Potato variety Sotokha is a medium-maturing table variety developed by Siberian scientists through Russian selection. Plants are of medium height with semi-erect growth habit, large dark green leaves with wavy edges. Flowers have a red-violet corolla with intensity of color ranging from weak to moderate. Tubers are oval-round, with red skin and light-yellow flesh, which becomes flaky and has excellent flavor after boiling. Average weight of marketable tubers ranges from 106 to 180 grams, with starch content varying between 17.8-20.7%.
The variety exhibits high marketability (81-97%) and good storability, reaching 92%, ensuring long-term storage without loss of quality. Yield of Sotokha ranges from 180 to 341 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching 468 centners, significantly exceeding standards of some other varieties. Number of tubers per plant ranges from 10 to 14, contributing to stable and high yields.
Sotokha shows resistance to potato scab and moderate resistance to late blight, leaf curl, and striped and wrinkled mosaic. However, the variety is susceptible to infection by golden potato cyst nematode. Due to its characteristics, Sotokha potato is suitable for various preparation methods, including boiling, baking, and mashing, making it a versatile choice for table use.
