By the end of this year, the new varieties Sapphire and Lekar should be included in the state register of Belarus. New products have tubers with pink and lilac flesh. Puree from them will be not only tasty and beautiful, but also useful due to the high amount of antioxidants contained.
“In varieties with pigmented pulp - more than 2000 units, and in ordinary potatoes - 500-800 maximum,” said Yulia Gunko, head of the department of the Scientific and Practical Center for Potato and Fruit Growing.