The Kufri Khyati potato variety stands out in agriculture due to its high yield and early maturation characteristics. This white tuber variety is particularly suited for cultivation in the plains of India, offering a potential solution to the challenges faced by farmers in these regions.
Key Features of Kufri Khyati:
Tuber Dormancy: 10 weeks (Medium)
Maturity: Early: 85-90 days under short day conditions
Can also be cultivated as:
Very Early: 60 days
Early: 75 days
Growth Characteristics
Growth Habit: Tall (80-85 cm), erect, medium-compact, vigorous
Stems: Many, thick, no color at base, well-developed straight wings
Foliage Color: Dark green
Tubers: Oval, pale yellow, medium-sized, with fleet eyes and light yellow flesh, absent stem-end discoloration
Specific Gravity: 1.06
Dry Matter: 15.0%
Cooking Quality: Good
Kufri Khyati represents a significant advancement in potato cultivation for the Indian plains. With its high yield, moderate disease resistance, and adaptability to various regions, it offers farmers an opportunity to enhance their productivity while mitigating risks associated with traditional early maturing varieties.
1) Kufri Khyati
2) Kufri Jyoti
🔑 Key Features of Kufri Jyoti
Tuber Dormancy: Medium (6–8 weeks)
Maturity: Early – ready in about 90–100 days after planting
Can also be cultivated as:
Very Early: ~70–75 days (in suitable conditions)
Early: ~85–90 days
🌿 Growth Characteristics:
Growth Habit: Medium height, semi-erect
Stems: Few in number, medium-thick, green with slight purple tinge
Foliage Color: Light to medium green
Tubers: Oval, white skin, white flesh, shallow eyes
Specific Gravity: Approx. 1.080 – 1.090Dry Matter~19–21%
Cooking Quality: Excellent – suitable for boiling, chips, and table use
🌱 Kufri Jyoti Represents
Kufri Jyoti stands out as one of the most widely grown potato varieties in India due to its early maturity, wide adaptability, and good cooking quality. It performs well in both the hill regions and plains, making it highly versatile. The variety is also moderately resistant to late blight, a major potato disease, making it a preferred choice for farmers looking to reduce crop loss while ensuring high market value
3) Kufri Pukhraj
🔑 Key Features of Kufri Pokhraj
Tuber Dormancy: Medium (~6–8 weeks)
Maturity: Early – 80 to 90 days
Can also be cultivated as:
Very Early: ~70 days
Early: ~85 days
🌿 Growth Characteristics
Growth Habit: Tall, semi-erect, vigorous growth
Stems: Many, thick, slightly pigmented
Foliage Color: Dark green
Tubers: Oval to round, smooth skin, yellow flesh, shallow eyes
Specific Gravity~1.085 – 1.095
Dry Matter: ~20–21%
Cooking Quality: Good – suitable for table and processing (chips, fries)
🌱 Kufri Pokhraj Represents
Kufri Pokhraj is a popular potato variety known for its early maturity, excellent yield potential, and disease resistance, especially to early blight. Widely grown in the plains of northern India, it is favored for both domestic consumption and commercial processing. Its adaptability, attractive tubers, and good shelf life make it an ideal choice for export as well.
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