The Sunita potato variety is known for its slightly sweet taste, making it particularly appealing to children. Its versatility in various culinary applications has made it a favorite in many family kitchens. Sunita is well-suited for both the peeled markets and retail sectors.
- First early, dark yellow flesh
- Uniform tuber size and shape
- Good bruising tolerance
- Suitable to make (home) fries
- High resistance to TRV
Agronomic Characteristics
- Maturity: Early
- Dormancy: Medium
- Yield (Mature): Good
- Tuber Size: Large
- Tuber Shape: Round oval / Oval
- Number of Tubers per Plant: 9-11
- Skin Colour: Yellow
- Flesh Colour (After Cooking): Yellow
- Cooking Type: B (Slightly mealy, suitable for mashing, baking, and frying)
- Dry Matter Content / Starch: 18.4% / 12.6%
- Underwater Weight (UWW) / Specific Gravity: 333 / 1.071
- Internal Bruising: Not sensitive
- Metribuzin Sensitivity: Moderate (use with care)
- Little Potato Disorder: Moderate resistance
