Kurazh

A Professional Choice for Processing and Long-term Storage

The 'Kurazh' potato variety from the Dutch breeder HZPC is a specialized solution for farmers targeting the processing market and long-term storage. With a high dry matter content of 22–23%, this variety is ideally suited for chip manufacturing. Its firm texture and minimal discoloration after cutting ensure a high-quality product, which is a critical requirement for supply contracts with industrial processors.

Agronomic Resilience in the Field

Managing soil-borne diseases is a major challenge in modern agriculture. 'Kurazh' provides strong genetic resistance to golden potato cyst nematode and potato wart, allowing growers to manage fields with high infection pressure effectively. Furthermore, its robust tolerance to late blight and common scab reduces the necessity for intensive fungicide applications, helping to optimize crop protection costs.

Growth Cycle and Harvest Efficiency

With a vegetation period of 75–85 days, 'Kurazh' is classified as a mid-early variety. This timing enables farmers to complete the harvest before peak autumn rainfall, ensuring tuber quality. The tubers are characterized by an attractive round shape with red skin and light-yellow flesh. The medium eye depth is specifically beneficial for automated cleaning and industrial processing lines.

• Storage Quality: Specifically bred to withstand long-term storage while retaining the specific properties required for high-quality chip production.
• Field Performance: Reliable performance under varying conditions, provided that consistent irrigation and nutrient management are maintained.
• Commercial Value: A strategic choice for growers seeking to combine the convenience of long-term storage with the premium demand of the processing industry.