Chunmei Zhu^1,2 , Yunlong Mao^1,2

1 Changxing Heping Hanxiangmi Family Farm, Huzhou, 313103, Zhejiang, China
2 Zhejiang Agronomist College, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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International Journal of Horticulture, 2025, Vol. 15, No. 1   doi: 10.5376/ijh.2025.15.0001
Received: 02 Nov., 2024    Accepted: 30 Dec., 2024    Published: 15 Jan., 2025

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Zhu C.M., and Mao Y.L., 2025, Evaluation and introduction performance of five fresh-eating potato varieties in Changxing County, International Journal of Horticulture, 15(1): 1-7 (doi: 10.5376/ijh.2025.15.0001)

This study evaluated the field growth performance, yield, tuber characteristics, and culinary quality of five fresh-eating potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) varieties—‘Zheshu956’, ‘Mira’, ‘Zheshu974’, ‘Zheshu927’, and ‘Zheshu926’—in Changxing County. The results showed that ‘Zheshu956’ and ‘Mira’ exhibited vigorous growth, rapid emergence, strong disease resistance, and high yields exceeding 30 000 kg/hm², with excellent culinary qualities, making them suitable for fresh consumption and large-scale promotion. ‘Zheshu974’ had smaller but uniform tubers, slightly lower yield, but good market potential. ‘Zheshu927’ and ‘Zheshu926’ had weaker growth, lower yields, and poor adaptability, making them unsuitable for promotion. Based on a comprehensive analysis, ‘Zheshu956’ and ‘Mira’ are the preferred varieties for Changxing County, while ‘Zheshu974’ may be promoted as a specialty variety. In contrast, ‘Zheshu927’ and ‘Zheshu926’ have limited commercial value. This study provides a scientific basis for potato variety selection in Changxing County and offers a reference for the cultivation and promotion of fresh-eating potatoes in Zhejiang Province.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.); Changxing county; Variety introduction; Variety evaluation; Yield; Promotion