Fazan

Fazan Potato: German Breeding for Professional Storage

The "Fazan" variety from the German breeding company Norika is a choice for those who prioritize long-term storage and versatility. Unlike early-maturing varieties designed for the "fast market," Fazan is a mid-late variety (125–135 days), allowing the tubers to fully develop the structure required for long-term storage without losing quality.

Agronomic Advantages

A key feature of this variety is its "immune" profile. Fazan demonstrates impressive resistance to the most dangerous pathogens that lower farmers' profits annually:

• Golden Potato Cyst Nematode: The variety is highly resistant to this pest.
• Viral Diseases: High resistance to Potato Virus Y and leaf roll virus maintains productivity year after year.
• Soil-borne Infections: Fazan effectively resists Rhizoctonia and common scab, ensuring a clean tuber with netted skin, suitable for supermarket retail.

Tuber Characteristics

The appearance of Fazan tubers is a standard for table potatoes. The round-oval shape combined with shallow eyes significantly simplifies peeling. Light yellow flesh and starch content at 14–15% ensure a balanced taste for both home cooking and industrial processing.

Who is this variety for?

Fazan is a workhorse for farms focused on processing (chips, dehydrated potatoes) and long-term storage. Due to the tuber weight (50 to 130 grams) and uniform grading, the variety shows stable yields even under moderate agronomic management. It is an optimal choice for farmers who prioritize security against late blight and scab by relying on reliable German seed material.