Krone potato is a medium-early table variety of German selection, distinguished by high yield and excellent taste qualities. The maturation period is about 85-100 days, allowing harvest at optimal times. Plants are semi-upright, medium height about 50 cm, with a strong root system forming 10-15 large and medium-sized oval tubers. Tubers have yellow smooth skin and dense yellow flesh that is not watery and does not darken upon contact with air. Average mass of marketable tubers varies from 100 to 156 grams, and marketable yield reaches 83-96%. Starch content is within 13.1-15.9%, making this variety ideal for frying, baking, stuffing, as well as for making chips and French fries, although it is less suitable for mashed potatoes due to low mashability.
The Krone variety exhibits high resistance to various diseases and pests. It has strong immunity to golden cyst nematode, potato cancer, common scab, root and stem rot, and rarely suffers from late blight of foliage and tubers. Moreover, the variety is immune to striped and crinkly mosaic and has moderate resistance to leaf curl. Thanks to these qualities, Krone tolerates mechanical damage and short-term drought, making it suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions, including sandy soils.
Krone potato is valued for its high storability and transportability, ensuring preservation of the harvest during long-term storage and transport. Storability of the variety is officially recorded at 93-96%, making it suitable for use in both farm and household settings. High protein, fiber, vitamin, and carotene content in tubers makes this variety not only tasty but also nutritious. Due to its characteristics, Krone is a versatile variety, perfectly suited for diverse culinary purposes and resistant to adverse growing conditions.
