Potato Varieties: 10 best varieties of potatoes, growing which can increase income

Potato Varieties: In our country, after rice, wheat and sugarcane, potatoes are cultivated the most. Potato contains 80 to 82 percent water and 14 percent starch. It is such a vegetable that can be stored for any number of days and various types of dishes can be made. Perhaps that is why it is called the king of vegetables. From potato parathas to chips and many types of vegetables are made which everyone likes. Today we are talking to you about improved varieties of potatoes.

List Of Potato Varieties In India

The improved varieties of potatoes are described in detail below:

Kufri Alankar

This is an improved variety of potato which yields 200 to 250 quintals per hectare. The crop of this variety of potato is ready in just 70 days. It has good yield in the plains of North India.

Kufri Chandramukhi

The stem of this variety of potato plant is green with red-brown spots. It takes 80 to 90 days for the crop to be ready. Its yield per hectare is 200 to 250 quintals. The plains and plateau areas of North India are good for its cultivation.

Kufri Ganga

This variety of potato gives more yield in less time. Its yield per hectare is 250 to 300 quintals. Its crop is ready in 75 to 80 days and the plains of North India are good for its cultivation.

Kufri Neelkanth

It is an excellent variety of potato, rich in antioxidants, which can tolerate even very cold weather. Its production capacity is more than other varieties and the crop is ready in 90 to 100 days. This potato is also very good in taste. Its production capacity per hectare is 350-400 quintals. This variety is good for the plains of North India.

Kufri Jyoti

It is also counted among the best varieties of potatoes. This variety is suitable for hilly, plain and plateau areas. Its crop is ready in 80 to 150 days. The crop is ready early in the plains. Its yield per hectare is 150 to 250 quintals.

Kufri Sindhuri

Potato is also an improved variety of potato which can tolerate frost. It can be cultivated in plain and hilly areas. The crop is ready sooner in plain areas as compared to hilly areas. This variety is ready in 120 to 125 days and gives a yield of 300 to 400 quintals per hectare.

Kufri Dewa

This variety is also suitable for both plain and hilly areas. It is cultivated well in the Terai region and central plains of Uttar Pradesh. The crop of this variety is ready in 120 to 125 days and gives a yield of 300 to 400 quintals per hectare.

Kufri Lalima

This is also an improved variety of potato which gives high yield in less time and gets ready in 90 to 100 days only. Its yield is 200-250 quintals per hectare. This variety is good for the plains of North India.

Kufri Swarna

The hilly areas of South India are good for the production of this variety of potatoes. Its crop is ready in about 110 days and the yield is 300 quintals per hectare. This variety of potato spoils faster than others.

Kufri Bahar

This variety is good for the plains of North India. It is ready in 90 to 110 days and there are some varieties in it which are ready in 100 to 135 days. Its yield is about 200-250 quintals per hectare.

A temperature of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius is considered ideal for potato cultivation. Its seeds require a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius to germinate.

Frequently Asked Questions on Potato Varieties

Question: Which is the most expensive potato?

Answer: La Bonnotte potato is the most expensive potato in the world. It is grown only in a small area and only a few tonnes are available every year, which is why its price is so high. This potato is sold at Rs 40,000 to 50,000 per kilogram and its total production in the whole world is only about 100 tonnes.

Question: What is 3797 potato?

Answer: 3797 potato, also known as sugar free potato, is a Chipsona variety of potato grown in Agra. It has a waxy texture and a mild taste. This potato retains its color even after cooking. Due to its high dry matter and low sugar and phenol, it is also considered good for health compared to other potatoes.

Question: Which is a good variety of potato?

Answer: Good varieties of potatoes include Kufri Alankar, Kufri Chandramukhi, Kufri Ganga, Kufri Neelkanth, Kufri Swarn, Kufri Sindhuri and Kufri Deva etc.

Question: Which are the best new potatoes?

Answer: New potato varieties include Kufri Neelima, Kufri Girdhari, Kufri Himalini, Kufri Sahyadri, Kufri Karna, Kufri Frysona, Kufri Lalit and Kufri Fryom etc. The latest developed varieties are Kufri Alankar, Kufri Chandramukhi, Kufri Ganga, Kufri Neelkanth, Kufri Swarn, Kufri Sindhuri and Kufri Deva etc.

Question: Which are the most popular potatoes? 

Answer: The most popular potato varieties include White potatoes, Red potatoes, Yukon Gold, Kennebec, Purple potatoes, Russet potatoes, and Sweet potatoes.