This potato belongs to the variety of early ripe and is considered table. It is often called elite, as its taste and yield are really impressive. Potato variety Barin is a new development of breeders, but experts are confident that very soon this type of vegetable crop will become very popular among a large number of farmers.
Description of Barin potatoes
Grade characteristics
In the description of the Varin variety, it is said that for the first time this species appeared at the Scientific Research Institute named after A.G., Lorch in the Moscow Region. Barin’s “potato” was the early potato Baron, originally from the Urals, whose characteristics the breeders really liked, because it is resistant to temperature extremes and diseases.
Barin's peculiarity is that it belongs to the early-growing varieties, therefore, after 60-70 days you can observe the first shoots. Some farmers dig the crop ahead of schedule and note that under favorable conditions, Barin is ready for use after 50 days.
Plant description
Outwardly, Barin is an erect bush, whose branches slightly deviate to the side. The leaves are small and their color is saturated.
The slightly wavy edges of the foliage are a characteristic feature of potatoes of the Varin variety. This plant can be called a decoration of the garden, as amazing pink and purple flowers appear on it. From 10 to 12 tubers can ripen on the bush.
Description of the fetus
The resulting potatoes have a creamy beige peel, pale flesh without wateriness, and also pinkish eyes. The shape of the potato is oval, flat, and its weight is from 80 to 120 g.
The resulting crop can be used for a variety of purposes. Potatoes have 15% starch, have a pleasant taste, do not boil and can be used for frying, cooking and even cook like french fries.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
According to the reviews of experienced gardeners and the description, potatoes have many advantages. Characteristics of Barin potatoes are as follows:
- resistance to cancer pathogens and low probability of its occurrence;
- the variety is practically not affected by the nematode;
- potatoes are perfectly stored, which ensures its high commercial quality and the possibility of transportation over long distances;
- early ripening;
- total yield is quite high.
As for the shortcomings, it is poor resistance to late blight, as well as common scab. To avoid damage to tubers, it is recommended to take care of prevention in advance, which will help to avoid the development of diseases.
Soil preparation
In order for the mistress-potato to be successful, it is necessary to take care of the soil in advance. It is better to prepare the beds in the fall, so that the earth receives nutrients and becomes as fertile as possible. To enrich the soil, a mixture of 1 tbsp. tablespoons of sulfate, as well as a glass of ash and a bucket of manure. After this, the soil should be given rest until spring.
A month before the proposed planting, you need to prepare seed material. For this, according to the description of experienced gardeners, tubers are selected whose weight is not more than 80 g. They can be selected from last year's crop or purchased in a store. Before planting them, you need to inspect the material for diseases and dents - the potato should be smooth and not have visible damage.
Selected tubers must be processed with potassium permanganate. For this, a solution of 10 crystals per liter of water is made. The tubers are allowed to dry, put in boxes and put into the light in warm weather (at least 10 degrees). The grown tubers with sprouts that have appeared are quite ready for planting in the ground.
Tuber planting
Tuber sprouts up
Planting seedlings in the ground should be carried out according to the rules so that the plant can give a good harvest. To do this, follow these steps:
- pits are excavated, the depth of which is at least 20 cm: the distance between them should be 50-60 cm, so that the plants are not crowded;
- in each hole one sprouted tuber is placed, and strictly sprouts up;
- all seedlings need to be densely covered with earth and leveled with a rake;
- It is important to loosen the soil to ensure good air permeability to the wells.
It should be noted that the choice of place for planting must be correct, since seedlings require heat and sunlight. It is also necessary to take into account that for each m2 15 g of urea or nitrate is required to enrich the soil.
How to care
Like any plant, Barin potatoes need a number of procedures that help achieve a good harvest. It should be:
- hilling;
- weeding;
- watering;
- fertilizing fertilizers.
Despite the fact that many farmers do not consider hilling to be an important procedure, it is better to carry out it to protect plants from diseases. It is only enough to spud potatoes twice, and the first time this is done when the shoots reach 15 cm in height, and the second time after 21 days, and then the soil is loosened with a hoe.
With weeding, usually there are no difficulties, since it is enough to regularly destroy weeds so that Barin receives the necessary moisture and air.
Watering is done so that there is no transfusion of water. This potato variety tolerates both moisture and drought, but you should not overdo it. The formation of crust on the soil is unacceptable, therefore, in dry and sunny weather it is advisable to water the potatoes twice a day.
Fertilizers for Barin
As for the nutrition of the soil and its enrichment with minerals and useful substances, then fertilizing should be done at least 3 times. Before the appearance of flowers, it is necessary to use urea in the proportions of 1 tbsp. spoon per 10 liters of water. This helps form healthy stems and shrubs.
The second time it is better to fertilize seedlings during the appearance of buds. Here, ash will come to the rescue, which must be used in a concentration of 1 glass per 10 liters of water. a spoon of superphosphate.
The third feeding is implemented during the appearance of flowers and the formation of tubers. In this case, 1 tbsp is sufficient. tablespoons of superphosphate in 10 liters of water. Fertilizing with fertilizers is recommended in the morning before the sun or in the evening after sunset to avoid leaf burns.
Pest and Disease Control
Despite resistance to many diseases, the Varin variety often becomes a victim of late blight. That is why it is necessary to start the fight against the pathogen in advance, before the appearance of unpleasant symptoms. It is enough to carry out one treatment with Acrobat, and this will bring positive results.
The plant is also unstable to the “attack” of nematodes and scabs, so you need to select high-quality seed material without brown spots, process the tubers Gumi, Albit or Epin, and also do not forget about the treatment of the site, avoiding weeds, affected shoots and other things.
Insecticides must be used to protect against the bear and the Colorado potato beetle. Medvetox is suitable for elimination from the first parasites, and Antizhuk, Corado and other similar means will stand up to fight against Colorado pests.
