Potato "Gala" - characteristics of the variety, peculiarities of cultivation

With the onset of heat, people think about what kind of potatoes can be planted in the garden. Ogorodniki put forward different requirements for this culture. Good responses and characteristics are possessed by the potato "Gala", which is tasty and useful.

Potatoes "Gala" - a description of the variety

The early-ripening variety of potatoes can be grown in different areas, thanks to excellent characteristics. Description of the potato "Gala" is as follows:

1. Medium-sized bushes are semi-straight.
2. The plant is large, in which the leaf plates are large and slightly wavy. Due to this, the variety tolerates elevated temperatures well. Their color is rich green.
3. Corollas in flowers are medium, and they are painted in milky white shade

Potato "Gala" - characteristic

Describing a new variety of potatoes can not be ignored and the main thing in this culture is the tubers:

1. Roots have an average size and a rounded shape, but oval specimens can rarely be found. Their weight in most cases reaches 100-120 g.
2. The rind is colored yellow and when felt, a slight roughness is felt. On young root crops, the peel is easy to remove. The eyes on the surface are shallow. The flesh of the potato is yellowish and contains about 12% of the starch.
3. If the cultivation of the potato "Gala" is carried out according to the rules, then on the bush can grow up to 16-20 root crops.

What kind of potato is Gala from?

A new variety of potatoes was created by German breeders, who focused on public interests and the needs of the private sector. Interestingly, in Germany about 35 enterprises specialize in potato farming. The history of the appearance of the potato "Gala" indicates that it is considered one of the best developments of German breeders. The grade was introduced into the state register of Russia in 2008.

Potatoes "Gala" - productivity

Breeders have tried to create a high-yielding variety, so it is so popular with truck farmers. On average, weights can be harvested from 220 to 260 kg. The maximum yield of potato "Gala" from 1 hectare is 39 tons. Another interesting parameter is the marketability of root crops, and this variety is high, since it is 94%. In addition, potatoes are well kept and its shelf life is 85-90%.

The taste of the potato "Gala"

To begin with, a few words about the nutritional value, so, in 100 g contains 3-3.5% protein, 12 mg ascorbic acid and 500 ml potassium. There is a protein in this vegetable tuberin, which includes amino acids important for the human body. The delicious qualities of potatoes of the grade "Gala" have a tasting evaluation - 9 points out of 10. After heat treatment, the pulp does not become dark and does not boil. This table sort can be used for chips, salad and different dishes.

Features of the potato variety "Gala"

Breeders have developed an excellent variety that can boast of such characteristics:

1. Features of potatoes indicate that it is universal for cultivation, that is, it can be planted in virtually all climatic zones. Even with small plus temperatures during the growing season, you can get a good harvest of tubers.
2. The plant has good immunity, so it is resistant to many diseases . A dangerous disease is the phytophthora, since it can cause a loss of up to 40-50%. Developing problems with excessive moisture and frequent temperature drops during the growing season.
3. The potato "Gala" does not have a long maturation period, so young root crops can be excavated after 65 days after planting. The full harvest should be collected after 2.5 months.
4. The plant is not whimsical to the soil, so it will grow well, and yield even on sandy loam soils with a lack of humus. To increase the yield, it is recommended to add nutrients in addition.

Agrotechnics of potato "Gala"

There are several important requirements that should be taken into consideration if you wish to drop this sort of potato:

1. Agrotechnics of planting and care of potatoes of the "Gala" variety requires the selection of the right site. The territory should be illuminated, because the shadow will not give the bushes a normal development, and the tubers will be small. In addition to fertile chernozems, light sandy, sandy loam and clay soils are suitable. If the soil is depleted, then you need to conduct additional training and make fertilizer.
2. It is important that the soil is acidic, so if the site is in the lowland, in the floodplain of rivers and in wetlands, you need to scatter on the surface of chalk, dolomite flour or slaked lime, given that for each square. meter should be 0.5 kg. After the digging is done.
3. Before planting the potatoes "Gala" should be treated with an aqueous solution of preparations that protect against fungus and insects, for example, "Taboo", "Maxim" and others.

Potatoes "Gala" - planting and care

Plant this crop in the selected area in mid-May, but it is better to focus on the temperature of the air, and do not forget that the period of maturation is up to 80 days. There are certain rules, how to plant the potato "Gala" and then take care of it:

1. Pits dig a depth of 9-10 cm, given that between them should be about 75 cm.
2. After the appearance of the first shoots, they should be lightly sprinkled with earth, which will positively affect the condition of the root system, and this increases the resistance to diseases.
3. Potato "Gala" loves top dressing, and fertilizers can be introduced immediately after planting, for example, using a solution of chicken manure (10 parts of water is taken part of the litter), pouring them grooves between the rows, and not holes. Another option - a solution of urea (10 liters of water you need 1 large spoon), watering from the calculation that the bush should account for 0.5 liters.
4. In addition, fertilizers will be useful and during growth, for example, before blooming, you can use the urea solution mentioned above, and during the formation of buds it is better to take a preparation prepared from 1 st. ash, 1 tbsp. spoons of potassium sulfate and 10 liters of water. After blossoming it is recommended to water the bushes with a solution made of 10 liters of water and 1 tbsp. spoons of superphosphate . Note that the bush needs 0.5 l.
5. Moisture is important for any plant, so watering should be done correctly. The first time irrigation is carried out during the mass appearance of shoots, the second - when flowering began, and the third - after the flowering is over. In addition, watering is carried out as the soil dries.
6. Take into account that every year it is not recommended to plant the potatoes "Gala" in the same place. It is best to change it every year or at least once in 2-3 years.