Jersey Benne
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Consumer Quality
Very good quality as an early, but deteriorates if left till matured. Waxy texture. Not suitable for frying.
Tuber Description
- Skin colour - yellow.
- Shape - short oval: Thickness shape - oval.
- Skin surface - smooth.
- Depth of heel end - no hollow.
- Eye depth - shallow.
- Eye colour - as skin colour.
- Flesh colour - white.
Disease and Pest Resistance
- Leaf roll - moderately resistant.
- Virus Severe Mosaic Y - resistant.
- Virus Mosaic X - resistant.
- Common Scab - susceptible.
- Tuber Blight - susceptible.
- Wart - resistant.
General
Early bulking, ten days earlier than Ilam Hardy.