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Potato Lileya is a young representative of table varieties. It successfully passed the tests and was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation with approval for several regions at once. The variety is quite unpretentious, produces a decent harvest, and attracts with its good taste characteristics and keeping quality.
History of appearance
Potatoes of this variety were bred at the Republican Unitary Enterprise “Scientific and Practical Center of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for Potato and Horticulture. The organization is listed in official sources as the originator and patent holder. Belarusian potatoes are called in Russia, emphasizing the origin of the culture.
In 2007, the variety was included in the State Register of the Republic of Belarus. The authors of this variety are:
- Ananyeva I. N.;
- Vologdina L.N.;
- Ivanyuk V. G.;
- Kolyadko I. I.;
- Makhanko V. L.;
- Nezakonova L.V.
Since 2008, the Lileya Belorussian potato has been listed in the State Register of the Russian Federation.
Description of the Liley potato with photo
Potatoes of this variety are considered table potatoes. It is grown both in small areas and on an industrial scale.
Bush
Lileya Belorussian potato belongs to the medium-sized varieties.The bush looks like this:
- moderate spreading;
- intermediate type;
- foliage is abundant;
- stem erect or semi-erect;
- leaf size is medium, type is intermediate;
- the edges of the plates are slightly wavy;
- color green;
- flowers are large;
- the color of the corollas is white;
- The inflorescence is compact, medium in size.
Tubers
The variety Lileya Belorusskaya is distinguished by the early formation of tubers. They look like this:
- size is large;
- average weight 100-200 g;
- oval-round shape;
- the peel is smooth and dense, yellow in color;
- eyes are small, shallow;
- the pulp is light yellow, does not darken when cut;
- friability is average;
- boilability is weak.
There are 8-15 tubers in a Liley potato nest. Small specimens are very rare.
Lileya potato tubers are aligned by weight and size
Characteristics of Lileya potatoes
Liley Belarusian potatoes are used for various purposes. The options are almost unlimited:
- cooking;
- stewing;
- roasting;
- baking;
- stuffing;
- deep frying;
- adding to salads.
On an industrial scale, Liley potatoes are used for vegetable mixes and semi-finished products. This variety is only poorly suited for purees due to its poor boilability.
Taste qualities of Lileya potatoes
Potatoes of this variety have a very good taste. The pulp of the tubers is quite dense, but its consistency is pleasant. Heat treatment does not change the shape and color, ensuring the accuracy and attractiveness of the dish.
Ripening time
Lileya potatoes are early varieties. Full ripening after emergence takes 65-70 days. In the State Register of the Russian Federation, the variety is listed as mid-early.
Productivity
The originator and patent holder of the Lileya variety claims a yield of up to 67 tons per hectare. State tests have shown that 25-39 tons of potatoes can be harvested in such areas. The maximum yield was achieved in the Vologda region. 1 hectare of planting yielded almost 41 tons of tubers.
Growing regions
The Liley Belarusian potato variety is grown in different regions of the country. In accordance with the State Register of the Russian Federation, permission was obtained for the following regions:
- Central;
- Northern;
- Northwestern;
- Volgo-Vyatsky.
Disease resistance
Potato Lileya has good immunity. The variety is resistant to the following diseases:
- cancer (pathotype I);
- late blight of tops, tubers.
Potato Liley is rarely affected by viruses. Among the pests, resistance to the golden cyst nematode is observed.
Advantages and disadvantages
Lileya potatoes do not darken when cut. The color does not change when the tubers are cooked.
The smooth skin of the tubers greatly facilitates the cleaning process
Pros:
- early maturation;
- high productivity;
- immunity to a number of diseases;
- resistance to potato nematode;
- uniformity of weight and size;
- good taste;
- preservation of shape and color during heat treatment;
- universal use (except for purees);
- possibility of machine cleaning;
- good marketability and keeping quality.
Minuses:
- poor boilability of tubers;
- unsuitable for making purees.
Landing rules
It is optimal to plant Liley potatoes in the first half of May. In the southern regions on sandy soils, the date can be shifted to the last ten days of April. The soil should warm up to at least 10 °C.
The optimal conditions for planting the Liley variety are:
- sandy loam or light loam;
- fertile soil:
- predecessors - legumes, green manure, cabbage, onions, beets, garlic, zucchini, cucumbers.
It is best to prepare a plot for potatoes in the fall. The work involves the following activities:
- Remove weeds and other vegetation.
- Dig up the area. Go deep on the bayonet of the shovel.
- Add humus and wood ash.
If the soil is acidic, add 0.4-0.5 kg of lime per 1 m². You can use dolomite flour instead.
Planting material is sorted out in advance. It is optimal to use tubers up to 5 cm in diameter. If they are larger, they are cut so that at least three pairs of eyes remain on each part.
The selected planting material is dried, but not in direct sunlight. It is better to store tubers in the cellar. They are taken out a month before planting to germinate. The tubers are periodically sprayed with water, otherwise they may dry out. Cut specimens are treated with wood ash and dried in the sun.
Thanks to good immunity, Liley potatoes do not need to be treated with chemicals. Folk remedies are sufficient for prevention. Growth stimulants can be used.
The landing algorithm is as follows:
- Dig up the area.
- Apply 10 liters of manure per 1 m². You can use potassium-phosphorus fertilizers (50 g per 1 m²).
- Make holes. The optimal depth is 10 cm; if the soil is heavy clay, then half as much.
- Arrange the tubers.
- Cover with soil.
For Liley potatoes, a planting pattern of 35x60 cm is recommended. If the size of the plot allows, the distance between the bushes in a row can be increased to half a meter.To obtain marketable products, the originator recommends planting 50,000-55,000 tubers per 1 hectare.
You can’t plant potatoes too crowded - this makes ventilation difficult and creates difficulties during care.
How to care
Liley potato care is standard. The set of measures necessarily includes loosening and hilling. This is important for good growth and development of the culture. Loosening is necessary immediately after planting. This should be done carefully and diagonally so as not to damage the tubers or pull them out of the ground. It is safer to use a rake at this stage.
The next time the plantings are loosened, when the shoots appear. It is better to do this with a harrow.
Liley potatoes begin to be watered only after germination. It is optimal to use water at a temperature of 17-23 °C. A better option is drip irrigation. If there is natural replenishment of water or the rainy season, then additional moisture is not required. The rest of the time for watering, choose early morning or evening after sunset. Moisturizing is especially important during bud formation and during flowering.
Fertilizers are needed for Liley potatoes if they were not applied during the autumn preparation of the site and planting. Feeding is done three times per season during the following periods:
- the appearance of the first leaves;
- formation of buds;
- two weeks after the previous application.
It is recommended to carry out foliar feeding once every two weeks. To do this, use superphosphate - prepare a solution and spray the leaves.
Liley potatoes have good immunity, but there is a risk of pest damage. In this case, use appropriate insecticides.
Harvest and storage
The Liley potato crop is harvested in dry weather. If the ground was still wet, then the tubers must be dried. It is best to do this in a shaded but well-ventilated place.
Three weeks after drying, the harvested crop is sorted. Storage requires a dry room with a temperature of 2-5 °C. Potatoes can be left in bulk or placed in boxes or nets.
Potatoes should be dug up when the tops begin to turn yellow and dry out - they can be cut off 2-3 days before harvesting
Conclusion
Lileya potatoes are an early table variety bred in Belarus and included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. It has good immunity, large fruits with yellow flesh. They are suitable for various types of processing, except for making purees.
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