Faluka

Faluka potato is a medium-early table variety developed in the Netherlands and recommended for cultivation in the forest-steppe zone. The tubers have an oval or round-oval shape with thin light-yellow skin and creamy-yellow flesh. The average tuber mass ranges from 119 to 147 grams, and the number of tubers per plant varies from 9 to 16. The starch content ranges from 10.2% to 13.8%, making this variety medium-starch and suitable for various cooking methods, while the tubers retain their shape well during thermal processing and are slightly resistant to breaking down.

The Faluka variety is characterized by high yield, reaching 160 to 346 centners per hectare (or about 26.5 tons per hectare), and good adaptability, allowing cultivation on all soil types. It exhibits high drought and mechanical damage resistance, making it a reliable choice for various climatic conditions. Tubers have a storage life of about 85%, and transportability is good, ensuring product preservation during storage and transport.

Faluka is resistant to several diseases, including late blight, potato blight, scab, and cyst nematodes. It also shows high resistance to black leg, although resistance to leaf late blight and potato blight may be lower. These features make this variety attractive for farmers seeking high-quality and stable yields with minimal plant protection costs.