The Charoit potato variety is a very early table-type variety of Russian selection, developed in 2011. The plant is of medium height with a semi-erect form, large light-green leaves with strong wavy edges. Tubers are elongated-oval in shape, with yellow skin and light-yellow flesh, weighing from 100 to 145 grams. Starch content in tubers ranges from 14.3% to 17%, providing high starchiness and tender flesh. The variety is characterized by excellent consumer qualities, suitable for boiling, baking, and making puree, belonging to the culinary type CD.
Charoit is distinguished by high yield, ranging from 228 to 321 centners per hectare, with the possibility of obtaining two harvests per season due to its early maturity — the first harvest can be taken as early as the 45th day after emergence. Commercial yield is from 82% to 98%, and tuber storability reaches 96%, ensuring good storage. The variety is low-maintenance and resistant to cool climates, but requires fertile soils for maximum productivity.
The variety is resistant to potato cancer pathogen, has moderate resistance to foliage and tuber late blight, as well as to striped mosaic. However, it is susceptible to infection by golden potato cyst nematode. Charoit is recommended for cultivation in various regions of Russia, including Northwest, Northern, Central, Lower Volga, Ural, and West Siberian regions. Due to its characteristics and universal application, this variety is an excellent choice for farmers aiming to obtain an early and high-quality potato harvest.
