The Start potato variety is an early-maturing, high-yielding potato known for its good disease resistance. Its oval to round tubers have smooth skin and shallow eyes, with light yellow to cream-colored flesh.
- Yield: Start potatoes are high-yielding, producing a substantial number of tubers per plant, making them economically beneficial for farmers.
- Maturity: Start is an early-maturing variety, which means it reaches harvestable size relatively quickly, allowing for early market availability.
- Disease Resistance: The Start potato exhibits good resistance to several common potato diseases, including late blight and common scab, reducing the need for chemical treatments and supporting sustainable farming practices.
- Tuber Quality: The tubers of Start potatoes are oval to round in shape with smooth skin and shallow eyes, featuring light yellow to cream-colored flesh. These attributes make them visually appealing and easy to handle.
- Culinary Uses: Start potatoes are versatile in culinary applications, suitable for boiling, baking, frying, and making salads. They maintain a good texture and flavor when cooked.
- Adaptability: The Start variety is adaptable to different soil types and growing conditions, performing well in both irrigated and rainfed environments.
