Ilyinsky potato variety
Ilyinsky is a Russian medium-early potato variety (Solanum tuberosum) for table use. Bred in the Moscow region by employees of the A. G. Lorkh All-Union Potato Research Institute. In 1999 it was added to the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation. Zoned in two regions of the country: Central Black Earth (Belgorod, Voronezh, Oryol, Tambov, Kursk, Lipetsk regions) and Srednevolzhsky (Republics of Mordovia and Tatarstan, Samara, Penza, Ulyanovsk regions). Differs in a high level of marketability. Drought tolerant, capable of producing good yields in extremely hot and dry seasons.
The period from the moment of emergence of full shoots to ripening is 70-80 days.
The plant is of medium height, semi-erect, leaf type. Leaves are medium in size, green in color. The leaf is medium. The waviness of the edge of the sheet plate is very weak or absent. Potato inflorescences are small, corollas of medium size, red-violet color.
Ilyinsky's root system is quite well developed; 8-13 tubers can form in one nest, each weighing from 54 to 158 grams. The amount of non-commercial stuff is extremely minimal. The tubers are oval, even in shape, the stolon trace may be slightly depressed. The peel is red, smooth to the touch. The cut flesh is white in color. The eyes are medium-sized, lie at an average depth.
The marketable yield of the variety, according to the results of state tests, is noted in the range of 176−346 c / ha, which is at the level and 144 c / ha more than indicators Nevsky... In the Lipetsk region, the maximum amount was collected - 355 c / ha, 56 c / ha higher than the established standard. The marketability of tubers is at an excellent level, comparable to the standard - 87−99%. The keeping quality is also very good - 93%.
The taste of potatoes is excellent. Tuber crops are universal in cooking, they will perfectly show themselves in any dish. During heat treatment, they do not lose their color, so they look very attractive when finished. The pulp contains 15.7-18% starch, which makes Ilyinsky suitable for processing into chips and fries. Puree from it turns out great! Gardeners also especially praise him as a young boiled potato.
Our hero is quite picky about soils and climatic conditions, he feels better on fertile loose soils in areas with a temperate mild climate. However, it should be noted that on problematic, but well-prepared soils for cultivation, it shows excellent productivity. Potatoes have good drought tolerance, suitable for cultivation in regions with very hot summers. Of course, the moisture content of the soil still needs to be monitored - long-term drought is clearly not good for the plants.
In leaving, Ilyinsky is unpretentious, but responds well to increased attention. From the nuances of agricultural technology, mention should be made of the need for additional treatments of plantings against late blight. Also, plants do not tolerate excess moisture in the second half of the growing season, so you should not overdo it with watering at this time. Do not forget about standard agricultural practices, such as hilling, weeding, loosening the soil, preventive treatments against diseases and pests. Do not neglect the observance of crop rotation. This is especially important for this variety, due to its susceptibility to some nightshade diseases.
Our hero is resistant to potato cancer, viruses A and Y. Vulnerable to golden cyst nematode. The causative agent of late blight is susceptible to tops and moderately susceptible to tubers.
Ilyinsky has been tested by the experience of many gardeners. It is especially appreciated for its early amicable ripening and high yield - among other varieties on the site, it is one of the first to form rather large tubers in large quantities. Potato growers also note its excellent taste and versatility in cooking, excellent keeping quality, unpretentious care. Special attention should be paid to the high marketable yield of tubers, thanks to which our hero is ideal for cultivation for the purpose of sale. It is worth mentioning the large number of tubers in the nest, while there are practically no small ones among them.
The drought resistance of potatoes should also be noted - in the hottest seasons, they will delight you with a large harvest, while other varieties may fail completely.
The disadvantages include susceptibility to aureus cyst nematode and late blight. But this problem is solved by timely preventive measures. Otherwise, Ilyinsky has not found any drawbacks for almost 20 years of its existence. It is famous for its stability and reliability, and has proven more than once that it deserves its place on the site.
The cultivation of the variety, in addition to the originator, is officially engaged in the following enterprises: LLC "Agrocenter Korenevo" in the Moscow region, LLC "Colorado" in Omsk, IE Head of the farm Sushkova Valentina Borisovna in the Voronezh region, LLC "Im. Pryakhina V.G. " in the Ryazan region., LLC "Transholding" in the Lipetsk region., LLC "Biolab" in the Samara region.
