Variety traits
Solanum tuberosum L.
A genetically determined trait of tubers to maintain their culinary and seed qualities during the storage period without significant mass loss, diseases, or physiological disorders.
In the reference 569 varieties crop Potato, where this is mentioned in the description.
Potato storability is assessed on a 9-point scale, where 9 points correspond to the best indicators, or by the percentage of marketable tubers from the initial mass. The primary criteria are natural weight loss, total waste due to sprouting or rot, and overall losses during the storage period.
High storability (7–9 points) is characteristic of mid-late and late varieties with a pronounced dormancy period. Low indicators are often due to early maturation, excessive nitrogen application, or potassium deficiency. Storability also heavily depends on growing conditions: tubers grown in light sandy loam soils store better than those from heavy loams.
Technologically, storability is influenced by timely vine desiccation, which promotes the formation of a robust tuber skin. Reducing mechanical damage and maintaining a balanced nutrient supply are decisive factors in minimizing losses during long-term storage, which can reach 7–8 months.
General information about the subject — on the page Keeping quality.
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.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Wolfgang Walter
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Station de Recherche du Comité Nord G.I.E.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
DR. LUDWIG SIMON
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
E. Boerhave
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
ZPC
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SOCIETE CLAUSE
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
PLANTERA SEED BV
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
GROCEP SICA
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Grocep (FR)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
NORIKA NORDRING-KARTOFFELZUCHTUND VERMEHRUNGS GmbH
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico BV
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Martin Pot, Marco Klaver
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico BV
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Jack Dunnett
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Winfried Lange, Frank Lange
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
RODERICK BAKKER
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Dunnet, J.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Teagasc Oak Park Research Centre
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Stephan Berger
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SELECTIEBEDRIJF LUIDENBURG BV
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Koning Smit Holding N.V. (AN)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
DANESPO A/S
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
R.P.GRAVELAND
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
NORIKA Nordring- Kartoffelzucht- und Ver