It is not for nothing that domestic breeders are considered the best in their field. On the world stage, they presented many products, demonstrating the effective work and high quality of new varieties. Thanks to Russia, the world saw many types of potatoes, among which it is worth highlighting the Sorcerer variety, combining excellent taste and minimal care requirements. Not surprisingly, the variety quickly became popular.
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Description and characteristics of the potato Wizard
Potato Wizard - a vivid example of the success of Russian breeders. The patent belongs to the Leningrad GNU. The variety was officially registered in 2000. The State Register has a number of recommendations regarding the variety. It is he who provides information about a number of regions for which the Wizard is best suited. Among them, one can distinguish the North-West and Far East. The Central, North Caucasian regions and several others also got on the list.
Variety Description:
- The tubers of the variety are medium in weight, but outwardly appear large due to the characteristic oval elongated shape.
- The eyes on the tubers are small, barely noticeable, they are on the surface.
- The skin color is creamy, light shades, they are thin, but it is enough to protect the fruit from mechanical damage.
- Examining the potato the Wizard, one should not lose sight of the information that the color of tubers is often mentioned in the description of the variety, in the photo and in the reviews, it has a milky hue.
- One tuber weighs 120 grams, there can be tubers and smaller, at least 70 grams.
- Starch in percentage terms can reach an indicator of 15%.
- The bushes are small, but their sprawl is high.
- The leaves are long, an average of 15 centimeters. Their color is green, light. There are no relief waves on the leaves. They are straight and smooth.
- The flowers are white and lush.
Productivity
This mid-table table grade provides a good level of yield. You can wait for the tubers already on the 80th or 90th day after planting. A long growing season is characteristic of all medium late varieties. A planted hectare at the exit will yield a minimum of 27 tons of potatoes, if the conditions were ideal and the care is proper, you can count on 35 tons. The level of marketability is high, can reach 97%. But the minimum never drops to 86%.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Potato Wizard
Potato Sorcerer develops well in the heat. Periods of drought will also not affect the formation of tubers; the tubers themselves have an excellent rich taste. The variety is ideal for dining purposes, as it will not darken during processing. Friability of the Sorcerer is high. Physical transformation is abrupt in fruits, thanks to a robust peel. For this reason, the Wizard is not afraid to transport potatoes over long distances. If you take into account the keeping quality of potatoes, then we can safely conclude that the Wizard is a great option for commercial purposes.
Growing rules
Potato Wizard requires consideration of the characteristics of the variety and reviews of other gardeners. Considering the aspects, we can confidently say that the Wizard does not need special care. In almost any soil, it develops perfectly.
Tuber selection
You need to choose tubers for planting in advance.And before that, before the process, the potatoes are heated, placing them in a well-ventilated and illuminated room. It is important that the air temperature is not low. Tubers should sprout in a month. If there is no time to wait, you can turn to the use of growth stimulants. A good example of such a drug is Mival.
Landing
If you are going to grow potato, the Wizard should pay attention to such things as the description of the variety and real photos of people who are familiar with the Wizard.
1. Planting time comes as soon as the ground has been well warmed up. Its average temperature should be at least 6 degrees Celsius. There are no exact dates for growing and planting the Sorcerer, because it all depends on the temperature indicators of a particular region. But you can roughly orientate yourself in late April or early May.
2. When planting, it is important to adhere to the 60 × 35 cm pattern, which is the standard for many varieties of potatoes. There are no surprises in terms of hole depth - the average depth is 10 cm.
Care Rules
Thanks to the well-developed strong root system of the Sorcerer, the plant feels great in drought conditions. To support the development of tubers in such conditions, watering should be carried out with a frequency of 5 times. While a high level of soil moisture can harm the tubers of many other varieties, the Wizard does not suffer from this problem. Considering the potato Wizard and the description, we can say that the process of caring for the species is simple.
Diseases and Pests
Various viruses and potato cancer are not afraid of the Sorcerer. But with the golden nematode, many gardeners growing this variety are faced. Good crop rotation is the key to solving the problem. You need to include perennial herbs and legumes in the process. Bean-cereal mixtures can also be used.
Harvesting and storage of crops
After harvesting, he needs to give time to dry, it usually takes several hours in good weather. Before laying it is important to make sure that the storage room is clean and dry, there should be no mold. Otherwise, large losses of tubers cannot be dealt with. Potato Wizard and its detailed characteristics indicate that during the winter there will be no more than four percent of waste.
Have a good harvest!
Reviews
Helena:
“The variety is very resistant to late blight. I was struck by the immunity of the Sorcerer, for several years of growing this potato I did not encounter serious diseases and pests. "The nematode disease was inevitable, but using gentle chemicals, I quickly forgot about this problem."
Eugene:
“A friend raised a Sorcerer for many years, and I decided recently. I was embarrassed by the relatively small weight of the tubers, but when I saw the results during the harvest, I was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t expect that from a summer cottage, small in size, we would gather so many potatoes with my family. We’re already thinking about selling it a little, keeping a particularly large harvest. ”
Oleg:
“For dining purposes, this variety is definitely my favorite. It boils quickly, the taste is perfect, sweet, but not so much that this potato is not suitable for frying. I read about the variety earlier and was surprised that the percentage of starch is indicated by 15%, it seems to me that it is much less in it. ”
Victoria:
“I did not regret my choice. I was looking with my husband for the perfect fit for landing for sale. Other varieties were already tired and there was a readiness to try a new variety. There is plenty of experience for experimentation. The wizard is perfect for sale. ”
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