Megara
TerminatedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
PARISI BRUNO / RANALLI PAOLO
IT
3 records
Variety traits
Potato Storability
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.
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.
Asinaria
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
HERMEZIU RADU
RO
3 records
Gardena
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR
PL
4 records
Ester
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Vesa Velhartice a.s.
CZ
3 records
Petra
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
WALLMUELLER| Walter Wallmueller
DE
5 records
Bohun
TerminatedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR
PL
3 records
Gwiazda
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR
PL
6 records
KIS Mura
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kmetijski Inštitut Slovenije (Agricultural Institute of Slovenia)
SI
3 records
Ulme
TerminatedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
OAR Martin Scheidt in Bayerische Landesanstalt für Bodenkultur und Pflanzenbau / LD Dr. Munzert in Bayerische Landesanstalt für Bodenkultur und Pflanzenbau
DE
3 records
Heidemarie
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Karsten Ellenberg
DE
3 records
Teele
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Aide Tsahkna (85%), Terje Tähtjärv (10%), Mati Koppel (5%), Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge
EE
3 records
Millennium Russet
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (US)
FR
2 records
Roseval
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Federation des Syndicats Bretons (FR)
FR
2 records
Cykada
TerminatedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Stacja Hodowli Roslin Plochocin
PL
6 records
KIS Blegoš
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kmetijski Inštitut Slovenije (Agricultural Institute of Slovenia)
SI
3 records
Maïwen
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.
FR
3 records
Amulet
TerminatedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
HZPC Holland B.V.
NL
4 records
Joosep
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
AIDE TSAHKNA 50% / TERJE TÄHTJÄRV 50 % /
EE
3 records
Chantal
TerminatedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Winfried Lange, Frank Lange, Lange Wolf
DE
3 records
Rutt
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo
Nola
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Aardappelkweek- en Selectiebedrijf Ijsselmeerpolders B.V.
NL
4 records
Bila
Protection expiredSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR
PL
3 records
Aksamitka
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR
PL
5 records
Gabreta
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Vesa Velhartice a.s.
CZ
3 records