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Alex McDonald

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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Consumer Quality

Very suitable for processing into crisps and dried products. No discolouration after cooking. Somewhat susceptible to internal bruising and mechanical damage. High dry matter content.

Tuber Description

  • Shape - round
  • Skin colour - red
  • Flesh colour - light yellow
  • Eyes - medium deep
  • Size - uniform

Disease and Pest Resistance

  • Potato cyst nematodes - resistant
  • Wart disease - immune
  • Leaf blight - moderate susceptibility
  • Tuber blight - slight susceptibility
  • Common scab - slight susceptibility
  • Viruses - fairly resistant

General

Good initial development leading to a medium high plant with good cover. Rather good dormancy. Good yield.