Our Produce
What's a seed potato?
Potato seeds become certified when they have been inspected for purity and freedom from disease by the government body appointed to regulate agricultural produce.
To be certified, seed potatoes must be grown on a government approved land.
Each seed crop is inspected to confirm the identity of the variety, to ensure that it meets the minimum level of varietal purity and that it meets certain plant health and pest infection standards.
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Potato Varieties
Shangi
This potato variety was released in 2015 by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization ( KALRO). It’s oval shaped with a smooth cream skin, medium to deep eyes and white flesh. It flowers profusely with pink flowers and light green broad leaves and takes 2-3 months to maturity.
Its benefits are early maturity, short dormancy, fast cooking and versatile use i.e. can be used for domestic consumption and processing into chips and crisps.
Dutch Robijn
This potato variety was released in the 1960s by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). It is round shaped, has a rough red skin and pale yellow flesh. It is recommended for growing in areas of between 1800 and 2600 altitude and takes between 3-4 months to maturity. The plant matures as a medium plant with a strong upright stem and is moderately resistant to disease.
