The early ripe table potato variety Lisana (selection Bavaria-Saat, Germany) is gaining more and more popularity among potato growers in Russia. What is the secret of his success?
Very early. The growing season is 60-65 days. The first digging after planting can be done in 40-45 days.
High-yielding. From 1 hectare you can collect 50-70 tons. Commercial yield - 123-249 c/ha, 41-48 c/ha above the standard. Productivity on the 45th day after full shoots (first digging) - 100-215 c/ha, 60-63 c/ha above the standard; on the 55th day (second digging) - 150-246 c/ha, 99 c/ha above the standard. The maximum yield according to the state variety plots is 299 c/ha, 113 c/ha above the standard.
Drought resistant. Can be grown without watering. It adapts well to the climatic conditions of the southern regions of Russia. It performed well in an abnormally dry 2021.
High marketability. Commodity yield - from 92%. The tubers are standard, elongated-oval, weighing from 106 to 139 g. The peel is smooth, the occurrence of the eyes is superficial. The number of tubers in one bush is 10-16 pcs. The skin and flesh are yellow.
disease resistant (causative agent of potato cancer, virus Y, wrinkled and striped mosaic, late blight) and pests (golden potato cyst nematode).
It has excellent taste qualities. Unlike most early varieties, it has the highest tasting scores. Variety slightly crumbly, cooking type B. The texture of the tubers is especially good for salads, side dishes and soups. The pulp does not darken when cooked. The starch content is 15,6%.
Versatile in application. It can be used as a table and in industrial production.
Resistant to mechanical damage. Suitable for washing and packing.
Suitable for long-term storage. The rest period lasts until the beginning of May.
Recommendations for growing
The variety is included in the State Register for the Middle Volga (7) region. Well suited for cultivation on light sandy soils.
Dressing and pre-germination are recommended before planting.
The nitrogen application rate is 150 kg/ha.
Landing distance: 30-33 cm (with 75 cm spacing between ridges). It is recommended to reduce the rate of use of metribuzin after potato shoots.
Due to the variety's very good resistance to late blight, spraying intervals can be longer than standard. But it is necessary to control the situation with alternariosis.
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