Potato variety Norman (Ranomi) is an early-maturing table variety with a vegetation period of 70-100 days, allowing for the first harvest as early as the 45th day after emergence. Plants have low to medium height with semi-erect or spreading growth habit, large green leaves, and medium to large flower heads with minimal anthocyanin pigmentation. Tubers are evenly shaped, elongated-oval or round, with small eyes, yellow skin, and light-yellow flesh. The average marketable tuber weight ranges from 92-143 grams, and starch content varies from 10.3% to 13.6%, ensuring moderate cooking properties and good taste.
This variety is characterized by high yield, reaching 173-388 centners per hectare at the end of the vegetation period, significantly exceeding the yields of standard varieties such as Arosa and Anna. Yield at the first harvest on day 45 is 107-269 centners per hectare, and on day 55 — 168-285 centners. Tubers have a marketability rate of 90-98%, and storability reaches 95%, making this variety attractive for storage and sale. High dry matter content (approximately 24.8%) and resistance to mechanical damage, washing, and packaging make this potato particularly suitable for the food service industry and early processing.
Norman exhibits high resistance to common diseases, including potato late blight and golden potato cyst nematode, as well as high resistance to scab. The variety is easy to cultivate, simplifying agronomic practices and promoting consistent high-quality yields. Due to its characteristics, potato Norman is an excellent choice for farmers focused on early harvest and high product quality.
