LOVING

The potato variety 'Loving' is a mid-early table variety of Soviet origin, known since 1958. The tubers are light beige in color with small eyes and white flesh that does not darken when cut. The weight of marketable tubers ranges from 90 to 125 grams, and the number of tubers per plant reaches 8-10. The starch content is 11-15%, making this variety suitable for making chips and French fries. The taste is average, and the storability is high — about 96%, ensuring good preservation of the harvest over a long period.

The 'Loving' variety is characterized by high yield, reaching 250-400 centners per hectare (25-40 tons per hectare), and high marketable tuber output — about 90%. It is resistant to such diseases as potato late blight, potato scab, common rust, rizoctonia, and potato cancer (pathotype I). However, the variety is weakly affected by viral diseases but is susceptible to ring rot and golden potato nematode. The potato tolerates low spring temperatures at planting, which simplifies cultivation techniques.

To achieve high yields, it is recommended to grow 'Loving' on soils rich in organic matter with the application of nitrogen fertilizers. Standard agronomic practices are suitable for this variety, which demonstrates resistance to adverse conditions and diseases. The high vitamin C content in the tubers makes this variety not only productive but also beneficial for health. Due to its characteristics, 'Loving' is a versatile variety suitable for various culinary purposes and growing conditions.