High Dry Matter – Excellent Crisp Quality – Broad Adaptability
1010 is an industrial-type potato variety specially developed for crisp (chip) production. It is medium-early, with high dry matter content. Its round to round-oval tubers, ideal frying color, and low sugar content ensure high yield and quality for crisp processing. It is a preferred choice in challenging markets such as Europe and North Africa.
Key Characteristics
Usage Area: Crisping – industrial use
Maturity: Medium early – early tuber formation
Tuber Shape: Round – round oval
Skin & Flesh Color: Yellow skin, deep yellow flesh
Cooking Type: AB / BC – slightly mealy; minimal discoloration after cooking
Dry Matter Content: 24.3% – very high
Yield: Good – high tuber count and uniform shape
Agronomic Traits
Dormancy: Very long – ideal for long-term storage
Seed Preparation: Pre-sprouting 2 weeks before planting is recommended
Planting Depth: 3 cm deeper than standard
Soil Adaptation: Suitable for all soil types
Metribuzin Use: Sensitive – apply only pre-emergence
Fertilization Recommendation
Nitrogen (N): 230 kg/ha (including soil supply); 2/3 at planting, 1/3 at tuber initiation
Phosphate (P): 120 kg/ha recommended
Potassium (K): Slightly above standard – helps reduce black spot risk
Magnesium & Manganese: Recommended for strong canopy and delayed senescence
Disease Resistance
PCN (Potato Cyst Nematode): Resistant to Ro1
Wart Disease (Fysio 1): Resistant
Spraing & Common Scab: Resistant
Late Blight (Phytophthora): Susceptible – regular preventive spraying is recommended
Fusarium: Slightly susceptible – requires good wound healing and proper storage management
Harvest & Storage
Harvest: Due to high dry matter, harvest should be done carefully; sensitive to bruising
Storage: Long dormancy allows problem-free storage at 8 °C
SH C 1010 is an excellent choice for farmers producing for industry, offering very high dry matter, uniform tuber shape, and ideal crisping quality. It stands out in the sector for both yield and processing performance.