Kabale is a popular Ugandan potato variety grown in highland regions, appreciated for its adaptability, good yield, and consumer-accepted tuber qualities.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Skin: Light brown to reddish, depending on local clone
- Flesh: White to cream-colored
- Shape: Round to oval
- Texture: Firm to waxy; good for boiling and traditional Ugandan dishes
- Storage: Moderate shelf life in cool, dry conditions
Resistances:
- Moderate resistance to late blight (Phytophthora infestans)
- Susceptible to some viral diseases in poorly managed fields
- Adapted to highland tropical climates with rich volcanic soils