【Objective】New potato varieties suitable for winter planting in Guangxi climate were selected from nationwide introduced cultivars to screen suitable varieties for planting in Guangxi and promote sustainable development of potato crop in Guangxi. 【Method】Comparative field experiment was carried out using ten potato varieties, introduced domestically in 2010, and their phenophase, agronomic traits, economic traits and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses were investigated. 【Result】The varieties, viz., Zhongshu 7, Zhongshu 8, Zhongshu 13 and Xuanshu 2 showed good comprehensive traits with high commodity rate of potato, high starch content and high yield. And their yield was recorded as 38821.5, 37953.0, 34986.0 and 33262.5 kg/ha, respectively, which increased by 40.6, 37.4, 26.4 and 20.4% over control. The other varieties with average performance may be further tested under field conditions. 【Conclusion】The varieties, viz., Zhongshu 7, Zhongshu 8, Zhongshu 13 and Xuanshu 2 which performed better in appearance, quality, yield, resistance and growth were appropriate for winter planting and may be extended for demonstration and commercial production in Guangxi.
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