Potato variety Nikulinsky
Nikulinsky is a medium late variety of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) for table use. It was bred in the early 90s by specialists of the A. G. Lorkh All-Union Potato Research Institute. To obtain, the varieties Mavka and Peresvet were used. In 1996, he was included in the state register of breeding achievements of the Russian Federation in eight regions: North, North-West, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, Middle Volga, Ural, West Siberian. It is valued for its stable high yield, independent of growing conditions, early tuberization, excellent taste, good keeping quality. Suitable for processing into dry puree. Poor resistance to many potato diseases.
The time from full sprouting to ripening is 115-120 days.
The plant is tall, can reach 80 cm, abundantly leafy. The main stem is erect, with a large number of lateral stems. The leaves are slightly elongated, with jagged edges, are green in color with an emerald sheen. Corollas are pale red-blue-violet in color with white tips on the outside and inside.
One plant develops 8-12 tubers with an average weight of 70-135 grams, often more than 150 grams. The tubers are round. The rind is light beige, with a slightly reticulated structure. The pulp is creamy, does not darken during heat treatment and cutting. The eyes are small, uncolored, and numerous. The depth of occurrence is medium and less.
Nikulinsky has good yield indicators. According to the results of state tests, the marketable yield was 170-294 c / ha, at the level of standards Lasunak... The best result was obtained in the Ivanovo region - 410 centners of potatoes were harvested from one hectare of sown area. Marketability 71−95%, keeping quality 95%.
The taste of the tubers is excellent. They boil well, are suitable for preparing a wide variety of dishes, especially good for mashed potatoes, cooking in "uniform" or peeled, baking, perfectly complement soups. The pulp is crumbly, very pleasant consistency, moderately powdery and dry, without excessive wateriness. Tubers crack when boiled, but do not lose their shape, and also retain their soft cream color, so they look very attractive when finished. The starch content in the pulp is 12.5-21.3%, at the standard level. The variety is excellent for processing into freeze-dried puree, starch and potato flour.
Nikulinsky feels great on a wide variety of soils, in various climatic conditions. However, on fertile soils, rich in nutrient and mineral composition, it shows the best yield. It is characterized by stability - even under the most unfavorable weather conditions of the season, potatoes will not leave you without a harvest.
Plants are unpretentious in care, but still need competent care. One of the main agrotechnical nuances is the need to use chemicals to combat diseases and pests. Our hero is not suitable for organic farming. Also, experts recommend mowing the tops two weeks before harvesting in order to avoid damage to plants by late blight. Of the features of agricultural technology, it is also possible to note the need for the introduction of increased doses of mineral fertilizers. Although, this event is more desirable than necessary, but the potatoes will perfectly respond to additional feeding and will delight you with a much larger harvest.
Nikulinsky is resistant to cancer, rarely affected by viruses. Susceptible to common scab and black leg, prevention of these particular diseases is extremely important. It has an average susceptibility to late blight by tops, tubers are more vulnerable to it.
Our hero has existed for quite a long time, so he has been tested by the experience of many gardeners. But opinions about its merits and demerits often differ, going to extremes.So for example, someone says that the taste of the tubers is simply great, and someone answers that it is absolutely bland, and in general it is impossible to eat these potatoes. Many people note the stability of yields even in rainy seasons, while others refuse to grow this variety due to the fact that it begins to rot en masse in wet soil. Some are satisfied with the amount of harvest, while others are not satisfied. In a word, it is very difficult to find the "golden mean" in this kaleidoscope of reviews.
But there are still some points on which the opinions of potato growers agree. Firstly, it is excellent keeping quality. The tubers are perfectly preserved until next spring and even longer, while not losing their consumer and commercial qualities. Also, most gardeners note the rather large sizes of tubers, but this indicator is highly dependent on the literacy of agricultural technology.
A clear drawback of Nikulinsky is his vulnerability to many common diseases. But coping with this problem is simple with timely preventive measures, as well as with respect to crop rotation.
Despite the large number of conflicting reviews, our hero has long been one of the most beloved varieties of domestic breeding by gardeners. And in order to finally understand its advantages and disadvantages, you need to try to grow it on your site and evaluate, so to speak, to your taste.
In addition to the originator, the following companies are officially involved in the cultivation of this potato: LLC Redkinskaya Agroindustrial Company in the Tver Region, LLC Agrocenter Korenevo in the Moscow Region, LLC Green Line-Kaluga in the Kaluga Region, LLC Fat-Agro in North Ossetia-Alania, LLC FH "Sedek" in the Moscow region.
