Resilient, Productive, Suitable for Diverse Markets
EL MUNDO, cultivated by Hakan Gıda, is a robust and high-yielding potato variety ideal for the fresh consumption market across a wide geography, particularly in Southern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With its light yellow skin and flesh, it also stands out visually.
Key Characteristics
Usage Area: Fresh consumption (including washed retail market)
Maturity: Medium early
Tuber Shape: Oval to long-oval, large size
Skin & Flesh Color: Light yellow
Cooking Type: AB (slightly firm), no discoloration after cooking
Dry Matter Content: 18.2% – 18.5%
Yield: Very high
Agronomic Traits
Dormancy: Medium
Initial Growth: Fast and vigorous emergence, dense canopy
Fertilization:
200–240 kg/ha Nitrogen (moderate level to avoid excessive canopy growth)
250 kg/ha Potassium at planting
Additional small dose of potassium is recommended
Herbicide Tolerance:
Metribuzin (Sencor): Sensitive – apply only pre-emergence
Alternative: Bentazon (Basagran) and mechanical weed control recommended
Plant Protection & Cultivation Recommendations
Seed Treatment: Requires careful planting due to strong apical dominance. Pre-planting treatment is advised against Rhizoctonia and silver scurf.
Disease Resistance:
Resistant to Ro1 potato cyst nematode
Immune to wart disease (Fysio 1)
Strong resistance to both foliage and tuber blight
Slightly susceptible to common scab and silver scurf
Harvest & Storage
Harvest: Allow at least 3 weeks after haulm killing for proper skin set. Handle with care to avoid rotting.
Storage: Should be stored at a stable temperature and low humidity. Gradual cooling is effective in preventing silver scurf development.
EL MUNDO is a standout variety in appearance, resilience, and productivity, offering strong performance even under low-input conditions. It is an ideal choice for producers targeting both domestic and export fresh consumption markets.