The potato variety CORONA is a medium-early table variety developed in Russian breeding, with a vegetation period of 65-80 days. The plant is semi-upright, medium to tall, with large light-green leaves and white flower corollas. Tubers are oval-round in shape, uniformly sized, with small or medium eyes. The tuber skin is medium-thick and yellow, with white flesh. The mass of one marketable tuber ranges from 72 to 137 grams, and the number of tubers per plant reaches 8-14 pieces.
The variety is characterized by good market yield, which in the Central region ranges from 166 to 268 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching 381 centners per hectare, significantly exceeding standard levels. In the Central-Chernozem region, yield is also at or above standard levels, reaching a maximum of 273 centners per hectare. Starch content in tubers is within 13.2-15.6%, meeting the standard, and the taste of the potato is rated as good. The culinary type AB makes this variety versatile for preparing salads, soups, frying, and baking.
Potato CORONA has high storability — up to 95% — ensuring long-term storage without loss of quality. The variety is resistant to potato scab, but susceptible to golden potato cyst nematode and affected by late blight of foliage and tubers. Due to its characteristics and adaptability to various regions of Russia, including the Central, Volga-Vyatka, Central-Chernozem, and Ural regions, CORONA is a reliable choice for cultivation with high yield and product quality.
