Gorgeous potato Laura: characteristics, description of the variety, photo

"Laura" - a potato variety with beautiful tubers of dark pink color. He proved himself from the good side on several main grounds in the territory of the Russian Federation and many European countries. Very popular in the Baltic countries.

It is distinguished not only by its excellent appearance, but also tolerates transportation; it yields special yields on fertile soils, it is used in the preparation of a wide variety of dishes.

In this article you will find a detailed description of the variety, get acquainted with the main characteristics and agrotechnical features of potato cultivation, learn about the propensity to diseases and susceptibility to attack by pests.

Description varieties Laura

Potato cultivar Laura is medium-term, the period from the main shoots to technical maturity (the potato has a dense skin and the desired size) averages 80 days.

Potatoes can be consumed a little before its technical maturity, when the size of the tubers reaches acceptable sizes, and the thin skin is well behind.

Early and middle-early varieties are planted mainly for the use of new potatoes.

Root crops with greenish spots (appear if the potatoes were lying in the sun for some time) are not suitable for human consumption because they contain solanine - a toxic substance.

Root vegetable is of:

1. The peel is dense, smooth, dark pink.
2. Eyes - medium size, arranged without recesses.
3. Form - oblong, almost correct oval.
4. Weight - from 90 g to 150 g, dimensions - from 7 cm in length.
5. The color and structure of the pulp is rich yellow, dense.
6. Starch content - 15-17%.

Reference. Potatoes with a starch content from 14% to 25% are considered “high-starchy”, and therefore tasty. Potatoes are valued for their starch content.

Sprawling bush, tall, large, upright. Leaves intermediate location, typical in shape for potatoes, wrinkled structure, without pubescence, medium size, dark green color. Inflorescences a lot. The corolla of flowers is mostly white, but often there are also light purple flowers.

Climatic zones of cultivation

The most successful regions for cultivation in the Russian Federation are Central and North-Western, successful cultivation in European countries.

"Laura", like some other varieties of potatoes because of its early ripeness ripens in any climatic conditions. However, it is not recommended to grow "Laura" in strongly arid regions or to retain it in dry land.

Specifications

Yield

The yield of the variety is high - from 330 centners per 1 hectare, from one plant under favorable weather conditions and proper agricultural technology, you can get more than 20 large potatoes.

You can compare the yield of potato Laura with other varieties in the table below:

Methods of use and taste

"Laura" is table variety (culinary type "B"), suitable for human consumption. Due to the large amount of starch, it is excellent for making mashed potatoes and french fries.
The quality of the potato and its correct form predispose for growing for sale.

"Laura" has a great taste and rich aroma. Does not change color during heat treatment. Potatoes with high starch content, combined with good taste, have an anti-ulcer effect.

Juice of red-skinned yellow potatoes better lowers blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Laura contains a lot of nutrients and vitamins (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, etc.). And

Germinated roots are not recommended to be eaten, although the peel with sprouts is useful for various cosmetological masks.

Potatoes are stored well. Read more about the shelf life, temperature and possible problems on our website. And also about how to store roots in the winter, on the balcony, in the refrigerator, in drawers and peeled.

A photo

In the photo you can see the potato variety Laura:

Advantages and disadvantages

"Laura" has the following positive traits :

• large sizes of tubers;
• high yield of neat tubers;
• medium ripening;
• resistance to certain diseases;
• high taste qualities;
• long storage

There are some limitations:

• low resistance to mechanical damage;
• there is some demanding on the type of soil - you need enough potassium;
• reacts negatively to the herbicide Metribuzin.

Herbicide Metribuzin used on large areas against weeds. If it is necessary to remove the grass, it is recommended to treat this substance in the early stages of potato development, when the sprouts can be hidden under the ground.

"Laura" was developed by German scientists - breeders to replace the popular variety "Scarlett". Presently considered the most productive variety redskin potatoes. The originator is the German company "EuroplantPflanzenzuchtGmbH".
It is not included in the State Register of the Russian Federation yet.

Agrotechnology

Seed potatoes Laura before planting should be prepared - go over from poor-quality tubers (damaged by rodents or mechanically, small), about 10 days to put into the light.

After good sprouts are formed, you need to "Laura" disinfect for prevention, processing by fungicides is possible. Planted "Laura" in the middle - the end of May.

IMPORTANT! Potatoes are not recommended for planting next to tomatoes, they have the same diseases and pests.

The soil temperature at a depth of planting (8 - 10 cm) should not be below 10 degrees. Very early or very late disembarkation may adversely affect yield.

Between plants should be at least 20 cm, on average - 5 pieces per 100 cm (42000 potatoes per 1 ha).

IMPORTANT! "Laura" develops many tubers, it is better to make the distance between plants more.

This variety responds well to quality care - loosening after rains, hilling, weeding, mulching, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers. Read more about how to feed potatoes, when and how to apply fertilizer, how to do it when planting.

In a too dry summer, potatoes need good watering. During the flowering of potatoes, it is better to remove the flowers, so all development will go to the tubers. The potato quickly rises and intensively develops the tubers, then is in a calm state.

Methods for growing potatoes can be different.

We bring to your attention interesting materials about Dutch technology, as well as about growing in barrels and bags, under straw and in boxes.

Read also about how to grow early varieties, how to make it from seed, without weeding and hilling. And also find out in which countries potatoes are most grown, how to turn this process into a business.

Storage features

Unlike most early varieties of potatoes that are not stored for a long time, Laura lays well over a long period (more than 90% of tubers are preserved) under temperature conditions - this potato is best kept at constant temperatures of 1-3 degrees in a dark ventilated place.

The ability to keep well is an important quality for potatoes. In the table below you will find this characteristic in different varieties:

Diseases and pests

It has a high percentage of resistance to the Y virus, nematode, leaf curl, scab. It is well resistant to late blight of tubers and shoots.

Read also about Alternaria, Fusarium, Verticillis, potato cancer, signs of Phytophthora.

It is necessary to carry out preventive spraying against diseases and pests (Colorado potato beetle, wireworm, Medvedka) with microbiological preparations.

When growing potatoes, all sorts of sprays are often required, mainly for pest control.

On our site you will find detailed articles about the benefits of using fungicides and herbicides for growing potatoes.

The German quality is once again confirmed; Laura potatoes have a number of undeniable qualities. Reviews of potatoes only positive.

Below in the table you will find links to articles on potato varieties ripening at different times:

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