 10 liters of water). The resulting mixture is distributed between the rows.

Attention! An increased nitrogen content in the soil accelerates ripening, but such tubers will not be stored for long.

Once a summer it is necessary to spray the bushes with a solution of “Superphosphate” – 100 g of substance per 10 liters of water. This is the final one feeding, it is carried out 10 days before harvest.

Weeding and hilling

Weed removal is necessary at all stages of the growing season, starting from the appearance of sprouts and ending with the formation of thick tops. Afterwards, the shadow from it drowns out the weeds, but for prevention you can periodically tear up large grass.

Hilling is carried out at least twice. This useful procedure increases air access to the tubers and promotes moisture retention in the soil. The first hilling is done when the sprouts reach 15-20 cm. After two weeks, the procedure is repeated.

Disease and pest control

Despite strong immunity against diseases and pests, infection can occur. In this case it is recommended:

1. Treating tubers to protect against root and blossom end rot. For 10 liters of water you will need 1 g of potassium permanganate and 10 g of copper sulfate.
2. The drugs Tabu, Aktara, and Prestige help in the fight against wireworms and the Colorado potato beetle.
3. Periodic spraying of bushes with compounds containing copper. This will help avoid late blight. If the stems have already begun to turn black, you can revive them with the chemicals “Consento” and “Revus”.
4. If signs of scab, blackleg, or rot have already been detected, you need to treat the bushes with Maxim.

Difficulties in growing

There are no difficulties as such with Repanka. But she is loved by the Colorado potato beetle. You need to think in advance about how to fight the pest - poison it with chemicals or collect it manually.

Late blight often affects the crop. It is necessary to immediately remove diseased plants from the beds and treat the remaining ones. Otherwise, the disease will take up to half the harvest.

Harvest and storage

Harvesting – the most enjoyable part of the work. But in order to preserve potatoes for as long as possible, you need to prepare and take into account some nuances.

How and when to collect

You need to start collecting at the end of August or beginning of September, there is no need to delay it any longer. The weather patterns in the region at this time should be taken into account. If it rains, there is a risk of losing a significant part of the crop.

A week before the expected digging, the tops are cut off. The tubers will have time to grow and accumulate useful microelements.

Dug potatoes are dried directly on the beds or spread out under a canopy. In a week the tubers are ready to bookmark for storage.

Storage features and keeping quality of the variety

Store harvested potatoes in bags or boxes. A cellar, insulated shed or glazed balcony are suitable for storage.. Before sending them to the prepared container, the potatoes are sorted. Damaged tubers are put aside and it is advisable to consume them quickly.

Important! Future planting material is stored separately from potatoes intended for food.

Advice from experienced gardeners and reviews about the Repanka variety

Advice from experienced farmers:

1. For planting, it is better to choose the southern part of the garden. It is good if it is protected from the north by trees or bushes.
2. Do not bury the tubers deeply, otherwise the harvest will be small.
3. Organic fertilizers have a bad effect on taste, so it is better to use chemicals.
4. It is recommended to plant catnip, tansy, and nasturtium along the edges of the beds to repel the Colorado potato beetle.

Gardeners love Turnip for taste and unpretentiousness to weather conditions and soil type. It is recommended for amateurs to grow it - even with no experience in cultivating potatoes, a generous harvest is guaranteed.

Ruslan, Lodeynoye Pole: “A very good variety of potatoes. Large and fleshy fruits, pleasant color of the pulp, as in the photo on the Internet. It can be stored for a long time and is not afraid of frost. Breeding does not require special care".

Anatoly, Orsk: “Winter-hardy variety. The tubers are large, the weight of one is on average 120 g. It has good taste.”.

Lyudmila, Pskov: “The fruits are not watery, with a rich taste. Thanks to the moderate starch content, the potatoes do not become overcooked and retain their shape. You can cook any dish from it.”.

Conclusion

Turnip is a universal mid-season variety. It is not demanding on soil type, irrigation, or fertilizer. It is characterized by productivity and high taste. The Repanka variety is suitable for those who are interested in a generous harvest, but cannot devote much time to caring for the plantings.