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Alex Mcdonald
Alex McDonald

Cabaret

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Consumer Quality

Suitable for the pre-pack, French fry and chipping markets. Dry matter 21%. Produces high yields of bright bold tubers. Long-term storability with stable fry colours. Excellent resistance to external and internal damage.

Tuber Description

  • Skin colour - white
  • Flesh colour - cream
  • Shape - long oval
  • Size - bold
  • Skin surface - smooth
  • Eye depth - shallow

Disease and Pest Resistance

  • Common Scab - moderately susceptible
  • Powdery Scab - moderately susceptible
  • Tuber Blight - moderately susceptible
  • Leaf Blight - moderately susceptible
  • Gangrene - high resistance
  • Black Dot - high resistance
  • Potato Cyst Nematode - high resistance to Ro1

General

Early maincrop maturity. Long dormancy.