The Sherekea potato variety is a high-yielding (over 40 tons/ha) medium-maturity type, ideal for fresh market and crisps. It features round tubers with smooth red skin and cream flesh. Resistant to late blight, PVY, PVX, and common scab, it's drought-tolerant and suitable for various growing areas.
Sherekea Potato Variety Characteristics
- Use: Table (fresh market) and crisps
- Recommended Areas: Suitable for all potato growing areas
- Maturity: Medium (3–4 months)
- Yield Potential: High (> 40 tons/ha)
- Tuber Characteristics: Round tubers, smooth red skin, cream flesh, deep eyes
- Tuber Dormancy: Long (4–4.5 months)
- Dry Matter Content: 21 %
- Plant Description: Semi-erect tall plants with strong stems and light green, small-to-medium leaves; profuse light purple flowers; drought tolerant
- Disease Resistance: Resistant to late blight, PVY, PVX, and common scab