Farmer is a high-performance, early-maturing table variety (50–60 days) designed for those who demand a professional-grade harvest in a short timeframe. As a high-yielding population variety, it is celebrated for its remarkable stability, producing a heavy crop of attractive, market-ready tubers that maintain their quality long after harvest.
Ultra-Fast Maturity: Reaching maturity in just two months, the Farmer variety is a specialist in early production. Its rapid development allows it to effectively "outrun" many late-season threats like late blight.
Exceptional Yield: This variety is a powerhouse of productivity, consistently yielding 200–230 c/ha. Each plant typically forms a generous cluster of 10–15 uniform tubers.
Immunity Profile: Engineered for high resistance to the Golden Potato Nematode, potato cancer, and various viral infections, ensuring a healthy and reliable crop.
Storage Specialist: Rare for an early variety, Farmer boasts an incredible 95% keeping quality. It is perfectly suited for long-term storage, maintaining its firmness and flavor throughout the winter.
Appearance: The tubers feature a clean, elongated-oval shape with smooth yellow skin, superficial eyes, and appetizing light yellow flesh. Average weights range from 90–110 g.
Cooking Quality: With a starch content of 9–12%, the flesh remains firm and does not darken during boiling, cutting, or frying. It is the ideal choice for salads, roasting, and crisp frying.
Taste: Consistently rated as "high," providing a classic, refined flavor that appeals to both home cooks and commercial buyers.
Seed-to-Tuber Success: This variety is optimized for growing from seeds. For the best results, start the seedling method in February or March.
Maintenance: While resistant to many diseases, the plant requires standard protection from the Colorado potato beetle to maximize its high-yield potential.