Potato variety Partner — this is a medium-early Ukrainian table variety with a vegetation period of about 107 days. The plants have medium height, upright, stem-type, with medium green leaves and open form. Flowers are small and white. Tubers are oval-shaped, light beige in color, with smooth skin and small eyes with yellow base. The flesh is yellow, giving it an attractive appearance and good taste, rated 3.6-3.7 points. The average weight of one tuber is about 89-90 grams, and starch content varies within 11.8-14.4%, making this variety especially suitable for making French fries.
The Partner variety is characterized by high yield — on average 45-52 tons per hectare, indicating good productivity. In addition, it has high resistance to various diseases and pests. Specifically, the variety is resistant to cancer and nematode, highly resistant to iron-stained spot disease, and has medium resistance to common scab, stem nematode, potato late blight, and foliage blight. It also shows field resistance to viral diseases, making this variety a reliable choice for cultivation in various climatic zones.
Recommended cultivation zones for the Partner potato include the Polissia, Forest Steppe, and Steppe regions, covering a significant part of Ukraine. Due to its characteristics, this variety is suitable for table use and especially recommended for making French fries, thanks to its excellent taste and optimal starch content. This variety combines high productivity, disease resistance, and good gastronomic properties, making it attractive for farmers and consumers.
