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    Potato Ukama

    Solanum tuberosum 'Ukama'

    A very early elite variety with light yellow flesh. Short growing season: you can dig for the table in 50–60 days, full ripening - about 90 days. Resistant to late blight and nematode; It manages to produce a harvest before mass diseases occur.

    Stages of growth

    Day 1
    10-15
    15-30
    30-50
    50-60
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    Planting calendar

    Jan
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    Sep
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    Dec
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    Seedling
    Apr - Apr
    Planting in the ground
    May - May
    Harvest
    Jul - Jul

    How to care

    💡Tips
    • Vernalization in April 30–35 days before planting.

    Difficulty growing

    Easy
    Overall Difficulty

    Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.

    Easy
    Average
    Difficult

    Growing conditions

    Frost resistance zone
    3–9 (USDA)
    Temperature range
    18–22°C is optimal for setting tubers
    Lighting
    Full sun (in the shade the yield is sharply lower)

    Nice neighbors.

    Unwanted Neighbors

    Soil preparation

    pH
    Soil acidity
    5.5–6.5
    Soil type
    Loamy, Sandy loam, Sandy, Any soil type

    Planting parameters

    📏Distance between plants
    50–60 cm between rows, 20–25 cm per row (denser for early varieties)
    ⬇️Planting depth
    8–10 cm on a flat surface; 6–8 cm in ridges
    🌱Planting methods
    Sprouted tubers (vernalization), Seedling

    💡Preparation Tips

    • Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
    • Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
    • If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat

    Frequently asked questions(3)

    A very early variety: high-quality tubers in ~90 days; you can dig them up for food in 50–60 days—from the beginning of July.

    Elongated oval tubers with light yellow flesh hold their shape and do not become overcooked.

    Genetically resistant to late blight and potato nematode.

    Benefits and nutrition

    Dietary product: starch, vitamin C, potassium. Young potatoes are good for the cardiovascular system and for gastrointestinal disorders - as part of the diet on the recommendation of a doctor.

    *The information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

    Nutritional value

    (per 100 g)
    Calories~77 kcalper 100 g
    Carbohydrates~16.3 gper 100 g
    Protein~2.0 gper 100 g
    Vitamin C~20 mgper 100 g
    Potassium~400 mgper 100 g

    % of daily value

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