Table 2.
Descriptions of the five released sweet potato varieties.
| No. | Variety | Year of release | Altitude | Maturity days | Flesh colour | Yield (qt/ha) | Center of release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kulfo | 2005 | 1200–2200 | 150 | Orange | 270 | Hawassa |
| 2 | Tulla | 2005 | 1200–2200 | 150 | Orange | 285 | Hawassa |
| 3 | Awassa-83 | 1983 | 1200–2200 | 150–180 | White | 366 | Hawassa |
| 4 | Berkume | 2007 | 1650–2000 | 188–195 | White | 195 | Haramaya University |
| 5 | Beletech (192026-II) | 2004 | 1200–2200 | 150 | White | 184 | Hawassa |
Source: Crop variety registration bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture (1983–2017).