. The weather in the Leningrad Region can change dramatically during the day, sharp fluctuations in air temperature occur. Snow melts from mid-April. The average temperature in July is + 16-18 degrees. In addition, in the Leningrad Oblast has very poor soils, podzolic and peat-bog soils, therefore, when digging, a large amount of fertilizer should be applied. In this review we will talk about the features of planting potatoes in this region.
. Contentsgrowing in the Leningrad region
- Adretta
- Spring white
- Aurora
- Naiad
- Pushkin
- Latona
- Impala
- Zhukovsky early
- Sneweights
- Good luck
- Which of them belong to the early varieties of
Landing dates
Plant potatoes in early May, at this time on birch trees buds burst and leaves appear from them. It is required that the earth at a depth of 10 cm have a temperature of not less than + 8-12 degrees.
Distance for planting
Potato planting pattern for regular beds The distance between bushes depends on the variety.
For earlier varieties, digging holes indented from each other in 25 see , for later ones 30–35 cm.Features of potato growing in the Leningrad region
Choosing a site for planting
Potatoes are very light-loving plants and a course for a young person and an area for a plant to get a place for planting .solar, and, if possible, protected from drafts The place you want to pick up solar, but protected from the north winds. It is necessary to observe crop rotation. Potatoes are planted on the place where beans, beans, peas, cabbage, and cucumbers grew last year. It is even better if rye or mustard grew on the site before. Rye makes the soil loose and breathable. It will enrich the earth with nitrogen and potassium. They do not advise planting potatoes in the place where tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, that is, nightshade and strawberries, grew before. The best soil acidity is ph = 5-5.5.
Digging the soil
Then dig the soil and make high ridges, then in the spring the earth warms up faster. In addition, in the spring after the snow melts and before landing, you can cover the ground with foil.
Planting rules in the Leningrad region
A month before planting, pick up the most healthy tubers weighing 60-80 g, , spread them out on a flat surface in a warm place, lit by the rays of the sun, sometimes overturn the tubers. You can put tuber crops in boxes filled with wet peat or sawdust, sprinkled with them, sometimes spray them with warm water. The sprouts cannot be broken, otherwise the potatoes will not rise.
Rows are dug so that they are located from north to south.
Planting potatoes in 3 ways:
- digging holes 8–9 cm. in depth.
- Form the high ridges of the and place the potatoes in them to a depth of 10–12 cm.
- Plant the tubers in the trenches of .
Planting in the holes 
Planting in the trenches 
Planting potatoes in the combs Summer in the region quickly ends, because of this, early and mid-season varieties are planted on the site. And potatoes of late varieties are planted in greenhouses and greenhouses.
Depending on the composition of the earth, digging holes, less dug holes are dug on more dense and heavy soil. So, in clayey soil makes the depth of 4-5 hole, and in the sandstone and sandy soil - 10-12 , see
Also, if the ground is light, then make holes or furrows. A handful of ash is poured into each well, a tuber is placed, buried. The holes are dug, making an indentation between them of 35 cm, and between the rows - 70 cm.
And if the ground is heavy, then they put the potatoes in the ridges about 12 cm and about and wide. Tuber crops on sandy soils are planted to a depth of 8-10 cm, and on loamy soils - 6-8 cm from the top of the ridge. Before planting the land watered.
Care on the site
Watering
Before the buds appear, the soil is not watered, but when buds form and begin to bloom, the soil must be constantly moistened. Before watering, make sure that the earth has dried to a depth of 6-8 , see Water in the evening, pouring 2-3 liters of water under one bush. In case of drought, water the potatoes 3-5 times per season. Be sure to loosen the ground after watering.
Hilling
Hilling beds with potatoes First roll up bushes that are 14-16 cm, then roll them after 2-3 weeks, when buds start to form. Spud after rain or watering.
Growing in a greenhouse
The ideal temperature and humidity for potatoes can be kept in the greenhouse, it matures somewhat earlier than at the site, and there are no diseases and no harmful insects.
Potato flowering in the greenhouse You can plant potatoes in the greenhouse as early as April in .Planting and care are the same as in the normal area. Fertilizers are sprinkled on the ground, dug up, dig holes, in each put the sprouted tubers, covered with soil. The culture is loosened after irrigation, the weeds are pulled out, the spud is poured and watered.
Planting in greenhouses
Arcs are placed on the beds and covered with a film, fixing the edges. This will protect the culture from recurrent frosts and sharp fluctuations in temperature. Sometimes in warm weather, when the sun is shining, remove the film so that the moisture evaporates, water the crop, fertilize it, loosen the soil and close the greenhouse again. In greenhouses, tubers can be harvested earlier on 14 days than on the site.
Varieties of potatoes for growing in the Leningrad region
The best way to plant elite varieties. They almost do not get sick, they are not damaged by insects, in addition to this, their taste is better than that of other varieties.
Adretta
Potatoes Adretta The variety is drought resistant. Has a high yield - 45 t / ha. The rind is yellowish, rough. Potato Adretta unpretentious to the composition of the earth, which is very important for poor soils of the Leningrad region. He was awarded a tasting taste score - 5 points. Tuber crop weight - 140 g.
Spring white
Potatoes Spring white Tuber weight 80-140 d. The variety is moderately resistant to scab, Alternaria and viruses. But not resistant to late blight.
Aurora
Potatoes Aurora Yield - 250-300 q / ha. Bulb weight of the variety Aurora 90-150 AD
Naiad
Naiad potatoes Yield - 193-373 c / ha. Tuber crop weight 72-126 d. The rind of the potatoes is yellow and the flesh is white. Resistant to nematode and immune to cancer.
Pushkin
Potato Pushkin Productivity - 32 t / ha. Tuber weight is 103-106 g. The rind is beige, snow-white flesh. The variety is immune to cancer and is resistant to the nematode. Medium susceptible to scab and late blight. Tasting taste score - 4.0-4.7 points.
Latona
Potato Latona The peel is yellow, the flesh is yellowish. Tuber crop weight 90-140 y. The yield is one of the highest - 50 t / ha. The variety easily tolerates both heat and dry weather, as well as constant rain. Evaluation score - 4.9-5 points. It is immune to scab, ring and dry rot of tubers, viral infections. Not susceptible to nematode. Unfortunately, it is susceptible to late blight of the leaves.
Impala
Impala potatoes Tuber weight - 88-150 g. The highest yield - 367 c / ha. Yellow rind, creamy flesh. Taste rating - 4 points. Grade Impala Resistant to nematode and immune to cancer, poorly susceptible to scab and viruses. But it is susceptible to rhizoctoniosis, scab powdery and late blight. It has a high stress resistance. Resistant to dry summer and mechanical damage.
Zhukovsky Early
Potato Zhukovsky Early The variety is not susceptible to cancer, nematode, alternariosis, and black scab. Drought resistantThe rind is pink, and the flesh is white. Tuber crop weight - 100-120 d. Yield - 400-450 centners / ha. Tasting taste score - 5 points out of 5 possible.
Bullfinch
Potatoes Bullfinch Tuber crop weight - 60-90 g. Average yields 350-450 centners / ha. Immune to cancer, scab and viruses, against late blight and macrospore tubers. But a nematode can attack him.
Good luck
Good luck potatoes Tuber crop weight - 120 g. Yield 42 tons / ha. Grade Luck is resistant to rhizoctonia, scab, cancer, wrinkled mosaic, viral diseases. The variety is susceptible to phytophthora.
Which of them belong to the early varieties
The early varieties include the varieties Adretta, Zhukovsky early, Pushkin, Latona, Impala.
When growing potatoes in the Leningrad region, do not forget that the soils are usually depleted there, therefore add fertilizer when digging. For the cultivation of late varieties of potatoes, use greenhouses, greenhouses, and plant seedlings.
