TELMAN is a potato variety from Azerbaijan, introduced in the 1950s. It produces medium to large, oval to long-oval tubers with smooth light yellow skin and pale yellow flesh. Known for its good table quality, TELMAN is moderately resistant to late blight, tolerant to common scab, and resistant to viruses like PVY and PVX. It stores well with low sprouting.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oval to long-oval
- Skin: Smooth, light yellow to pale brown
- Flesh: Light yellow
- Eyes: Shallow
- Size: Medium to large tubers
- Use: Table variety, suitable for boiling and general cooking
Resistance
- Late blight: Moderate resistance
- Common scab: Tolerant
- Viruses (PVY, PVX): Generally resistant
- Storage: Good, with minimal sprouting