Potato Okoliitsa

Potato variety Okołycja is a medium-early table variety characterized by high yield and adaptability to various agronomic conditions, especially recommended for the Polissia and forest-steppe zones. The vegetation period ranges from 105 to 115 days, with the first harvest results obtainable as early as the 60th-65th day after emergence. Yield reaches 45-48.5 tons per hectare, making this variety attractive for intensive farming and double cropping.

Plants of the Okołycja variety have tall, upright bushes with dark green leaves and reddish-purple flowers. The tubers are oval-shaped with creamy flesh and white skin, possessing good taste qualities. The number of tubers per plant varies from 8 to 13, indicating high tuber-forming ability. Starch content of the tubers is within 15-17%, ensuring versatility in culinary applications.

The variety exhibits high resistance to several diseases, including late blight, alternaria, ring rot, wet bacterial rot, stem nematode, blackleg, and black mold. Moreover, Okołycja potatoes retain their flesh color and taste quality for an extended storage period. These characteristics make it a reliable choice for farmers aiming to achieve a stable and high-quality harvest.