Advantages
One of the advantages of the java variety is that it has a long shelf life of up to 3 months in aerated conditions. Java has a smooth skin finish making it suitable for French fries making.
Java also has a high resistance to late and early blight- one of the most common problems farmers face when it comes to spraying potatoes with chemicals. The Maverick variety also has a smooth skin finish and a high shelf life of approximately 2 – 2 1/2 months in a well aerated area.
Another variety is the Buffalo that matures in 90 days and also has a shelf life of 2 -2 1/2 months. Another potato variety is the Shangi which is a high yielder with a high demand from many farmers but does not have a long shelf life. This variety has ‘deep eyes’ on its skin which draws complaints from the French fry industry as it incurs them a lot of losses.
Potato Varieties
Java is a new variety of certified potato seeds sold to farmers. One of the advantages of the java variety is that it has a long shelf life of up to 3 months in aerated conditions.
Another good high quality potato variety is the Maverick which is a high yielder and also good for French fries. The Buffalo variety matures in 90 days and also has a shelf life of 2 -2 1/2 months. Another variety is the Shangi which is a high yielder with a high demand from many farmers but does not have a long shelf life.
