AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES
SPK004
Other names: Kakamega
Accession Number: CIP441768
Country of Origin: Kenya
Breeding Status: Landrace
Year of release: 1995
Maturity: 3-Medium maturing (4.5 to 6 months)
Average yield from release document: 14.9 t/ha
Virus: 2-Medium resistance to SPVD
Alternaria: 2-Medium resistance to Alternaria
Weevil: 3-Susceptible to weevil
GROW CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type: 3-Spreading (151-250 cm) plant type
Flowering ability: Easy to flower
ROOT ATTRIBUTES
Predominant Flesh Color: Dark Orange
Secondary Flesh Color: Strongly pigmented with anthocyanins
Dry matter range: 3-High (29-35 %) dry matter content
Dry matter: 33.2 %
Beta-carotene content: 0 (mg/100g)
Sweetness: 2-Intermediate sugary taste
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