LADY BLANCA

Lady Blanca potato — an early-maturing table variety of Dutch selection, intended for cultivation in the Central and Central Chernozem regions of Russia. The plant is of medium height, with spreading light-green foliage and medium-sized flower heads. Tubers are elongated with small eyes, covered with smooth red skin, and the flesh has a creamy hue. The weight of marketable tubers ranges from 94 to 150 grams, and the number of tubers per plant reaches 8-11 pieces. Starch content ranges from 12.8% to 15.9%, making this variety versatile for various culinary purposes, including soups, salads, frying, and baking. The vegetation period of Lady Blanca is 60-70 days, with the first harvest possible as early as day 45 after emergence. The yield of the variety is high — from 133 to 228 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching 260 centners. The tuber marketability reaches 86-97%, and storability is 95%, ensuring good storage and product preservation. The taste qualities of the potato are rated as excellent, confirmed by high sensory evaluation. The variety exhibits resistance to potato cancer pathogen and moderate resistance to leaf curl virus. However, it is susceptible to late blight of foliage and tubers, as well as golden potato cyst nematode. Due to its characteristics, Lady Blanca is a reliable and productive choice for farmers seeking early and high-quality potato harvests with good consumer properties.