The Nike potato variety is an early to medium-maturing cultivar (80-90 days) known for its compact canopy, green stems, white flowers, and oval-long yellow tubers with medium-depth eyes and white cream flesh. It has long storability and a high yield potential of 300-350 quintals per hectare.
Disease Resistance
- PVYn: Semi-resistant
- PVX: Semi-resistant
- Late blight: Semi-resistant
- Common scab: Semi-resistant
Consumer & Processing Qualities
- Easy to cook with a waxy texture
- No after-cooking discoloration
- High dry matter content & low reducing sugar
- Specially suited for French fries