Poliss'ke dzherelo

Technical Profile of the Potato Variety «Dzherelo»

Developed by the Institute of Potato Research of NAAS, the «Dzherelo» variety is a mid-late table potato engineered for stable performance under diverse agricultural conditions in Ukraine. With a growing cycle of 115–125 days, the tubers have sufficient time to accumulate dry matter, ensuring excellent storage capabilities and high market quality.

Morphology and Tuber Structure

The tubers exhibit a consistent oval shape. The aesthetic profile includes a pink skin and a creamy flesh, meeting modern market standards for table potatoes. A significant operational advantage is the presence of shallow eyes, which drastically reduces processing waste and simplifies automated peeling. With an average tuber weight between 50 and 130 grams, the variety offers a high marketable yield under standard planting densities.

Quality and Culinary Characteristics

An engineering highlight of this variety is its high starch content (17–18%), which defines its superior culinary properties—scoring a 4.5 out of 5 in taste tests. The variety maintains its structural integrity during thermal processing and is resistant to darkening, making it an excellent choice for varied kitchen applications.

Disease Resistance and Phytosanitary Profile

The «Dzherelo» variety was bred with a strong focus on resistance to common soil-borne and fungal pathogens:

• Potato Cancer (Synchytrium endobioticum): Full genetic immunity.
• Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans): High resistance threshold, effectively limiting fungal spread on foliage and tubers.
• Common Scab: Strong defense mechanism that preserves skin quality across different soil types.
• Rot Resistance: Demonstrated tolerance to alternative leaf blight, wet bacterial rot, and various storage-related decay processes.

These agronomic traits make «Dzherelo» a robust solution for producers aiming to reduce fungicide inputs while minimizing post-harvest losses during storage.