The right seed guarantees a stronger and more productive crop

The choice of seed is the first step to the success of any potato crop. According to Brasil Solanum, a company specialized in the importation of potato seed, using certified material is fundamental to guarantee productivity, health, and profitability for the rural producer. The quality of the initial input determines the vigor of the plants and the efficiency of the harvest, reducing risks and increasing the economic return. While the consumption potato is intended for food, and can be boiled, fried, or baked, and harvested at the ideal point for culinary preparation, the seed potato has a completely different role. Produced in cold regions and under strict sanitary control, it goes through certification processes that ensure the tuber is free of viruses and diseases. It is not meant for the pot, but rather to generate new, healthy plants with high productive potential. The use of consumption potato as seed, a practice still common in some regions, can compromise the entire crop. ...