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Variety ID: 1 • Ready to Plant
Variety ID: 1 • Ready to Plant
Irish Potatoes • Tuber Class
READY TO PLANT
Key Characteristics
Everything you need to grow and sell successfully
| What it Looks Like | Round oval, light pink skin, white flesh, shallow eyes |
|---|---|
| Days to Harvest | Medium (90 - 110 Days) days |
| Expected Yield | High (35 - 40 tons/ha) per acre |
| Seed Resting Time | Medium (2 Months) |
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| Best Growing Areas | Meru, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Kiambu, and all medium to high altitude regions |
| Best Used For | Excellent for boiling and mashing |
Disease & Pest Resistance
Moderate resistance to Late Blight, good tolerance to PVY and PLRV viruses.
Plant Appearance
Semi-erect, medium height plant habit with medium green leaves and light purple blossoms.
Visual Gallery
Growing Conditions
SUNLIGHT
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
WATER NEEDS
1-2 inches / week (Moderate)
SOIL pH
pH 5.5 - 6.2
Breeder & Seed Info
Developer
KALRO (Kari-Tigoni)
Local Multiplier
Local certified seed merchants / KALRO
Released
2013
Status
Verified
Field Training Days
Join us for hands-on training at Egerton University & TAGDEV demonstration farms in Nakuru and surrounding highlands.