Kenya Sifa: A High Yielding Late Blight Tolerant Potato Variety with Good Cooking and Processing Qualities

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2017

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Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

Abstract

This is a very tall potato variety (slightly above 1metre). It has strong erect stems, dark green broad leaves and slightly abundant light purple flowers with regular flowering habit. The variety produces a vigorous crop with good ground cover. Ranges between 20-30 t/ha (72-110 bags of 110 kg per acre) under sufficient rainfall and recommended crop production practices.

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potato variety

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Onditi, O.J., Karinga, J.K., Nderitu, S.W.K., Nyongesa, M., Mbiyu, W.M., & Oyoo, J., Otieno, S., Muthoni, J.M., & Kabira, J.N. (2017). Kenya Sifa: A High Yielding Late Blight Tolerant Potato Variety with Good Cooking and Processing Qualities [Brochure]. Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization