The potato variety 'Inspiration' is a medium-late table variety with a maturation period of 95 to 110 days. The plant is medium to tall, semi-erect, with medium to large green leaves featuring wavy edges. Tubers are very long, with very small eyes, smooth yellow skin, and creamy flesh. The weight of marketable tubers ranges from 86 to 125 grams, with 7 to 12 tubers per plant. Starch content is between 13.3-16.1%, making this variety suitable for various culinary purposes including soups, frying, and baking (culinary type BC). The taste of tubers is rated as good to excellent.
The yield of the 'Inspiration' variety is high, ranging from 177 to 278 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching 375 centners per hectare, significantly exceeding the standards of the 'Nevsky' and 'Reserve' varieties. Tubers' marketability ranges from 80-94%, and storability reaches 95%, ensuring good product preservation during storage. These characteristics make the variety attractive for commercial cultivation and sales.
The variety is resistant to a range of diseases and pests. It is resistant to the potato cyst nematode (race I) and golden potato cyst nematode, reducing the risk of yield losses. According to phytopathology data, the variety is moderately susceptible to late blight on foliage and moderately resistant on tubers. Thanks to these properties, as well as its high market and taste qualities, 'Inspiration' potato is a reliable choice for farmers and consumers seeking high-quality and productive crops.
