Oscar potato is an early-maturing table variety distinguished by high yield and resistance to several diseases. The plant is of medium height, intermediate type, semi-upright, with medium-sized green leaves and medium-sized flowers with moderate anthocyanin pigmentation on the inner side. Tubers are oval-shaped with small eyes, red skin, and yellow flesh. The weight of one marketable tuber ranges from 97 to 147 grams, and starch content is 15.4–16.1%, ensuring good taste and excellent culinary qualities.
The Oscar variety is characterized by high marketability (82–96%) and good storability (about 93%), making it attractive for storage and marketing. Yield of this variety reaches 160–291 centners per hectare, significantly higher than some standard varieties, with a maximum potential yield of up to 362 centners per hectare. The first harvest can be obtained as early as 45 days after emergence, allowing for early harvests with yields exceeding those of other early varieties.
A special advantage of the Oscar variety is its resistance to potato cyst nematode and golden potato cyst nematode, as well as moderate susceptibility to late blight. Additionally, the variety is resistant to leaf mosaic and curling, which contributes to stable yields and reduced losses. Recommended for cultivation in the Volga-Vyatka, Central Chernozem, and North Caucasus regions, where it demonstrates high adaptability and productivity.
