Potato variety Ketsky is a mid-early, table-type Russian selection with a vegetation period of 80-95 days. The plant is of medium height, intermediate type with semi-erect growth, dark green medium-sized leaves with strong wavy edges and red-purple flower buds of medium to large size. Tubers are oval, with small eyes, smooth yellow skin, and light-yellow flesh. Marketable tuber mass ranges from 99 to 185 grams, with starch content of 14.5-17.2%, making the variety versatile for various culinary purposes, including boiling, baking, and making mashed potatoes. Yield of variety Ketsky is 210-272 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching 433 centners per hectare, matching the standards of varieties such as Lugovsky and Solnechny. Tuber marketability is 71-96%, and storability reaches 93%, ensuring good product preservation during storage. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the West Siberian and Far Eastern regions of Russia, where it demonstrates stable performance. Ketsky exhibits high resistance to several diseases, including potato cancer and golden potato cyst nematode. According to data from the VNIIF, the variety is moderately susceptible to foliage and moderately resistant to potato late blight, which helps reduce the risk of yield loss. Due to its combination of good taste, high yield, and disease resistance, potato variety Ketsky is a reliable choice for farmers and enthusiasts seeking quality table potatoes.
