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Variety ID: 5 • Ready to Plant
Variety ID: 5 • Ready to Plant
Irish Potatoes • Tuber Class
READY TO PLANT
Key Characteristics
Everything you need to grow and sell successfully
| What it Looks Like | Oval, white-cream skin, cream-white flesh, medium eyes |
|---|---|
| Days to Harvest | Early (75 - 90 Days) days |
| Expected Yield | 25 - 30 tons/ha per acre |
| Seed Resting Time | 3 Months |
| Dry Matter Content |
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| Best Growing Areas | Kajiado, Kiambu, Molo, Timau, Narok |
| Best Used For | Excellent for processing (chips and crisps) |
Disease & Pest Resistance
Resistant to Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) and tuber blemish
Plant Appearance
Vigorous plant canopy, good foliage cover
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
Narayani Ramnathan
Local Multiplier
KALRO
Released
2020
Status
Verified
Field Training Days
Join us for hands-on training at Egerton University & TAGDEV demonstration farms in Nakuru and surrounding highlands.