An excellent variety for central Russia, Gala potatoes
Before planting potatoes, it is important to choose a variety that not only does not create hassle in care, but also has a pleasant taste. Among the abundance of varieties of varieties, experienced summer residents choose Gala potatoes - they are high-yielding and early-maturing varieties. It is characterized by unpretentious care, grows well in any soil, which makes it versatile for growing in any region. From the moment of disembarkation, the ripening period of Gala is only 80 days.
Description of the variety
Shoots are straight, stable, medium in height, covered with large leaves of a rich green hue.
The inflorescence corolla is small in size and white. The bushes are medium-sized with a strong stem.
The mass of one tuber varies from 100 to 120 g. The tuber is rounded or closer to oval with a yellow skin of medium thickness.
The pulp of a vegetable of a pale or, on the contrary, a rich yellow hue - depends on the place of growth. It contains a small amount of starch - from 10 to 13%, has a pleasant taste.
It is worth taking into account: such potatoes do not darken, and do not crumble during heat treatment.
Main characteristics
Gala potatoes have their own characteristics that distinguish it from other varieties:
- Ripens quickly. Full ripening time from the day of planting is approximately 75 - 80 days. This variety is a godsend for those who live in central Russia.
- Bears abundantly and keeps well.
- It is considered the best variety among other types of potatoes. Due to the low content of starch in the composition, the vegetable not only tastes good, but is also great for preparing diet food.
Before choosing any kind of potato, it is important to pay attention to its characteristics.
Gala potatoes
This variety was bred by German breeders, became popular not only in Russia, but throughout the world.
Gala potatoes have high plasticity and versatility. It takes root well in any conditions, without losing its taste. Unpretentious to care for, it can grow in any soil and in any weather.
Gala potatoes are well resistant to nematodes, an early ripening variety that has a good taste, is ideal for dietary meals, contains little starch and a lot of carotene.
The tuber shape has small eyes that are much easier to peel than any other variety. It has good keeping quality, the tops are harvested 2 weeks before the start of the harvest. Thus, tubers are better preserved until spring.
Good keeping quality is one of the important characteristics of potatoes. Gala variety is perfectly stored until spring.
Growing and care
Before planting potatoes, you should select small seed tubers and warm them in the sun. The Gala variety is planted to a depth of 10-15 cm. The distance between the holes is larger than usual - 70-80 cm. In this case, the potatoes will be able to form large tubers, which will subsequently give a bountiful harvest.
As soon as the shoots begin to appear, they must be sprinkled with earth. The procedure should be repeated 2 to 3 times. Thus, the root of the plant will get stronger, become branched, and after a few months the potatoes will please with a good harvest.
Having carried out planting according to all the rules, a bountiful harvest is ensured.
Watering
Gala potatoes are unpretentious in care, but require timely watering. Also, it needs feeding, like any other vegetable crop. The first is done before planting, the second - during the hilling of the bush. This variety needs nitrogen fertilizers, they should be applied before flowering. Further, the plant is fed as needed.
Maintaining optimal soil moisture will not let the tubers disappear.
The Gala potato variety requires a constantly moist soil. Therefore, in order to grow good tubers in arid lands, experienced summer residents do not recommend growing it.
Fighting disease
The only unpleasant feature of this variety is that it does not resist fungal diseases very well. One of the most dangerous and most common diseases is rhizoctonia.
The tubers affected by the fungus lag significantly behind in development, sometimes they die. The disease is characterized by dark formations - brown ulcers appear on the leaves.
Treatment of planting material will protect the plant from fungus.
Damage occurs through contaminated soil or nearby diseased plants. In order to avoid loss of yield, it is recommended to treat the seed with a solution of boric acid (1.5%).
Gala potatoes, like any vegetable crop, need constant care and timely feeding. Correct implementation of all procedures and the creation of proper growing conditions will ensure good growth of tubers, which will give a bountiful harvest by autumn.