Zeta

A syngergestic effect of short vegetation period, resistances to potato cyst nematodes Ro +Pa and aggresive pathotypes of potato wart are just the beginning of Zeta’s advantages.

Variety characteristic:

Zeta is a potato variety that produces medium-height plants with a compact canopy. The growing period is approximately 96 days, reaching technological maturity by the end of August. This makes Zeta an ideal choice for early delivery at the start of the processing campaign. A key advantage of this variety is its resistance to the potato cyst nematode Globodera pallida (Pa3), a pathogen whose occurrence has increased in recent years in Poland and Western Europe. Under favorable conditions, Zeta can achieve a starch content exceeding 20% and a total yield of over 50 t/ha. Moreover, Zeta responds well to irrigation, making it highly suitable for efficient and productive cultivation.

Plant and tuber:

Flesh colour: light yellow
Skin colour: yellow
Tuber shape: round oval
Eye depth: 6,5 – middle/shallow
Foliage development: medium intense
Storage ability: 8,0 – very good
Yield: 33,6 t/ha (according to COBORU) – medium
Dormancy period: long, remains dormant until spring
Starch content: 19,4 % (according to COBORU)
Starch yield: 6,3 t/ha
Length of the vegetation period: 96 days

Resistances:

PCN: Ro1, Ro2, Ro3, Ro4 – resistant, Pa3 – resistant in degree 6
Potato wart disease: 1(D1), 2(G1), 2(CH1), 6(O1), 18(T1), 38(Nevsehir) – resistant
Common scab: 8,0 – high
Mechanical damage: 6,0 – medium/high
Foliage blight: 4,0 – medium
Tuber blight: 4,0 – medium
Potato virus Y (PVY): 7,0 – high

Site requirements:

Zeta is a variety with higher soil and water requirements. Fertilization should be adapted to the planned direction of use and harvest date. Excessive nitrogen fertilization can significantly extend the vegetation period and reduce the starch content.

Wybierz	Flakes And Dehydrated Products, Starch
Wybierz	Mid-early
Wybierz	Not applicable
Wybierz	Light yellow
Wybierz	Yellow
Soil demand	Middle
Shape tubers	Round oval

Wybierz

Flakes And Dehydrated Products, Starch