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Ros Farm supplies certified Irish potato seed tubers and hands-on agronomic support to help Zambian farmers — smallholder and commercial alike — grow a more profitable crop, season after season.

11seed varieties in stock
25kg / 10kgbag sizes available
Field-to-harvesttechnical support
What we do

More than seed in a sack

Every bag of seed comes with the know-how to make it count — from the first furrow to the final harvest.

Certified seed tubers

A wide range of Irish potato seed varieties, sourced and handled to give your crop a strong, healthy start.

Land, planting & irrigation guidance

Practical advice on land preparation, spacing, fertiliser programmes and watering schedules suited to your plot.

Pest & disease management

Early identification and treatment guidance for blight, nematodes and the other threats that cut into yields.

Farm consultations

On-the-ground and remote crop management advice, tailored to your soil, season and market goals.

Farmer training

Ongoing, practical training so your team builds real agronomic skill across every stage of production.

Available seed varieties

Eleven varieties, matched to your market

Every variety below is available as certified seed tubers in 25kg and 10kg bags. Get in touch to check current stock.

LOT 01

Donata

Smooth, pale-yellow, long-oval tubers bred for the fry market. High yielding, with excellent storability — keeps well for months after harvest.

SkinYellow
FleshYellow
Best forFries / processing
StorageVery long
LOT 02

Jelly

A tall, vigorous plant with strong foliage that thrives on less nitrogen than most varieties. Dual-purpose tubers suit both the table and the chip factory.

SkinYellow
FleshLight yellow
Best forTable & fries
Nitrogen needLow
LOT 03

Rhumba

A dependable regional performer with moderate tolerance to leaf-roll virus, known for steady, consistent yields across different seasons and soils.

TypeGeneral purpose
Best forTable / market
ReliabilityHigh
PopularityWidely grown
LOT 04

Sagitta

An early main-crop, all-purpose potato with good field tolerance to dry rot and several common tuber diseases. A solid general table variety.

MaturityEarly main-crop
Best forGeneral table use
Disease toleranceGood
MarketGeneral purpose
LOT 05

Sifra

Round, smooth, bright-white tubers with white flesh and a distinctly creamy flavour. The most widely planted table variety in the region — reliable and long-storing.

SkinWhite
FleshWhite
Best forTable / all-purpose
StorageGood
LOT 06

Mondial

Pale-yellow, oval tubers with a slightly waxier bite than Sifra. A Dutch-bred all-rounder and one of the best-known, most-produced table varieties around.

SkinPale yellow
FleshPale yellow
Best forTable potato
TextureWaxy
LOT 07

Violet

A distinctive reddish-purple-skinned tuber that stands out on any market stall. A firm, flavourful table potato for growers wanting to offer something different.

SkinReddish-purple
Best forTable / specialty market
TextureFirm
AppealDistinctive
LOT 08

Samukani

A farmer-favourite local selection, valued for its hardiness under Zambian growing conditions and steady performance on smallholder plots.

TypeLocal favourite
Best forSmallholder plots
HardinessHigh
YieldSteady
LOT 09

BP1

An easy-growing, widely adaptable variety with oval, smooth, pale-yellow tubers. A firm, good all-round cooking potato favoured for its versatility.

SkinPale yellow
Best forBoiling & roasting
AdaptabilityHigh
Nitrogen needLow
LOT 10

Holland

A classic Dutch-type table potato — smooth-skinned, uniform and reliable, grown widely for its consistent shape and good eating quality.

TypeDutch table type
Best forHousehold use
UniformityHigh
ReliabilityConsistent
LOT 11

Chuma

also known as Lady Rosetta

Easily recognised by its red skin and round, uniform tubers. High dry-matter content means it fries into golden, crisp chips and crisps.

SkinRed
FleshCream to yellow
Best forChips / crisps
Dry matterHigh
Seed prices

Simple pricing, by the bag

Prices below are per bag of certified seed tubers. Message us on WhatsApp for current variety availability.

25 kg bag
K800
per bag
10 kg bag
K300
per bag

Bulk orders, delivery and variety-specific quotes — just ask on WhatsApp.

Ready to plant a better season?

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