COUNTRY (CMK2017-039-011) is a robust, high-yielding table potato variety, offering excellent adaptability to different climates and soils.

Seed Potatoes COUNTRY

Quantity

Pre order for 2026 season

Variety type: Medium late (maturity index 6.4)

Skin: Light yellow, smooth, attractive

Flesh: Yellow

Shape: Oval, uniform tubers

Eyes: Shallow

Cooking type: B (mostly firm)

Yield: Very high (112% vs standard)

Uniformity: Excellent, easy to grade

Drought tolerance: Good water efficiency

Suitable for: table use, washing, packaging, and processing
Potato virus Y (PVY) – very high resistance (9/9)

Early blight (Alternaria) – good resistance

Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) – moderate resistance

Common scab – good resistance (7/9)

Powdery scab – resistant (8/9)

Fusarium (dry rot) – very resistant (8/9)

Rhizoctonia (black scurf) – moderately resistant

Cyst nematodes:
Ro1 – resistant (9/9)
Ro2/3 – moderate (3/9)
Pa2 – moderate (4/9)
Pa3 – low (1/9)
Soil: suitable for light to medium soils with good structure and drainage.

Planting density:
28/35 mm – 60,000 plants/ha (18–22 cm)
35/50 mm – 38,000 plants/ha (29–35 cm)
50/60 mm – 29,000 plants/ha (34–41 cm)

Planting depth: normal; allow seed eyes to sprout before planting.

Fertilization (for ~50 t/ha):
Nitrogen (N): 180 kg/ha (apply before planting)
Phosphorus (P₂O₅): 110 kg/ha
Potassium (K₂O): 350 kg/ha
Magnesium & micronutrients as per soil analysis.

Apply the full nitrogen dose before planting for proper maturity before harvest.

Jonas, Šakių raj.

"Melody potato variety is a very stable and reliable one. The yield is abundant, the potatoes are of uniform size, and are perfect for both daily consumption and longer storage."