General remarks

Safari is a variety for the fresh market with big tubers and a very high yield. Also suitable for the use as "Baker". The best results are coming from the countries around the Mediterranean Sea, but will also have a future in Cuba and the United Kingdom. The shape of the tubers is oval to round oval. The colour of the skin is during growing season somewhat brown. When Safari is mature, this will disappear, resulting in a nice yellow skin colour. The dry matter content is average to low (19,1%). The cooking type of Safari is B with no discoloration after cooking. The taste of Safari is excellent.

Maturity

Late.

Seed treatment

Safari has a slow and irregular emergence. It is advisable to use pre-sprouted seeds.

Cultivation

This variety is somewhat sensitive to common scab. Therefore it is important to avoid dry soils with a high organic matter. It is also advisable to keep the ridges moist for a few weeks during tuberisation. Safari has a rather small leaf development and the crop will be somewhat open during growing season. Safari is a little bit sensitive to Sencor. When using this herbicide, a slight yellowing of the leaf may occur.

Fertilisation

Safari does not require a lot of N. fertiliser. A split application is recommended.

Harvest

The large tubers of Safari are rather sensitive to internal bruising. It is recommended to harvest with care.

Storage

Safari has a long dormancy period en can be well stored for a long period.

Resistance to diseases

Safari is resistant to Potato Cyst Nematodes (Ro1, 4) and to wart disease, race 1. Moderately susceptible to leaf blight and hardly susceptible to tuber blight. It seems to be that Safari is somewhat sensitive for PVY.