Potato Janka: variety description, characteristics (photo)

2.02.2018 Potatoes Varieties

After reviewing the description of the variety, photos and reviews, many summer residents pay attention to the Janka potatoes. Belarusian breeders presented an amazing variety, which is characterized by high productivity, simple cultivation technology.

Description, photos and reviews of Yanka potatoes make the variety quite popular. It appeared relatively recently, but in a short period of time has become one of the most popular. The variety is resistant to diseases, gives a good harvest, and the fruits have an amazing taste.

Content

1 Variety Description and Characterization
2 Characteristics of the root crop
3 Origin
4 Advantages and disadvantages
5 Growing rules
6 Care Rules
7 Diseases and Pests
8 Harvesting and storage of crops
9 Reviews

Variety Description and Characterization

The variety is considered mid-season. You can start harvesting after 1.5 months. The bush is medium in size, the leaves are pale green.

The root system is powerful, able to withstand adverse conditions. From 1 bush you can collect up to 10 tubers. In rare cases, small and damaged specimens come across.

The variety is grown for both its own use and for commercial purposes. Tubers respond well to transportation, can be stored for a long period. Productivity is 250 kg / ha. The maximum result is close to 350 c / ha.

Characteristics of the root crop

The tubers are oval, each weighing 100 grams. They are smooth, neat. The peel is yellow, a mesh is visible on the surface.

Please note that the variety is valued by summer residents not only for taste. The fruits are rich in nutrients and vitamins.

Origin

Belarusian breeders often surprise. This time they presented a unique variety of potato Janka. It is grown in all regions of the country. In addition, the variety is gaining popularity outside the Republic of Belarus.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the positive characteristics of the variety are the following:

good taste;
high productivity;
long storage period;
neat appearance of the fruit;
the ability to prepare seed material yourself;
resistance of tubers to mechanical damage;
unpretentiousness to the soil and weather conditions.

The disadvantages include susceptibility to certain diseases.

Important: the variety responds well to fertilizer application. As a result, you can increase productivity and grow large tubers.

Growing rules

The variety is undemanding to the soil composition. However, it prefers to grow on fertile lands. A bed for potatoes must be prepared in the autumn. To do this, dig the soil. Immediately before planting, the bed should be cleaned of weeds and dig again. According to the description, Yanko potatoes require good lighting. However, direct sunlight should be avoided.

For planting potatoes, it is worth using the nesting or trench method. These options are most preferred. In addition, you can make ridges or ridges.

The choice of planting material must be approached responsibly. Tubers with signs of infection or damaged specimens are not suitable for planting. Begin planting work during the period when the soil warms up.

In prepared wells, it is necessary to add humus with wood ash, and lay tubers in them.

Note: after planting, mulching is required. As mulch, you can use sawdust, straw.

Care Rules

Many potato growers distinguish the Yanka variety for its high productivity and unpretentiousness when grown.

The main care for the culture is to carry out the following activities:

Loosening and weeding. Potato negatively refers to weeds. Therefore, weeds must be disposed of on time. In addition, regular cultivation is required. Such a simple procedure will help maintain the soil in a loose state.
Hilling. For the entire period you need to carry out the procedure three times.
Irrigation. According to the description of the variety, Janka potatoes need irrigation. The procedure should be carried out 2 weeks after emergence, during budding and during flowering.
Top dressing. To apply a lot of fertilizer for potatoes is not necessary. However, several dressings should be carried out.

Diseases and Pests

The variety is not threatened by diseases such as potato cancer, nematode, scab, black leg, late blight of leaves and tubers, wrinkled mosaic. To protect crops from diseases, planting material must be well treated before planting. From late blight, spraying of crops with copper-containing solutions will help.

As for pests, the most dangerous are the following: Colorado potato beetle, aphid, thrips, mite, nutcracker. So that insects do not harm the crops, it is necessary to remove weeds from the site in time and mulch the aisles. In addition, drugs such as Actara, Regent, Prestige, Lightning, Apaches, Taboo will help protect plants from pests.

Harvesting and storage of crops

You can start cleaning work after 90 days. However, the timing may vary depending on the region and the climatic conditions. By the time of excavation, the tubers should have a dense skin that protects them from mechanical damage.

The shelf life of the variety is 96%. Store potatoes in a cool place. If you follow the basic rules of storage, the crop can lie all winter, without losing its commercial qualities.

Reviews

Egor, 35 years old:

“I am growing Yanko potatoes for sale. All friends go to this variety. It is high yielding, well kept. I didn’t notice any flaws when growing the variety. ”

Elena, 46 years old:

“The variety appeared relatively recently, I immediately decided to try it. Since then, I have been planting Janka potatoes constantly. The variety is considered unique, the dishes are excellent. "

Yana, 52 years old:

“I would like to say thank you to Belarusian breeders for the Yank potato variety. The crops do not require special care, and the harvest is always excellent. ”

Yanka is a promising variety, it is perfectly stored and is able to grow in any conditions. Potatoes will be able to cook your favorite dishes; the vegetable is ideal for culinary masterpieces.