The most popular potato varieties of Ukrainian breeding are named

Ukrainian breeders are looking for new ways to create new varieties that will be suitable for the production of early, medium-ripening potatoes and, in particular, potatoes for processing. Mykola Furdyga, director of the Institute of Potato Growing of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, told AgroTimes about this during the Potato Day at the Desna gas station. "In terms of cost, our seeds are twice as cheap, although in terms of quality and yield, they are in no way inferior to foreign seeds," he noted. Mykola Furdyga stated that the top sellers at the Institute are the mid-early variety "Myroslava". It is suitable for both large producers and small private farms, is well stored and suitable for cultivation in all regions of Ukraine. It has high productivity and very good taste. "We also have a new Soborna variety with a starch content of 22%. In addition, it does not require storage," said the director of the Potato Institute. According to him, the favorite among ...