Be Gul is a traditional potato variety from Afghanistan, widely grown in highland regions like Bamyan. It has white skin and flesh, round to oval tubers, and matures in 90–110 days. Maintained by local farmers, it has no known breeder or parentage. Yield ranges from 13.5 to 22 tons/ha, and it's mainly used for table consumption. Well adapted to cool, mountainous climates, Be Gul plays a key role in Afghan food security.
Key Characteristics
- Skin Color: White
- Flesh Color: White
- Tuber Shape: Round to oval
- Eye Depth: Shallow
- Maturity: Early to medium (90–110 days)
- Yield: ~13.5–22 tons/ha (varies by region)
- Dormancy: Medium
- Adaptation: Cool highland areas
- Disease Resistance: Possibly tolerant to local pests
- Seed Practice: Tubers from harvest reused; stored in underground pits