No summer cottage is complete without potatoes. We use this vegetable for cooking many dishes, it is often found on the table. In the article we will tell you what the Adretta potato is, give a description of the variety, present its photos and reviews.
Characteristics and description of the variety
The variety "Adretta" appeared about 20 years ago as a result of the work of German breeders. Usually, potato varieties with a yellow color were considered fodder, but after the appearance of this species, everything changed.
"Adretta" enjoyed immense popularity in the market, and the yellow color was no longer considered a sign of forage varieties.
Important! It is not necessary to plant potatoes in the ground with manure - this will affect the taste, as well as lead to damage to the tubers by bacteria and larvae living in such soil.
The following characteristics are inherent to this grade:- Vegetable has a yellow, slightly rough skin.
- Eyes have very small sizes.
- The flesh is represented by a pale yellow or yellow tinge.
- The root crop has the rounded oval form.
- Potatoes contain 16.1-17% starch.
- The average weight of the root is 130-140 g.
Shrubs varieties "Adretta" compact, relate to erect. Sheets can have different sizes - from medium to large, painted in a light green color.
There are many spreading white dense corolla. "Adretta" - one of the representatives of mid-season varieties.
The first harvest can be carried out 2 months after disembarkation. After 70-80 days, the tubers are fully mature.
The plant has resistance to drought, has a high yield. With 1 hectare you can collect up to 45 tons of potatoes. 
Did you know? The fruits of the potato are berries and its tops contain solanine. It is a toxic substance that also appears in green tubers lying in the light.The grade is not affected by a sharp temperature drop, it is indifferent to high humidity.
Any soil can be used for planting potatoes, but by regularly fertilizing it, you can significantly increase the yield.
On a 5-point scale, this variety received the highest rating of taste. The flesh of the potatoes is soft, has a small friability. Heat treatment makes it crumbly. Variety is ideal for making mashed potatoes, chips.
"Adretta" is a fairly popular potato in our time, as it has a very attractive characteristic. 
Features of growing
To obtain a rich harvest, you need to know the characteristics and subtleties of growing this variety. We suggest to get acquainted with them.
Location selection
For planting potatoes, it is better to choose sunny, well-lit places. If you plant a root crop in a darkened place, the stems will start to stretch upwards, and the tubers will be small and gnarled.
It is not recommended to plant a variety in the area with surface groundwater. The distance to them should be at least 1 meter.
Ground Requirements
For planting it is worth choosing an area with drained loamy or sandy soil, which will ensure maximum moisture and air flow to the root system and potato tubers.
Important! Moisture the soil thoroughly before hilling. If this is not done, hilling will not bring the expected benefit.Due to sandy soil, there is a better starch accumulation.
Rules and terms of landing of Adretta
Each plant should be planted at a certain time and adhere to established rules for carrying out this procedure. Potatoes are no exception.
Timing
Planting potatoes is usually carried out at the end of April - May. The exact period depends on weather conditions, should be:
- constant temperature;
- lack of frosts;
- well warmed up soil.
Preparation of planting material
To ensure a healthy harvest, it is worth carefully preparing the planting material. In early April, it is necessary to decompose the tubers in a well-lit place with a humidity of 45-60%.
The temperature in such a room during the day should be approximately 17-20 ° C, at night - 8-10 ° C. After 3 weeks, the tubers will begin to acquire a greenish tint and germinate. It is necessary to sprinkle them with water and cover with foil. In this form, they must lie another week.
Did you know? The first root crop, which was grown in space, was the potato. This event dates back to 1995.
Before disembarking, it will not be superfluous to use the following tips:- To disinfect the tubers, you must put them in this solution: 5 liters of water, 10 g of boric acid, 6 g of copper sulfate, 1 g of potassium permanganate.
- For more rapid germination, you must put the potatoes in a solution of one of the proposed drugs: "Epin", "Prestige", "Vermishtim".
- To increase the amount of the crop and increase the starch content of the vegetables, sprinkle the potatoes with ashes.
By following the recommendations on the preparation of planting material for planting, you will ensure a rich harvest.
Technology
The first step is to dig holes, the depth of which should not exceed 10 cm. The distance between them is about 40 cm. Also consider the distance between the rows - it should be about 60 cm.
Important! You can not wash the potatoes before sending it to storage - it quickly decays and begins to sprout.
In order to scare away a bear, put a clove of garlic in each well, then place potatoes in the pits and cover them with soil. After the landing is complete, you need to level the ground with the help of a rake - this will prevent premature evaporation of moisture.How to care for Adretta
Any plant, be it fruit or vegetables, requires care. We offer you to get acquainted with the rules of caring for potatoes of the variety we are considering.
Hilling and loosening
Hilling is one of the important and mandatory procedures in caring for potatoes. Thanks to him, moisture is preserved, the rapid formation of new tubers occurs, the soil is enriched with oxygen.
Hilling is done twice per season. The first is done when the first shoots of 10 cm in size appear above the ground, the second is when the bushes grow to 20 cm.
It is recommended to spud the plant in the morning or in the evening. If potatoes are planted in a hot and dry climate, when regular watering is not possible, hilling is not carried out, as the procedure may cause the tubers to overheat. 
In such a situation, loosening of the land between the rows is performed - at the same time, it is necessary to remove weeds and break dry lumps to ensure air exchange and rapid growth.
Watering
Despite the resistance of the variety to drought, do not allow the soil to dry out. However, the plants do not need to fill. It is necessary to constantly keep the ground moist. On average one bush requires 3-4 liters of water.
Watering can be carried out either by sprinkling or through special grooves. 
Top dressing
It is recommended to carry out top dressing in the evening or morning, at the same time it is better to choose windless days with dry weather.
- In the presence of weak and thin shoots and unhealthy leaves, you need to make the first portion of fertilizer. You will need 10 liters of water, in which you need to dissolve 1 tbsp. urea spoon. One bush will require 500 g of fertilizer.
- When the buds begin to appear on the leaves, a second feeding is conducted. It will accelerate flowering. In 10 liters of water you need to dissolve 3 tbsp. spoons of ash and 1 tbsp. spoon of potassium sulfate. For one bush requires 0.5 liters of feeding.
- The third dressing is carried out when the potatoes bloom. It will accelerate and increase the growth of tubers. In one bucket dissolves 1 cup of mullein or bird droppings, after which 2 tbsp should be added to the solution. spoons of superphosphate. Under the bush is brought 500 g.
To achieve a good harvest, you need to properly care for the potatoes: weed the beds, pluck weeds, water.
Diseases and pests
Despite the fact that the variety "Adretta" is resistant to viruses, some diseases and pests can affect it. Consider what diseases and insects attack potatoes, and tell you how to deal with them.
- Late blight. With the development of the disease, the leaves and stems infect dark brown spots, the plant rots and dries. Tubers are covered with rot. For treatment, spray Kuproksat (3 liters per 1 hectare) or copper solution. To prevent the occurrence of the disease, it is not recommended to plant the potatoes separately from other solanaceous ones; it is also worth increasing the dose of potassium sulfate during dressing.
- Macroscopic. Dry brown spots appear on foliage, stems and tubers. To fight it is necessary to treat the plants with Kuproksat or Bordeaux mixture. To prevent the appearance of the disease can not be planted potatoes next to tomatoes, do not dig too deep the ground in the fall.
- Scab. Manifested in the form of dry and wet rot on tubers. For prevention, it is necessary to deposit 45 g of ammonium sulphate per 1 square meter of soil before planting, treat seed seeds with formalin solution.
- Aphid. It is characterized by damage to the leaves and shoots, with the result that the plant rots and dries. To fight during the growing season is spraying. Used: solution "Phosbecid", decoction of wormwood and tansy or soap solution. For the prevention of occurrence, it is recommended to plant dill and parsley next to the potatoes.
- Colorado beetle. Eats leaves of the plant, the stems, which leads to the death of the bush. As soon as the larvae appear, it is necessary to spray the solution of Bitoxibacillin 4 times (in a week). In order to prevent the need to regularly inspect the plant, collect the larvae and destroy them in a solution of salt.
- Hothouse Whitefly. Characterized by sucking the leaves of nutrients. During the growing season should be spraying "Phosbecid". For prevention it is not recommended to plant potatoes next to tomatoes.
Did you know? The weight of the largest potato listed in the Guinness Book of Records is 8 kilograms.
After you have learned what the “Adretta” potato represents, familiarized yourself with the characteristic of the variety and the reviews, you can safely proceed to the planting of the root crop on your plot.
