Meskhuri Tsiteli is a Georgian potato variety bred for adaptability to local climates and resistance to common diseases. It is valued for its good yield, tuber quality, and robustness against environmental stresses.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oval to round
- Skin Color: Light red (the name Tsiteli means "red" in Georgian)
- Flesh Color: White or creamy
- Size: Medium to large tubers
- Eye Depth: Shallow to medium
- Dry Matter Content: Moderate to high (good for boiling and frying)
Resistances
- Virus Resistance: Moderate to good resistance against common potato viruses
- Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans): Good resistance to foliage late blight
- Drought Tolerance: Adapted to withstand periods of low water availability
- Other Diseases: Some resistance to common tuber diseases, but specifics may vary depending on growing conditions