Njuli is a medium-maturing potato variety (90–120 days) used for crisps, chips, and table consumption. It performs well during the rainy season in Malawi and was released in 2011.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Round
- Skin Colour: Pale yellow
- Flesh Colour: Cream
- Eye Depth: Shallow
- Dry Matter Content: 23%
- Tuber Dormancy: Early to medium (90–120 days)
- Yield Potential: 35 tonnes/ha
Disease Resistance
- Late Blight: Moderately resistant
Other Characteristics
- Use: Crisps, chips, and table potato
- CIP Registration: CIP 396027.205
- Plant Habit: Medium-sized plant with semi-erect stems
- Leaves: Dark green, medium-sized
- Adaptability: Thrives during rainy season in most potato-growing areas of Malawi