Peela
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SOLANA GMBH & CO KG
NL
9 records
Variety traits
Starch content of potato
Solanum tuberosum L.
Starch content is a key varietal trait of potatoes, determining culinary quality and processing suitability. The indicator varies from 10% to 30% and is measured primarily by the hydrostatic method.
In the reference 565 varieties crop Potato, where this is mentioned in the description.
To estimate starch content, the density method is used, based on the correlation between the mass of the tuber in air and in water. Values below 13% characterize low starch content, 13% to 25% indicate medium, and values above 25% are considered high.
Starch accumulation depends on varietal characteristics, maturity stages, and agronomic practices. Excessive nitrogen nutrition and chlorine-containing potassium fertilizers decrease starch content, whereas the application of phosphorus and magnesium stimulates its increase. During storage, starch undergoes hydrolysis, which reduces its content.
High starch content leads to the mealiness of tubers, which is important for mashed potatoes and industrial starch production. Low starch content is characteristic of varieties with a firm, waxy texture that do not disintegrate when boiled and are preferred for use in salads and for frying.
General information about the subject — on the page Starch content.
Varieties of Potato mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Danina
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Justus Böhm
DE
8 records
Corolle
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
FR
8 records
Tempora
Protection expiredSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Nordkartoffel Zuchtgesellschaft mbH
CZ
DE
NL
SK
6 records
Krometa
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
S. KROEZE (NL)
DE
DK
FR
NL
7 records
Favorita
Protection expiredSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
MEVR. A.G. EDZES-TILMA /J. ELZINGA
BE
FR
IT
NL
6 records
Wotan
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.
AT
DK
FR
7 records
Oceania
Application submittedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Joseph le Berre
FR
IT
UA
7 records
Krasa
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Sativa Keřkov a.s., CZ
CZ
PL
SK
8 records
Ilona
Protection expiredSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
ZIMMERMANN (DE)/INCONNU (FR)
DE
FR
NL
6 records
Bonanza
Protection expiredSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SAATZUCHT FIRLBECK GMBH&CO.KG
AT
DE
NL
7 records
Sprinter
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Sloots Aardappelkweekbedrijf B.V.
NL
PL
7 records
Owacja
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie
PL
UA
8 records
Monte Carlo
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Johanna Anny Pruim-van Loon^^^Hubrecht Jan van Loon^^^Anthonie Elbert van Loon^^^Elbertus Marius van Loon^^^Jan Pieter van Loon^^^Johanna Wilhelmina Maatje van Loon-Kloet
NL
UA
11 records
Margarita
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
C.J.J. Laan, A.S.J. Laan,
NL
UA
7 records
Luneba
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Germicopa Breeding
NL
UA
7 records
Korona
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
YaShINA IZOL'DA MAKSIMOVNA / SIMAKOV EVGENIJ ALEKSEEVICh / PISAREV BORIS ANATOL'EVICh / APShEV HUSEJN HAMIDOVICh
DE
PL
7 records
Lady Sara
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
HESELMANS GUUS
NL
UA
9 records
Eurostarch
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Heinrich Böhm
DE
UA
8 records
Caprice
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
LANGE FRANK / LANGE WINFRID
DE
NL
7 records
Agnes
Application submittedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Heinrich Böhm^^^SCHUCHMANN R.
DE
PL
7 records
Travolta
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
IPR B.V., Helena Geeske Hoogland-Krüse
NL
7 records
Picus
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Wolfgang Walter
DE
7 records
Mulberry Beauty
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
IPR BV
NL
9 records