Potato variety TIMER is an early-maturing table variety with a maturity period of 65-70 days, with the first harvest possible as early as day 45 after emergence. The plant is low-growing, intermediate type, semi-upright with medium-sized leaves and open green coloration. Tubers are round, with small eyes, smooth yellow skin and light-yellow flesh. Marketable tuber mass ranges from 98 to 119 grams, and starch content varies between 13.0-16.0%. Taste qualities are good, and the variety belongs to the culinary type BC, making it suitable for frying, boiling and baking. The yield of variety TIMER is high and stable, reaching 174 to 392 centners per hectare, with a maximum yield of 417 centners per hectare, significantly exceeding the standards of many other varieties. Already on day 45 after emergence, the yield reaches 132-191 centners per hectare, and on day 55 — 200-392 centners per hectare. The number of tubers per plant varies from 9 to 13, marketability reaches 88-95%, and tuber storability is 96%, ensuring good product preservation during storage. The variety demonstrates resistance to potato cyst nematode and moderate susceptibility to late blight, as well as weak infection by golden potato cyst nematode. These characteristics make TIMER a reliable choice for cultivation in various regions, taking into account phytopathological risks. Due to its qualities and high yield, variety TIMER is suitable for both industrial cultivation and private farms.
