Lukhyanovsky potato is a medium-early table variety of Russian selection, intended for cultivation in the Central and Ural regions. The tubers of this variety are light beige in color, oval-round in shape with creamy flesh and small, few eyes. The average weight of marketable tubers ranges from 90 to 150 grams, and the number of tubers per plant varies from 6 to 11. The starch content in the tubers is within 13-15%, making this potato versatile for various culinary purposes, including salads, soups, and frying. The taste of the variety is good, and its storability reaches 94%, ensuring long-term storage without loss of quality.
The Lukhyanovsky variety is distinguished by high market yield, reaching 300-450 centners per hectare, with marketability of 90-93%. It is resistant to several diseases, including golden potato cyst nematode and potato late blight pathotype I. Moreover, the variety exhibits moderate resistance to late blight of stems and tubers, as well as to scab. The potato is heat- and drought-resistant, quickly regenerates stems after damage, for example, from Colorado potato beetle, which simplifies care and increases yield stability.
Growing the Lukhyanovsky variety requires standard agronomic practices, making it accessible to most farmers and gardeners. The white flower buds are an additional distinctive feature of the variety. Due to the combination of high yield, disease resistance, and good taste, this potato is popular among consumers and suitable for various cooking methods.
