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Alex Mcdonald
Alex McDonald

Osprey

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Consumer Quality

General ware, pre-pack and early season baker. Medium dry matter content.

Tuber Description

  • Skin colour - parti-coloured red/white
  • Shape - oval
  • Size - large
  • Skin surface - smooth
  • Eye depth - medium

Disease and Pest Resistance

  • Tuber Blight - susceptible
  • Common Scab - good resistance
  • Blackleg - good resistance
  • Potato Cyst Nematode - susceptible

General

Second early maturity. High yielding.