BARAKA

Potato 'Baraka'

Origin and General

Variety of Spanish origin, very widespread in modern production. 

It is now widely distributed, notably via breeders like HZPC. 

Description of tubers and plant

Tubers: large caliber, oval shape; half-sunken eyes, which facilitates peeling and sorting. 

Skin: light yellow. 

Flesh: yellow to dark yellow, relatively floury, particularly suitable for certain types of cooking.

Foliage: robust, gives the plant a good ability to withstand the growing conditions.

Maturity and Harvest

Late to very late variety.

Possible harvest 130 days after planting for new potato. 

Harvest recommended up to 150 days for extended storage. 

Yield & Conservation

Excellent yield, especially for large tubers.

Very good preservation: the tubers keep well over 7 months in good conditions.

Resistance to dehydration and good storage life.

Resistance to disease

Good resistance to tuber blight, which improves the quality of preservation and reduces post-harvest losses.

Culinary Use

Versatile: well suited for fries, mashed potatoes, baking, gratins.

During cooking, the flesh becomes quite floury, ideal for melting or crispy preparations depending on the type of cooking. 

Summary of Assets

Late variety with abundant yield.

Large oval tubers, light yellow skin, dark yellow flesh.

Robust to the foliage, well adapted to varied conditions.

Excellent preservation (more than 7 months), resistant to dehydration and tuber blight.

Versatile culinary use: fries, mash, oven, gratin.

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