Crisper

Crisper is a medium-late French table potato variety, distinguished by high commercial yield and excellent taste qualities. The plant is medium to tall, semi-erect, with medium to large green leaves. Tubers are oval-round, with yellow skin and light-yellow flesh, weighing from 81 to 154 grams. Starch content ranges from 15.8% to 18.8%, making this variety suitable for various cooking methods including boiling, frying, baking, mashing, and chip production. The taste quality of Crisper potatoes is rated as excellent, and tuber storability reaches 94%, ensuring good storage.

Yield of this variety ranges from 113 to 348 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching up to 383 centners, significantly exceeding standards of some well-known varieties. The number of tubers per plant ranges from 7 to 11. The variety is resistant to several diseases, including potato scab and golden potato cyst nematode. Additionally, Crisper has moderate resistance to late blight, mosaic virus, and leaf curl virus, making it a reliable choice for cultivation in various regions, especially in the Volga-Vyatka and North Caucasus regions of Russia.

Standard agronomic practices are recommended for growing the Crisper variety, which simplifies its cultivation. Due to its characteristics and disease resistance, this variety is suitable for both commercial production and home use. Crisper potato combines high yield, excellent taste, and versatility, making it an attractive choice for farmers and consumers.