Versatile Performance – Frying Quality – Strong Agronomic Resilience
TRIPLO is a mid-early maturing ware potato variety known for its high yield potential and suitability for both fresh consumption and processing, particularly for home fries. With its attractive yellow skin and light yellow flesh, TRIPLO is a strong performer in the Turkish market and beyond. Its robust disease resistances also make it a viable choice for organic cultivation.
Key Features
Usage: Fresh market and home frying
Maturity: Mid-early
Tuber Shape: Large, oval to round-oval
Skin & Flesh Color: Yellow skin, light yellow flesh
Cooking Type: B – slightly mealy texture, suitable for frying
Dry Matter Content: High – approx. 20.2%
Yield: Moderate to high
Agronomic Characteristics
Dormancy: Moderate – breaks easily, may sprout quickly under improper storage
Emergence: Fast and uniform
Growth Habit: High ridge growth – deeper planting and tighter row spacing are recommended
Soil Adaptability: Suitable for all soil types
Metribuzin Sensitivity: Slightly sensitive – apply only pre-emergence and with caution
Fertilization
Nitrogen (N): Approx. 200 kg/ha including soil supply
Phosphate & Potassium: Apply standard recommended doses
Crop Management: Ensure good irrigation during tuber initiation to minimize common scab
Disease Resistance
Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN): Resistant to Ro1 and Ro4
Wart Disease (Synchytrium endobioticum): Resistant to F1
Late Blight (Leaves & Tubers): Moderate to good resistance
Fusarium (Dry Rot): High resistance
Common Scab: Slightly susceptible
PVY: Moderately susceptible
Harvest & Storage
Harvesting: Though tolerant to mechanical handling, careful harvest is still advised
Storage: Performs well in cold storage; dormancy must be managed to avoid early sprouting
TRIPLO is a reliable, high-yielding variety combining excellent frying qualities with strong field performance. It is ideal for growers looking for a versatile potato suited for both fresh market and processing.