RUSSIAN SOUVENIR

Potato variety 'Russian Souvenir' is a medium-early table variety intended for both direct consumption and processing into potato products and semi-finished goods. Plants are of medium height, semi-erect, with medium-sized leaves and blue-purple flower clusters. Tubers are oval-shaped with small eyes, yellow skin with slight roughness, and creamy flesh. The mass of marketable tubers ranges from 81 to 107 grams, ensuring high marketability at 87-93%. Starch content ranges from 14.4% to 17.4%, making this variety versatile for various culinary purposes including boiling, baking, and mashing. The variety is distinguished by good taste qualities and high yield, reaching 165 to 365 centners per hectare, with maximum yields up to 466 centners. Tubers have a storage capacity of 92%, ensuring long-term storage without loss of quality. 'Russian Souvenir' is resistant to major potato diseases, including late blight on foliage and moderate resistance in tubers, as well as potato scab. However, the variety is susceptible to golden potato cyst nematode. Drought tolerance and resistance to various forms of potato scab make it a reliable choice for cultivation under diverse climatic conditions. Preferred regions for cultivation are the North Caucasus and Volga regions, where it demonstrates stable high yields and good adaptation. 'Russian Souvenir' is suitable for both personal and commercial use due to its combination of high productivity, disease resistance, and excellent taste qualities. This variety is an excellent choice for those who value quality and reliability in potato cultivation.