The potato variety Prime is a medium-ripening table variety of Russian selection with a maturity period of about 100-110 days. The plant is tall, intermediate type with semi-upright growth, medium-sized dark-green leaves. Tubers are oval-round with small eyes, yellow skin and flesh, weighing from 92 to 148 grams each. The starch content in the tubers is 11.2-13.4%, ensuring good taste and versatility in cooking, including use in soups, salads, and frying. The yield of the Prime variety is high and stable, average yields range from 170 to 341 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching 415 centners per hectare. Tubers' marketability is in the range of 84-97%, and storability reaches 96%, indicating good product preservation during storage. The variety exceeds standards in yield compared to other popular varieties, making it attractive for commercial cultivation. Prime is distinguished by high resistance to major potato diseases and pests. It is resistant to potato cancer, golden potato cyst nematode, and crinkly mosaic. According to research, the variety is moderately susceptible to late blight on both foliage and tubers. These characteristics ensure reliable and stable yields under various growing conditions, making the Prime variety an attractive choice for farmers and gardeners.
