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There are many different varieties of potatoes, differing in the size and shape of the tubers, the color of the peel and pulp. But among them, red or pink types of crops especially stand out. They are distinguished by their presentation, uniformity of fruits and versatility of use. This explains their high popularity among gardeners and consumers. However, red potato varieties may have different shades of flesh. Therefore, when choosing, you need to take this into account.
The juice of red and pink potato varieties is used for medicinal purposes.
General characteristics of red potatoes
Red or pink potato varieties have a delicate taste and retain their shape well during heat treatment. Therefore, they are best suited for frying. In addition, the red tint of the peel is due to the increased content of antioxidants in the fruit, and it is these components that protect the body from the negative effects of free radicals.They also increase the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels, enhance collagen synthesis, which is responsible for the condition of the skin, and strengthen the retina.
The starch content in red and pink potato varieties is slightly lower than in yellow and white varieties. Therefore, they are less boiled during heat treatment. But this does not mean that red varieties are not suitable for making purees. Based on many of them, this dish is obtained with a delicate, uniform consistency. Simply, when choosing a variety, you need to take into account its main characteristics and whether it belongs to the culinary type.
Varieties of red (pink) potatoes with white flesh
Red or pink varieties with white flesh are distinguished by a high content of the most valuable plant protein, tuberin and vitamin C. In addition, they contain other beneficial components for human health.
Zhukovsky early
A Russian variety that was included in the State Register in 1993 and is recommended for cultivation in all regions of the country. The plant is semi-spreading, of medium height, stem type, 45-50 cm high. It is characterized by an accelerated growth rate and when planted in early May, the harvest ripens by mid-August. The duration of the Zhukovsky growing season is 60-65 days.
According to the description, potatoes of the Zhukovsky variety have a pink tint to the skin, which can be seen in the photo. The tubers are round-oval. Under each bush, up to 15 potatoes are formed, mostly large and medium in size. The weight of fruits at Zhukovsky varies between 100-120 g. Marketability is about 90-92%. Productivity 400-450 kg per hundred square meters.
The white flesh of these pink potatoes is slightly sweet.The starch content in it reaches 10-12%. Zhukovsky is suitable for frying salads. The taste is average.
Zhukovsky's harvest is unsuitable for long-term storage in winter
Alyona
Russian early ripening variety, which was included in the State Register in 2000. It is highly resistant to temperature changes, drought, and mechanical damage. The duration of its growing season is 60-70 days. Suitable for early harvest after 45 days.
The plant is of medium height, intermediate type, 45-50 cm high. The leaves are large, wide, dark green. The root system is well developed; during the season it forms from six to nine almost identical tubers.
Alena early red potatoes are characterized by stable yields ranging from 172-292 kg per hundred square meters, even in regions with difficult climatic conditions. Its tubers are oval in shape, slightly depressed at the base, apex and sides. The depth of the eyes is small. The surface of the potatoes is red and smooth.
The white pulp is slightly mealy, characterized by a pleasant consistency, and does not darken during heat treatment. Starch content is within 15-17%. The taste is excellent. These red potatoes with white flesh are suitable for frying, chips, first courses, and salads.
The keeping quality of Alena's early harvest is 95%
Maestro
This is one of the best varieties of red potatoes with white flesh. Maestro was obtained thanks to the efforts of French breeders. Suitable for central and southern regions. The duration of the growing season is 65-80 days. The yield of the variety is 214-3355 kg per 10 square meters. m.
Plant of medium height, intermediate type. Under each bush, 8-14 round-oval tubers are formed, weighing 92-172 g. The keeping quality of the crop is 92%. The taste is good.The maestro belongs to the culinary type AB. These red potatoes are suitable for soups, salads, and frying.
Maestro may suffer from common scab
Rocco (Rocko)
Austrian potato variety of medium ripening period. Included in the State Register of Russia in 2002. Recommended for cultivation in the central and northern regions, where it shows maximum performance. The period from the emergence of seedlings to harvest for Rocco potatoes is 85-90 days.
The plant is of medium height, semi-erect, well leafy. 10-12 fruits are formed under the bush. Tubers are medium to large in size with small superficial eyes. The peel is thin, dense, smooth, red. The white flesh of Rocco potatoes is moderately dense, not watery. The marketability of the variety is 84-96%, and the keeping quality is about 90%. The yield of this Austrian type of crop is 136-261 kg per hundred square meters.
The taste is good. Rocco potatoes are great for frying, frying, baking, stuffing. The starch content in red fruits reaches 13-14.5%.
Rocco's flowering is rare or completely absent
Chervona rue
Ukrainian potato variety with red skin and white flesh, medium-late ripening. The duration of its growing season is 125-135 days.
The plant is tall, upright, of intermediate type, 60-65 cm high. The root system is powerful; 14-16 medium-sized and large-sized tubers are formed under the bush per season. The fruits are oval-shaped and have excellent presentation. The average weight of red tubers of the Chervona Ruta variety is 100-150 g. The pulp is white inside, slightly mealy, not watery.
The taste is excellent.It can be used for first courses, salads, frying, baking, stuffing. The keeping quality of the crop is 96%.
Chervona rue potatoes are not susceptible to mechanical damage
Varieties of red (pink) potatoes with yellow flesh
Red potato varieties with yellow flesh inside have a high carotene content. In addition, they also contain a complex of vitamins and minerals. Therefore, in terms of value, they are in no way inferior to species with white flesh, and in terms of the concentration of carotenoids per 100 g of product they are even 8-10 times superior to them. Therefore, you need to study the names and descriptions of common varieties of pink and red potatoes, which are yellow inside.
Red scarlet
Dutch early variety, which is characterized by an accelerated growth rate. It can be harvested within 75 days from the moment of germination. This species is characterized by increased drought resistance without loss of productivity. Recommended for cultivation in the southern and central regions. The keeping quality of Red scarlet is 98%, which means that the variety is ideal for long-term storage.
The plant is low and quickly grows thick tops. Stems are medium thick. The root system is powerful, producing up to 15 tubers per season. The yield of the species reaches 600 kg per hundred square meters.
The photo of this red-skinned potato variety shows that its tubers have an oblong-oval shape. Moreover, red potatoes under the bush grow almost the same size, weighing 80-130 g. Their surface is slightly rough, and the flesh is a rich yellow hue. The depth of the eyes is insignificant, in the range of 1-1.3 mm. The starch content in fruits is 11-15%. These potatoes are suitable for frying, frying, chips, baking, boiling in general.
Red scarlet has insignificant fruit digestibility
Bellarosa
German early ripening variety, which was included in the State Register of Russia in 2006. Recommended for cultivation in the central and northern regions. Tests have shown that the growing season of the species is 55-70 days, but early potatoes can be harvested after 45 days. Therefore, in the central regions you can get two harvests of Bellarosa per season.
The plant is upright, tall, of intermediate type. The height of Bellarossa shoots reaches 70-75 cm. Under each bush, 8-10 red potatoes, mostly medium and large in size, are formed per season. The average weight of marketable fruits is 200-210 g, and individual specimens can weigh 800-1000 g. Productivity can reach 385 kg per 10 square meters. m. These potatoes are excellent for long-term storage; their tubers retain their consumer properties until May.
The starch content in potatoes reaches 12-16%. The variety is great for purees, frying, chips, fries.
The popular name of Bellarosa is “Cherry” due to the red color of the fruit.
Svitanok Kyiv
Ukrainian potato variety with pink skin and yellow flesh, which was included in the State Register of Russia in 1987. Recommended for growing in home gardens in the central and northern regions. The duration of the growing season for Svitanka Kievskogo is 85-100 days; the potatoes belong to the early category.
The plant is low, upright, compact. The stems are clustered together, so dense planting is allowed when growing this species. Under each bush, 8-12 red tubers are formed, weighing 90-120 g. The yield reaches 460 kg per 10 square meters. m. Keeping quality at 95%.
The taste qualities of this red variety are high. The pulp boils well, so the variety is great for purees and fillings. The starch content in it reaches 18%.
Svitanok Kyiv easily adapts to any climate
Rodrigue (Rodrigo)
German mid-early variety, which was included in the State Register of Russia in 2008. Shows high productivity in moderate climatic conditions. The duration of its growing season is 70-85 days. The yield of the variety is 218-380 kg per hundred square meters. At the same time, the yield of marketable fruits is 85-96%.
The plant is medium or tall, with spreading tops. When the tubers ripen, the stems bend completely towards the ground. Under each bush, 7-9 potatoes grow per season, with an average weight of 200 g. The potato variety Rodrigo has tubers of intense pink color, aligned, oblong in shape. The eyes are superficial and inconspicuous.
The taste is excellent, the variety is classified as culinary type B. Suitable for salads, soups, and baking purees. The starch content in these potatoes is 12.5-15.4%.
Rodrigo needs germination before planting
Peter's mystery
A mid-early variety, which was obtained thanks to the efforts of Russian breeders. Shows high productivity in the northern regions of the country, as it is not susceptible to temperature changes. The crop ripens 80-95 days after emergence. The yield is 192-336 kg per 10 square meters. m.
The plant is low-growing, of an intermediate type with upright growing shoots. Each bush produces 5-11 fruits per season with an average weight of 150 g. The tubers of the variety Riddle of Peter are elongated-oval.The peel is thin, smooth, durable, red. The eyes are small and superficial.
Experts assess the taste of the variety as good. He belongs to the culinary type AB. Ideal for salads and frying.
Peter's Riddle is resistant to cancer and late blight
Condor
This is a Dutch table potato variety, which was included in the State Register in 1995 and is recommended for cultivation in the central regions. Condor is a mid-season species with a growing season of 75-85 days. The yield of the variety reaches 180-360 kg per 10 square meters. m. The variety is well preserved until spring, the waste level does not exceed 6%.
The plant is medium-sized, intermediate type, 60-65 cm high. Berry formation is rare. 6-11 tubers are formed in the nest, weighing 90-180 g. Condor's potatoes are elongated-oval, red in color. The pulp is intensely yellow in color and contains 9-14% starch.
The taste of Condor is assessed as good. The variety is considered universal and belongs to the culinary type VS.
Condor affected by nematode
Vector
A new promising crop variety, which was obtained thanks to the efforts of Russian breeders. Characterized by a high level of marketability. This red-skinned variety is resistant to late blight, making it much easier to care for. The duration of the Vector growing season is 80-100 days.
The variety is distinguished by low bushes, with semi-erect shoots. In one nest, Vector produces 6-13 potatoes per season, with an average weight of 92-143 g. The fruits are oval-round with a dense red skin, so they can easily tolerate transportation and long-term storage. The eyes are small and their depth is insignificant. The yellow pulp has a dense structure.
This variety has an excellent taste, has an average digestibility, and belongs to culinary type B. The pulp does not darken during cooking. The vector is suitable for preparing different dishes. The starch content in its red fruits reaches 16.7−17.5%.
The vector is suitable for industrial and private cultivation
Zhuravinka
Belarusian variety of late ripening. Zoned in the Volga-Vyatka, Central and North-Western regions. Included in the State Register of Russia in 2004. The growing season for Zhuravinka takes 90-100 days. The yield of the species is 177-242 kg per hundred square meters.
The bushes are of medium height, growing 5-6 thickened stems. The tops of this variety grow intensively. Potatoes are round-oval, medium, red. Up to 25 of them are formed in a nest. The average fruit weight of Zhuravinka is 90-140 g. Their taste is excellent. The variety is suitable for the production of starch, making chips, crispy potatoes, and mashed potatoes.
The crane responds well to mineral and organic fertilizers
Symphony
This is the name of a mid-late potato variety with oval tubers of intense pink color. It was obtained by Dutch breeders and entered into the State Register of Russia in 1996. The duration of the growing season for Symphony is 100-120 days. The variety is characterized by undemanding to climate and soil composition.
The bushes are tall and upright. Under each of them, 8-11 oval, aligned red tubers are formed. Symphony's marketable fruit yield is 81-92%, and keeping quality is 95%.
The taste of potatoes is excellent.The pulp is softened, so Symphony is ideal for puree. The starch content in these red potatoes reaches 13-19%.
Symphony suitable for mechanical harvesting
Picasso
A late-ripening Dutch variety that is drought-resistant and shows high performance in the southern regions. The growing season of this potato is 110-120 days. Productivity is at the level of 190-315 kg per hundred square meters. The yield of marketable tubers is 80-95%.
Picasso's bushes are tall and densely leafy. With proper care, the plant produces 17-18 tubers per season. The average weight of the fruit is 100-120 g. The starch content is 10-12%, so the potatoes do not overcook. Picasso can be used for preparing salads, soups, frying, and baking. The variety is well stored until spring and does not germinate.
Picasso is resistant to degeneration
Red potatoes with pink flesh
The most useful varieties of red potatoes are those that are red inside. After all, this shade of pulp indicates an increased content of antioxidants in the fruits, so their regular consumption in moderate quantities is an excellent prevention of many diseases. However, there are still few such varieties.
Manifesto
Belarusian variety, which was included in the State Register of Russia in 2014. Belongs to the category of mid-early with a growing season of 90-110 days. Shows high performance on loose loams and sandy loams. Requires planting in well-warmed soil. Productivity reaches 165-408 kg per hundred square meters.
The manifest is characterized by tall bushes of intermediate type. The root system is powerful, forming up to 11-15 tubers, weighing 90-150 g. Potatoes are elongated-oval, with a smooth surface, red. The eyes are small and superficial.
The variety is considered universal with good taste. The starch content in the pulp reaches 13-15.4%.
The productivity of the Manifest directly depends on compliance with the rules of agricultural technology
Desiree
A time-tested Dutch crop variety that received official registration in 1978. It is distinguished by spreading bushes, about 65 cm high. The duration of the growing season of the Desiree variety is 80-100 days. 18-20 tubers with an average weight of 52-104 g are formed in the nest. Berry formation is practically not observed in the variety.
Desiree potatoes are oval shaped. Their skin is red with numerous superficial eyes. The yield of marketable tubers is 94%. Starch content is at the level of 13.5-21%.
The taste of the variety is rated as good. Potatoes are suitable for making mashed potatoes, as well as other dishes.
Desiree is resistant to temperature changes
Grouse
Ukrainian late variety that tolerates high humidity well. The duration of its growing season is 120 days. Productivity is at the level of 210-350 kg per hundred square meters. The variety is characterized by an intensive growth rate and quickly grows tops.
Teterev's tubers are round-oval and red. Their average weight varies between 70-130 g. 6-11 potatoes are formed in the nest. The keeping quality of the variety is 97%. The culinary type is CD grade, so it is suitable for purees, baking, fillings.
Grouse can be grown in any region
Potato varieties with red or pink eyes
There are also types of crops in which only the eyes are red or pink, and the tubers are light in color. Such varieties stand out from the rest and are extremely popular.
Among them:
- Aurora;
Aurora is characterized by high productivity
- Nevsky;
Nevsky pulp retains its color during cooking
Conclusion
Having studied red potato varieties, their features and characteristics, you can select types based on the expected growing conditions. This will allow you to get a good harvest with minimal care. However, from time to time the varieties need to be updated, as they gradually lose their species qualities.
