Introduction to the Gannongshu No. 2 Potato Variety
Characteristics: The growth period is 130-150 days, and the tuber dormancy period is long, making it a late-maturing variety. The plant type is compact and upright, with a plant height of 60-70 cm. The stems and flowers are purple. The plant has strong growth vigor, the underground stolons are relatively short, and tuber formation is relatively concentrated, with 4-5 tubers per plant, uniform in size. The tuber skin is dark purple, the bud tips are dark purple, the tuber flesh is dark yellow, and the eye depth is shallow to medium-deep. It is highly resistant to leafroll virus, has strong resistance to mosaic virus and late blight, is free of ring rot, stores well, and has strong drought resistance. In production trials, the average yield per mu is 1500-2000 kg, about 20% higher than the control.
Suitable range: Suitable for planting in both irrigated and dry land in the potato-producing areas of our city.
Cultivation points: Planting density: 3500-4500 plants per mu in dry land, and 4000-4500 plants per mu in irrigated land. Fertilization N