Potato variety Rucheyek is a mid-season table variety of Russian selection, characterized by a maturation period of 80 to 95 days. The plant is of medium height with semi-upright light-green leaves and slightly wavy edges. Tubers are round in shape with deep eyes, smooth and partially red skin, and creamy flesh. The mass of marketable tubers ranges from 100 to 174 grams, and the number of tubers per plant is from 9 to 14. Starch content is in the range of 14.3–16.4%, ensuring good taste and versatility in culinary use, including frying, boiling, and baking. Yield of variety Rucheyek is at the level of 226–404 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching 417 centners per hectare, significantly exceeding standards of some other varieties. Marketable tuber percentage ranges from 81 to 98%, and storability reaches 97%, indicating high product preservation during storage. The variety shows resistance to several diseases, including potato scab and golden potato cyst nematode. According to phytopathological studies, Rucheyek demonstrates moderate susceptibility to foliage and resistance to tuber pathogen causing late blight. Potato Rucheyek is recommended for cultivation in various regions, including Northern, Central, and Volga-Vyatka, confirming its adaptability and stable yield. Due to the combination of high productivity, excellent taste, and disease resistance, this variety is a reliable choice for table use and will meet the needs of both farmers and end consumers.
