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
GW te Winkel
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Johannes Petrus Maria Muijsers
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
MARIEN WINTERS
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SCHUCHMANN| Dr. Walter Schuchmann / BOEHM GEORG| Georg Boehm
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
HETTEMA ZONEN B.V
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Heinrich Böhm
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Spijkman, Jan Lucas / Spijkman-Vergeer, Johanna Maria
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Lairy - Joly Gise'le
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
KWEEK-EN RESEARCHBEDRIJF AGRICO B.V., NL
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
O.A.BRAAK
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kartoffelzucht Böhm GmbH & Co. KG
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Saka Pflanzenzucht GmbH Co KG
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Teagasc Crops Research Centre
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
STOL L.D. (US)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Heinrich Böhm
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Heinrich BOHM, DE
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
ZIMMERMANN WILLI
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Jan Boer
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
NORDKARTOFFELZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
GERMICOPA SAS
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
WOLF & WOLF BV (NL)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Winfried Lange, Frank Lange
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Heinrich BOHM, DE
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Wolfgang Walter