DICTA-Jicaramani is known for its high productivity and adaptability to Honduran conditions. It is suitable for both fresh consumption and the production of French fries, making it versatile for different market needs. One of its significant advantages is its resistance to late blight, a common and destructive potato disease.
- Shape and Size: The tubers are oval to oblong, with uniform size that makes them suitable for various culinary uses, including fresh consumption and processing into French fries
- Skin and Flesh Color: DICTA-Jicaramani potatoes have a smooth skin with a yellow hue and a creamy yellow flesh, which is appealing for both fresh market and industrial processing
- Texture and Taste: The variety is known for its good texture, making it versatile in cooking. It has a pleasant taste, suitable for a range of dishes from boiled to fried preparations
- Dry Matter Content: This variety has a higher dry matter content, which is beneficial for producing quality French fries and other processed potato products. Higher dry matter content typically translates to a better frying quality and reduced oil absorption
- Disease Resistance: It shows low susceptibility to late blight (Phytophthora infestans), one of the most destructive potato diseases, which helps in reducing losses and minimizing the need for fungicides
