The Sonda potato variety is a late-maturing, starchy cultivar developed for both industrial processing and culinary use. The Sonda variety's high starch content and resistance to major diseases make it an excellent choice for growers looking for a reliable late-season potato. It is particularly valuable for industrial applications, including chips and other processed potato products.
Agronomic and Quality Traits
- Maturity: Late
- Culinary Type: C (floury, ideal for processing)
- Starch Content: 18.7%
- Tuber Shape: Round-oval, quite regular
- Tuber Size: Medium to large
- Skin: Yellow, rough
- Eyes: Medium-shallow
- Flesh Color: Creamy
Disease Resistance:
- Nematode Resistance: Resistant
- Cancer Resistance: Resistant
- Virus Resistance: Resistant to Y virus, low resistance to leaf roll virus
- Blight Resistance: Resistant
