On 21/9/2023, Vietpo Corporation has officially been licensed to self-announce the circulation of Actrice potato variety in the Central Highlands by the Department of Crop Production - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. This is important news for Vietnam's agricultural sector and farmers in the Central Highlands.

Actrice potato varieties: unsurpassed features for agricultural production

The potato variety Actrice belongs to the Solanaceae family. Here are some outstanding properties of this variety:

  1. Growing time: Actrice varieties only need from 95 to 100 days to mature, giving farmers flexible time for harvesting.
  2. Plant growth: The growth score of the tree is in the range of 6.0 - 7.0, ensuring strong growth.
  3. Uniformity: Actrice potato plants are usually even and uniform during growth, helping to improve production efficiency.
  4. Plant form: Actrice potato plant comes in the form of a semi-vertical plant, suitable for growing in confined spaces.
  5. Tuber ray length: On average, helps to produce potato tubers in good shape.
  6. Resistant to diseases and pests: This variety is free from viral diseases and does not wilt, helping to minimize the damage caused by diseases.
  7. Tuber shape: Actrice potatoes have a long oval shape, yellow skin and dark yellow flesh.
  8. Tuber eye depth: Tuber eyes are shallow, making it easy to process and store tubers.
  9. Yield: This variety has a yield of 26 to 31 tons per hectare, depending on growing conditions.
  10. Dry matter content: Usually in the range of 17 – 18%, making Actrice potatoes suitable for many processing purposes.

Instructions for storage and use

  1.  Preservation of seed tubers:
  • Seed potatoes after being sorted and packed with mesh bags, each bag from 25 to 30 kg, stacked on wooden pallets, ensuring ventilation between blocks in cold storage.
  • The storage temperature in cold storage is maintained at 2 – 4°C, humidity from 80 – 85%. During storage, it is necessary to regularly check the temperature and humidity in the warehouse.
  1. Production area: Central Highlands.
  2. Planting Season: Can be planted all year round in the Central Highlands, especially Lam Dong region. However, it is recommended to focus on main planting in the dry season including winter, winter, spring and spring crops from October to April next year.
  3. Summary of the planting and care process:
  • Seed Preparation: Use certified potato seed tubers weighing 30 grams or more, an even number of sprouts on the tuber eyes (2 – 3 sprouts) and a sprout length of 1.5 – 2 cm.
  • Tillage and preparation of planting beds: Light, loose soil, and planting beds must be carefully prepared.
  • Planting density: The planting density is usually from 50,000 – 60,000 tubers / ha.
  • Fertilizer: Use rotted manure, microbiological organic fertilizer, lime and mononutrient fertilizer in the prescribed proportions.

(If you need more details about the planting and care process, please contact Vietpo Corporation, hotline: 0246 29 29 205, email: info.vietpo@gmail.com)

Quality of seed fields and tubers

Seed fields need to meet specific quality requirements according to regulations.

Note: Post-harvest storage of Actrice potato tubers is important to maintain the quality of the product and get to market effectively.

The fact that Vietpo Corporation is licensed to self-announce the circulation of Actrice Potato Variety in the Central Highlands is an important step in developing agriculture in this region and providing quality plant varieties for farmers. The unsurpassed characteristics of this potato variety and specific instructions will help farmers achieve good yields and ensure product quality.

Please contact Vietpo Corporation for more detailed information and support about Actrice Potato Variety and growing process.