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Introduction:
Potato is not just a vegetable, but the king of the Indian thali. Whether it is to make vegetables, snacks or chips, potatoes are needed everywhere. But do you know that it also has many improved varieties, which are different from each other in taste, size and use?
In today’s blog, know about the most famous and important potato varieties of India and the world.
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1. Kufri Chipsona Series
Use: For chips and french fries
Features: Low sugar, good sized tubers
Popular varieties: Chipsona-1, 2, 3
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2. Kufri Jyoti
Special Features: Disease resistant, early maturing
Area: Suitable for both plain and hilly areas
Use: Domestic and commercial farming
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3. Kufri Bahar
Advantages: High yield, tolerant to diseases
State: Punjab, UP, Bihar etc.
Special Features: Delicious and storable
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4. Kufri Pukhraj
Use: Early maturing variety (70-80 days)
Color: Yellow pulp
Recommendation: Beneficial for trade farmers
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5. Kufri Sindhuri Sindhuri)
Color: Red skin, white pulp
Features: Long term storage
Taste: Better taste with mild sweetness
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6. International Varieties
Roko, Hermes, Granola, Lady Rosetta
Use: In processing and export
Growing area: Many farmers in India are now cultivating these foreign varieties.
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Conclusion:
In today’s time, choosing the right variety is the key to success in potato cultivation. Whether you are thinking from a business point of view or for domestic use, every farmer should keep in mind the quality of the variety, climate suitability and market demand.