Representatives of the Swiss potato sector and retail trade have endorsed the early potato concept for 2022. It is essential for planning supplies and for a smoother transition from selling potatoes from storage to fresh produce.
Each year, the transition from “old” potatoes to new crop production is a major challenge. To provide the market with young potatoes on time, early varieties are planted under shelters in a suitable area. At the same time, it is not planned to expand the area for planting potatoes in the spring in order to maintain market equilibrium.
For early planting in Switzerland, two varieties are used - Lady Crystal and Agatha. Colomba will join the list in 2022.
An important goal of the new national potato concept is planning the production of young potatoes, taking into account the needs of buyers. The marketing of potatoes and organic potatoes in Switzerland has already been transformed. Poorly stored early maturing varieties, for example, are planned to be sold in brown bags.