The 'Charm' potato variety is a medium-early table type, developed at the end of the 1990s and quickly gained popularity due to its high yield and excellent taste qualities. The tubers of this variety have an oval shape, yellow skin, and white flesh with a slightly sweet flavor. The average tuber weight ranges from 73 to 116 grams, making it convenient for use in various culinary applications. The variety is distinguished by its high marketability, ensuring an attractive appearance and good product presentation on the market.
'Charm' exhibits high resistance to drought, potato scab, and other diseases, allowing it to be grown in various climatic conditions, including the Northern, Middle Volga, and Northwestern regions. The plant is not demanding in terms of growing conditions, making it suitable for cultivation even in harsh climates. Despite moderate susceptibility to certain pests and diseases, such as golden nematode, this drawback is easily compensated by preventive treatments.
One of the key advantages of the 'Charm' variety is its high storability and good transportability, enabling long-term storage and transportation over long distances without loss of quality. The yield of this variety varies from 270 to 419 centners per hectare depending on the growing region. Thanks to the combination of high productivity, resistance to adverse conditions, and excellent taste qualities, the 'Charm' variety is an excellent choice for table use and commercial cultivation.
