Ricardo

The Ricardo potato variety is a medium-maturing German table variety with a vegetation period of 80 to 95 days. Tubers have an oval shape, red skin, and white flesh, giving them an attractive appearance and versatility in culinary use. The average weight of marketable tubers ranges from 103 to 147 grams, and the number of tubers per plant ranges from 7 to 10.

The variety is characterized by high starch content — from 14.7 to 15.4% — which ensures excellent taste and makes the potato ideal for various cooking methods, including boiling, frying, and baking. The culinary type C confirms the versatility of tubers in various dishes. Additionally, the variety exhibits good storability — up to 92% — allowing for long-term storage without quality loss.

Ricardo has high resistance to several diseases, including crinkle and streak mosaic, leaf curl, potato blight, and golden potato cyst nematode. These traits make the variety a reliable choice for cultivation under various climatic conditions, ensuring a stable and high-quality yield.