The Oleva potato variety is recognized for its adaptability, high yield, and versatility in various culinary applications.
Key Characteristics:
- Category: Starch Processing
- Usage: Starch production, French fries, flakes
- Maturity: Medium late
- Yield: High
- Foliage: Strong and good covering
- Tuber Size: Large
- Tuber Shape: Round to oval
- Number of Tubers: 12-15 per plant
- Skin Color: Red
- Flesh Color: Light yellow
- Cooking Type: BC (waxy to floury)
- Dry Matter Content: Medium to high
Oleva is a robust variety that performs well under challenging conditions, exhibiting strong resistance to diseases and drought. It germinates quickly and develops rapidly in the field, making it suitable for medium to long storage periods. Its multipurpose nature allows for use in starch production, processing, and frying.
In culinary contexts, Oleva potatoes are versatile. They are suitable for stewing, boiling, inclusion in thick soups and stews, making mashed potatoes, and serving as fillings for dumplings and pies. The tubers typically weigh between 70-125 grams.
For optimal growth, Oleva potatoes prefer abundant, bright, and direct light. They thrive in well-draining soil and should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
