Vitara

The Vitara potato variety is an early-maturing type with a maturity period of 65 to 70 days. Tubers have an oval shape of medium size, weighing from 90 to 205 grams, with smooth white skin and yellow flesh. The starch content of the tubers varies within 14.5-16.3%, making this variety soft and tasty, ideal for various culinary purposes. The tuber eyes are small and shallow, facilitating cleaning and processing. The variety exhibits moderate resistance to diseases such as potato blight and leaf blight, as well as to scab and mechanical damage. The Vitara potato is recommended for cultivation on sandy soils, which promotes optimal plant development. The yield of this variety can reach 205 to 440 centners per hectare, indicating high productivity. The plant forms a tall, upright bush with a light-red-purple flower cluster. For planting, a spacing of 70 x 40 cm with tuber planting depth of 8-10 cm is recommended, along with agronomic measures including maintaining soil looseness and regular weed removal. Optimal preceding crops for planting include perennial grasses, winter crops, grain legumes, and annual grasses. The nutritional value of Vitara potato is approximately 80 kcal per 100 grams of product, with protein content of 2 g, fat of 0.4 g, and carbohydrates of 16.3 g. The product is supplied in vacuum packaging weighing 500 grams, ensuring freshness and quality preservation for 14 days at storage temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees Celsius. Manufacturer — LLC "Vi-taliya", country of origin — Ukraine. This potato is suitable for both table use and feeding purposes, making it a versatile and in-demand variety.