SEVIM
Sevim is very suitable for markets demanding high
yield and large sized grading tubers.
VARIETY DESCRIPTION
QUALITY
Cooking type B, no discoloration after cooking, very good suitable for production of French fries after harvest, low sensitivity to mechanical damage, internal defects and black spots, starch content 13 – 14 %.
YIELD
Very high marketable yield, large sized uniform grading.
RESISTANCES
- Nematodes: Ro 1, 3, 4, 5
- Y-Virus (PVY): very high
- potato leaf roll: high
- late blight: very high
- black leg: very high
- common scab: high
TUBER
Oval, shallow eyes, yellow skin, yellow flesh.
PLANT
Tall, very strong, white flower rapid development and foliage cover.
PLANTING
Sevim can be produced on all types of soil. Seed treatment against rhizoctonia is recommended. Apical sprout should be removed. For production of French fries SEVIM should be planted in rows allowing 34 – 36 cm between tubers.
FERTILIZATION
N-supply up to 140 kg N is recommended. Phosphorus and potassium according to local standard, application of micronutrients in dry years via leaves.
PLANT PROTECTION
No metribuzin sensitivity, due to a good tolerance to late blight spraying intervals can be less than average, haulm killing by splitting technique.
STORAGE
Very good storability.