The Sylvana potato variety is a medium-maturing cultivar developed by HZPC Holland BV. It is known for its large, oval-shaped tubers with smooth, yellow skin and light yellow flesh. Sylvana is versatile in cooking, suitable for boiling, roasting, and use in salads.
- Suitable for different market segments
- Big size tubers
- Good yield
- Uniform tuber size and shape
- Good tolerance to dry circumstances
Agronomic Characteristics
- Maturity: Medium late
- Dormancy: Very long
- Yield (Mature): High
- Tuber Size: Large
- Tuber Shape: Round oval / Oval
- Number of Tubers per Plant: 9-11
- Skin Colour: Yellow
- Flesh Colour (After Cooking): Yellow
- Cooking Type: B (Slightly mealy, suitable for boiling, mashing, and roasting)
- Dry Matter Content / Starch: 19.3% / 13.5%
- Underwater Weight (UWW) / Specific Gravity: 352 / 1.075
- Internal Bruising: Quite sensitive
- Metribuzin Sensitivity: Quite sensitive
- Little Potato Disorder: Good resistance
