The Ganesh potato is an Indian variety known for high yield and suitability for chip-making due to its low sugar content and good dry matter. It produces large, round-oval tubers with smooth, light-brown skin and white flesh. Ganesh offers moderate resistance to diseases like late blight, thrives in well-drained soils, and is ideal for both fresh consumption and industrial processing.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Round to oval
- Size: Large tubers
- Skin: Smooth and light brown
- Flesh: White Eyes: Shallow, making it easier to peel
- Dry Matter Content: High, making it ideal for chip production
- Sugar Content: Low, ensuring good frying quality with minimal browning
Resistances
- Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans): Moderate resistance, but susceptible under high disease pressure.
- Potato Virus Y (PVY): Moderate resistance.
- Early Blight (Alternaria solani): Moderate resistance.
- Common Scab: Limited resistance, making it important to manage soil conditions.
