TIMO HANKKIJÄN

Potato Timo Hankkijän — an early-maturing table variety of Finnish origin, intended for cultivation in northern and central regions of Russia. The plant is bushy, compact, with large light-green leaves ranging from closed to intermediate type. Tubers are oval-round in shape, with smooth yellow skin and light-yellow flesh, average weight 65–120 grams. Each plant produces 5–9 tubers. Starch content is 13.4–14.2%, meeting the standards of popular varieties, and the taste of the potato is rated as good. Yield potential reaches 69–91%, storage life — 96%, although tubers are prone to early sprouting.

The variety is characterized by high yield, which varies depending on the region. In northern and northwestern regions, yield reaches 150–382 centners per hectare, significantly exceeding the yields of standard varieties. In the central region, yield is also high — up to 303 centners per hectare. Early maturity (50–65 days) allows harvesting before the onset of phytophthora, which is especially important for northern latitudes. The potato is versatile in culinary use, does not darken after boiling, and is suitable for preparing various dishes.

Timo Hankkijän is not demanding in terms of soil and climate, but sensitive to sharp temperature fluctuations and cold spells. The variety has low resistance to phytophthora, golden potato cyst nematode, and late blight, as well as susceptibility to certain viral diseases. Recommended planting depth is 6–8 cm, and use of organic fertilizers such as manure, compost, and ash to enhance yield and tuber quality. The breeder of the variety is the Finnish company BOREAL PLANT BREEDING.