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Potatoes with red skin appeared on our shelves not long ago. Previously, we knew only a white root vegetable with a grayish skin. The Red Scarlet variety can no longer be called a new product, but it appeared on Russian tables relatively recently. Today it is successfully grown in garden plots. It is very unpretentious to grow and stores well. If you are new to this business and don’t know which variety to start your acquaintance with potatoes with, start with this one.
Description of the variety
The word "red" means "red". This is no coincidence, because root vegetables have a red tint to the skin. At the same time, their flesh is yellowish. Red Scarlett potatoes were bred by breeders from Holland. Imported from Europe several years ago, it quickly gained popularity. Most often it is grown in the south of Russia and in the central regions in sunny open areas.
It is believed that among the varieties of Dutch selection, the Red Scarlet potato is the best. Description of the variety, photos, reviews and technical characteristics will be indicated in our article.
Appearance
The shape of the tubers is slightly elongated, they are quite large oval. The weight of one potato can reach 100-120 grams. Small, shallow eyes make peeling easy. This is important for every housewife.
The peel has a red tint, and the flesh is light yellow. Taste and density are determined by the starch content of the tubers. The optimal content (from 10 to 15%) ensures a dense consistency and delicate taste. When cooked, the potatoes become a little crumbly.
The yield of the variety is very high, and resistance to diseases ensures a guaranteed high number of root crops. More detailed information about the Red Scarlet variety is collected in the table.
Table
When choosing a potato variety, the gardener proceeds from its qualities. Technical characteristics come to the rescue. The most important aspects are considered to be:
- productivity;
- disease resistance;
- appearance and taste;
- scheme and features of cultivation.
We have collected all this data in a special table.
Options | Description of the variety |
|---|---|
Maturation speed | An early ripening variety, 45-55 days pass from the moment of emergence to technical ripeness |
Description of external data | Oval-shaped root vegetables, weight from 60 to 120 grams with yellowish pulp |
Disease resistance | To the golden nematode, to late blight, to cancer |
Commercial qualities | Excellent, long and well stored, rarely affected by rot |
Features of cultivation | Loosening the soil, controlling weeds, timely watering and fertilizing |
Description of the plant | Semi-erect, low bush, corolla of flowers red-violet |
Productivity | High, up to 19 kilograms per square meter |
The variety is valuable primarily due to its resistance to nematodes, preservation of commercial qualities during long-term storage and high yield.
Useful qualities
Some citizens believe that there are no useful elements in potatoes other than starch, and that they should be eaten as rarely as possible.Of course this is not true. Potatoes, like any other product, should be consumed in moderation.
Potatoes contain:
- vitamins of group A;
- B vitamins;
- vitamins of group C;
- vitamins H and PP.
The lack of vitamins in the body is primarily due to poor nutrition and limited consumption of certain foods. Even the process of losing weight needs to be approached carefully. The Red Scarlett variety also has the ability to protect our body.
Growing rules
In order to get a rich and healthy harvest, you need to spend a lot of effort and energy. Nothing will work if you don’t take care of the plants, even if the variety is very resistant to external influences.
Seed potatoes are purchased in the spring and are prepared in advance for sowing in May. Since the variety is early, there is no need to rush into planting Red Scarlett.
In May, the air temperature will be optimal, the ground will warm up, and seedlings will appear quickly.
Additionally, check that there is no rot or damage on the potatoes.
Planting pattern 60x35 or 75x35. Even if you did not germinate the tubers in advance, the first shoots will appear after 14-20 days. Only cold weather can prevent this. The planting depth is average; Red Scarlett potatoes need to be deepened by about 7 centimeters. From the moment the sprouts appear, the gardener will have to care for his crops for a month and a half. The Red Scarlett potato variety is capable of producing a harvest after 45 days.
In order for the yield to be excellent, it is important to comply with the following conditions:
- plant Red Scarlett root crops in open sunny areas;
- loosen the soil regularly;
- apply fertilizing.
You can use ash and superphosphate as fertilizers. If you plan to dig up your crop, remove the tops a week before. The video shows grown Red Scarlett potatoes:
You can see the bushes falling to the ground. This is noted by many gardeners; this property does not affect productivity.
One of the most important properties of potatoes, including the Red Scarlett variety, is shelf life and the preservation of basic qualities.
Storage
Storing potatoes is very important, because high yields are needed so that there are enough root crops for both autumn and winter.
The keeping quality of the Red Scarlett variety is high. If you first sort the crop for the presence of rot and place it in a cool and ventilated room, the potatoes will retain not only their excellent presentation, but also their taste.
Disease resistance
"Red Scarlett" is resistant not only to diseases, but also to some viruses, for example, type A and Yn. This also has a positive effect on shelf life. Only healthy and mature root vegetables can remain in the cellar until spring.
Conclusion
As you can see, potatoes of this variety are very popular and famous for their excellent qualities. It is so unpretentious that it is suitable even for beginner gardeners.
Reviews from gardeners
Reviews from those who have already grown the Red Scarlett variety will reveal the secrets in the best possible way, because you can draw conclusions for yourself from the experience of other gardeners.Let's look at some of them.
