KAMCHATKA

Potato variety Kamchatka is a medium-early table-type variety developed in Russian breeding, primarily intended for cultivation in the Far East region. The plant is tall with semi-upright light-green leaves having slight wavy edges. Tubers are elongated-oval with small eyes, smooth yellow skin, and dark-yellow flesh. The weight of one marketable tuber ranges from 93 to 134 grams, with 8-12 tubers per plant. Starch content in tubers is 11.4–14.4%, making this variety versatile for various culinary purposes.

The yield of Kamchatka variety ranges from 256–290 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching 321 centners, comparable to standards such as Fresco and Romano. Marketability of tubers is high — 84–97%, and storability reaches 95%, ensuring good product preservation during storage. Flavor qualities are rated as good to excellent, and its culinary type AB makes it suitable for making soups, salads, and frying.

The variety shows resistance to potato late blight (pathotype I), enhancing its reliability during cultivation. However, it is susceptible to golden potato cyst nematode, requiring attention to agronomic practices. Overall, Kamchatka is a reliable and productive potato variety with good consumer qualities, suitable for cultivation in Far Eastern conditions.