The Lucinda variety is a mid-late koster type potato intended for table use. It is a tall-growing plant with a stem-form growth habit, medium-sized green leaves. The tubers are oval-shaped, large (35–55 mm), with yellow skin and flesh. Internal eyes are small, and the planting depth is shallow.
Key characteristics: marketable tuber weight 98–121 grams, starch content 11.9–15.9 %, dry matter around 17.6 %. Marketable yield ranges from 81% to 97%, with storage life reaching 97%. Yield is between 20.2–46.5 t/ha, potentially up to 55 t/ha under optimal conditions.
Soil and climate requirements: tubers have a long dormancy period; heating before planting is recommended, especially in cold soils. Fungicides against early blight (alternaria) should be applied, and tuber drop height during harvest should be limited. Ridge spacing is 75 cm, and tuber spacing ranges from 28 to 55 mm.
Resistance to pests and diseases: resistant to potato cancer, golden cyst-forming nematode (Ro 1,4), moderately resistant to late blight of leaves and tubers. Stable resistance to common scab and viruses PVY-n, PVY-ntn. High drought tolerance.
Vegetation period is 90–100 days (mid-late), with average maturation speed. Culinary type is non-crumbling/weakly crumbling, making it suitable for traditional dishes and market packaging. Lucinda combines high yield, excellent storage life, and resistance to major agro-hazards, making it a sought-after choice among farmers and table potato producers.
