The potato variety Matushka is an early-maturing table variety with a maturation period of 65-70 days. The plant is tall, intermediate type with a spreading bush form and medium-sized green leaves with wavy edges. Tubers are elongated-oval, with very small eyes, red skin, and creamy flesh. The mass of marketable tubers ranges from 90 to 180 grams, and starch content is 16.3-18.2%. Marketable tuber percentage is 84-95%, and storability reaches 97%, ensuring good storage and product preservation. The variety is characterized by high yield, ranging from 171 to 301 centners per hectare, with maximum yields up to 322 centners per hectare. Matushka potato is drought-resistant and well-adapted to weather fluctuations, making it a reliable choice for various growing regions. It also exhibits resistance to several diseases, including potato blight, phytophthora of stems and tubers, crinkly and striped mosaic, as well as leaf curl virus. However, the variety is susceptible to infection by golden potato cyst nematode and scab. Consumer qualities of the variety are high: tuber taste is rated as good to excellent, and cooking type CD makes it versatile for various preparation methods, including baking, boiling, and making mash. Due to its combination of high yield, disease resistance, and excellent taste, Matushka potato is an attractive choice for farmers and consumers seeking quality and reliable products.
