Detailed Introduction to the New Black Potato Variety

The black potato is a newly bred colored potato variety.

Its whole growth period is about 90 days, making it a mid-to-late maturing variety. The plant height is 60 cm, with strong growth, a well-developed main stem and few branches. The tubers are long-oval in shape with relatively small eyes. The skin is dark purple, glossy black and shiny. The flesh is deep purple, attractive in appearance and strongly tempting in color. The starch content of the flesh is as high as 13-15%, with good taste and excellent quality. According to measurements: every 100 grams of black potato contains 2.3 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, 16.5 grams of carbohydrates, 11 mg of calcium, 1.2 mg of iron, 64 mg of phosphorus, 342 mg of potassium, 22.9 mg of magnesium, 0.01 mg of carotene, 0.1 mg of thiamine, 0.03 mg of riboflavin and 16 mg of niacin. In addition, this variety is rich in anthocyanins. Besides inhibiting carcinogenic substances, anthocyanins can also enhance human immunity, delay aging, strengthen the body and improve eyesight.

This variety has strong disease resistance and is relatively resistant to potato early blight and late blight. The marketable tubers weigh 120-250 grams each, with a general yield of 2000-2500 kg per mu. It can be cultivated in all areas of China where ordinary potatoes can be grown, and it has broad prospects for development.