ALVERSTONE RUSSET
CRE 98- 200 X INNOVATOR
| High yield | |
| Good dry matter content | |
| Suitable for QSR | |
| Consistent low sugars | |
| Very crispy texture | |
| PCN resistance to Pa2 and Pa3 |
Potato Variety Catalogue
Since 1950 Alex McDonald Ltd have been growing high health seed potatoes across the Canterbury plains. Working in both local and overseas markets we produce quality seed potatoes for the French Fry, Fresh Market and Crisping sectors.
We currently produce 72 commercial varieties to meet our clients varying requirements. Supplied below is our catalogue of potato varieties - choose a potato type along the top and then click a variety to read more. Clicking on an image will provide a high resolution image.
All varieties
French fry
Fresh market
Crisping
ALVERSTONE RUSSET
ANNABELLE
ANNABELLE
Excellent tasting salad potato with attractive tuber shape and suitability for pre-packing into small cartoon and punnets for salad fresh market.
| PARENTAGE | Nicola & Monalisa |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC Netherlands |
| MATURITY | First Early |
| YIELD | Very good to high, uniform in grading |
| TUBERS | Medium sized, long oval, uniform in shape, yellow skin, dark yellow flesh. Shallow eyes. |
| EATING QUALITY | Excellent taste, firm in cooking, no after cooking blackening. Dry matter low. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Resistant to YN |
| OTHER DISEASES | Susceptible to leaf blight, moderately resistant to tuber blight, resistant to leaf roll, immune to wart disease. Fairly susceptible to common scab |
| PCN | Resistant to potato cyst nematodes |
| NOTES |
APACHE
APACHE
With warm red skin dotting with cream coloured patches, the eye catching variety is very sweet tasting with a buttery chestnut flavour.
| PARENTAGE | Stroma x S. phureja seedling |
| BREEDER | Zella J Doig |
| BREEDERS REP. | Caithness Potatoes Ltd Scotland |
| MATURITY | Early maincrop |
| YIELD | Wane production |
| TUBERS |
Short-oval shape eyes, medium–deep. Skin–red parti–coloured, medium yellow flesh colour. |
| EATING QUALITY |
Sweet tasting with a buttery chestnut flavour and has a slightly waxy texture. The contrasting skin colours stay bright if blanched first before roasting whole in their skins. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Low Resistant to PLRV Reasonably high resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderate resistance to late blight, common scab, and powdery scab |
| PCN | Low resistant |
| NOTES |
BUTE
BUTE
Bute has proven strengths in the white pre-pack market. It produces high yields of bold, uniform, bright tubers which are an ideal shape for prepacks. Bute is a reliable variety with good all round disease resistance. Several season of commercial production have proven Bute's ability to keep its bloom and cooking quality after long term storage.
| High Saleable Yield | |
| Bright attractive skin finish | |
| Excellent shape and size uniformity |
CAMMEO
CAMMEO
Cammeo is an early maincrop variety providing good yields of medium-size oval tubers, of excellent yellow skin, quality and flavour. Cammeo is ideally suited to European, North African and South American markets. Stands up to hot climates.
Expresses good resistance to PvYa and common scab and most important it's blight resistance, that makes it very suitable for organic growing.
| BREEDER | Caithness Potato Breeders UK |
| OWNER | Caledonia Potatoes UK |
| Early Fresh market maincrop, good yields, oval tubers, yellow skins, excellent flavour. Good resistance to PVY virus, common scab and blight. Suitable for Organic production. |
CAMPINA
CAMPINA
Early very high yielding salad variety with attractive tubers and smooth skin. Most suitable for pre-packing.
| PARENTAGE | N.A. |
| BREEDER | Solawa, Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solawa, Germany |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | Very High |
| TUBERS |
Yellow and smooth skin with yellow flesh Very Shallow eyes Oval shape |
| EATING QUALITY | Excellent taste with low to medium dry matter (18%). |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | High resistance to PVY and very high resistance to Y-NTN. High resistance to leaf roll |
| OTHER DISEASES | High resistance to tuber blight and medium – high resistance to leaf blight. Medium – high resistance to common and powdery scab. |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN RO 1, 4 |
| NOTES | Due to its rapid tuber development it is also suitable for organic production. |
CANBERRA
CANBERRA
Attractive dark red skinned, yellow fleshed table potato, with great taste, very suitable for the washed market.
| PARENTAGE | Latona x Red Scarlett |
| BREEDER | HZPC, Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC, Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Early maturity and tuberisation |
| YIELD | Good yield of medium to large tubers |
| TUBERS |
Oval shape Medium to large tubers Bright, dark red skin with yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY |
Great flavour, slightly mealy. Most suitable for washed – fresh market. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to PVY, resistant to Yntn. |
| OTHER DISEASES | Resistant to tube blight, common and powdery scab. Slightly susceptible to foliage blight. |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN RO1, RO4. Slightly susceptible to PCN RO 2/3 AND RO5 |
| NOTES |
CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE
Very tasty salad variety producing attractive pear shaped long tubers. Very suitable for pre-packing into small cartoons and punnets.
| PARENTAGE | Hansa x Danae |
| BREEDER | Unicopa et Ste Clause - France |
| BREEDERS REP. | |
| MATURITY | Second Early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS | Long oval shape, very regular, shallow eyes, yellow skin,Yellow flesh. |
| EATING QUALITY | Has a fresh flavour which tastes great eight hot or cold. Ideal for pre-packing and salad fresh market. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PVY (Potato virus Y) Moderately susceptible to PLRV (Potato leaf roll virus |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to late blight on foliage. Susceptible to powdery scab and common scab. |
| PCN | |
| NOTES |
CLIFFS KIDNEY
CLIFFS KIDNEY
Good solid texture when boiled but not suitable for frying or storing.
| PARENTAGE | Unknown |
| BREEDER | Unknown United Kingdom |
| BREEDERS REP. | |
| MATURITY | Second Early |
| YIELD | |
| TUBERS |
Skin colour yellow. Shape – Kidney shaped Oval tubers. Shallow eyes Flesh colour white |
| EATING QUALITY | Very good boiling potato but not suitable for frying or storing. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to virus severe Mosaic Y and Virus severe Mosaic X |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Resistance to common scab, Susceptible to tuber and foliage blight |
| PCN | Sussceptible to RO1, 2/3 |
| NOTES |
COLOMBA
COLOMBA
Attractive and tasty very early yellow skinned and yellow fleshed table potato. Very bright skin.
| PARENTAGE | Carrera x Agata |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Very early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Round oval/oval shape Yellow skin and yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Colombo can be distinguished from other varieties due to its exceptional taste and interesting texture, which provide a wide range of uses. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to PVY and resistant to Yntn |
| OTHER DISEASES | Very susceptible to foliage blight. Very susceptible to tuber blight. Slightly susceptible to common scab and powdery scab |
| PCN |
Resistant to potato cyst nematode RO1. Susceptible to potato cyst nematode RO 2/3 |
| NOTES | The aim is to promote Colombo to the younger generation as part of their daily diet and consumer preferences. With a unique taste and pleasing yellow colour, the variety is already in demand among European retailers. |
CROP 55
CROP 55
Fresh market washing Red. Attractive bright red.
| PARENTAGE | Laura x Crop 33 |
| BREEDER | NZ Plant & Food |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald (Merch) Ltd |
| MATURITY | Medium |
| YIELD | Consistently well |
| TUBERS |
Attractive oval-round to oval tubers with a bright red skin and very yellow skin and very yellow flesh occasional slight red ANTHOCYANIN colouring in flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Medium late season crisping line. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Still to report |
| OTHER DISEASES | Still to report |
| PCN | Still to report |
| NOTES |
DESIREE
DESIREE
Red smooth skinned yellow fleshed table potato suitable for pre-pack washed and brushed.
| PARENTAGE | Urgenta x Depesche |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald New Zealand |
| MATURITY | Medium early to medium late |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Long/oval red skinned tubers with pale yellow flesh. Shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | An excellent general purpose variety. Good fry quality and also hold together well on boiling. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Good resistance to Y. Moderate resistance to virus X. |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to common scab, Moderate resistance to late blight foliage Rather good resistance to late blight tubers |
| PCN |
Susceptible to potato cyst nematodes RO1, Susceptible to potato cyst nematodes Pallida |
| NOTES |
DOLCE VITA
DOLCE VITA
Medium late variety for both French fry processing and for the fresh table market. Excellent taste. Very suitable for washing market.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium late |
| YIELD | High yield, uniform sized tubers |
| TUBERS | Oval to long oval tubers with a rather uniform shape and good size. Skin and flesh colour is yellow, shallow eyes. |
| EATING QUALITY | Extremely suitable for French fry processing. Great flavour. Also fresh market washing potato. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to virus Y Good resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderate resistance to common scab and powdery scab. Very good resistance to tuber blight. Moderately good resistant to leaf blight |
| PCN | Susceptible to Potato Cyst Nematode |
| NOTES |
DRIVER
DRIVER
Attractive tubers to be a good brushed pre-pack during the November-January period. Excellent variety for export.
| PARENTAGE | 993.60 x V394 |
| BREEDER | NZ Plant and Food |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alec McDonald (Merch) Ltd |
| MATURITY | Early to second early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS | Generally round - oval in shape. |
| EATING QUALITY | Holds together well on boiling. Proven to be an excellent export variety. Very suitable for brushed pre-pack market. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to PVY virus |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Good resistance to powdery scab. Good resistance to common scab. |
| PCN | Susceptible to RO , PCN but moderate resistance to Pa PCN |
| NOTES |
EDISON
EDISON
Edison is a maincrop, high yielding french fries variety with cream skin and flesh colour. Even after long term storage it shows an excellent frying quality. Edison is suitable for French fries, home fries, table potatoes including bakers, roasted potatoes. It is of cooking type B. Edison produces big, very uniform oval to long-oval tubers and shows very good resistances to blackleg, late blight, Rhizoctonia, internal rust spot and bruising. It is tolerant towards PVY and PVYntn.
| BREEDER | Solana Germany |
| OWNER | Solana |
| Maincrop high yielding French Fry variety, oval to long oval tubers, cream flesh colour, long term storage, good resistances to blackleg, late blight, Rhizoctonia and virus tolerant. |
ENDEAVOUR
ENDEAVOUR
Excellent suitability for the production of quality potato crisps.
| PARENTAGE | Futura x YP88-129 |
| BREEDER | Den Hartigh Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | Den Hartigh Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Early to second early |
| YIELD | Medium early |
| TUBERS |
Round to oval shape, shallow eyes. Yellow skin and flesh. |
| EATING QUALITY | Endeavour achieves desired dry matter levels early in the season, making the variety suitable for crisp productions from greentop through to long term storage. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Very good resistance to virus Y |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Slightly susceptible to foliage blight Slightly susceptible to tuber blight Slightly susceptible to common scab. |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN, RO1, |
| NOTES |
FIGARO
FIGARO
Very high yielding crisp variety with suitability for the production of dehydrated potato products.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | Solana - Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solana - Germany |
| MATURITY | Medium early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Round oval shape Shallow to medium eye depth Russety yellow skin and light yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Medium early crisp line |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | High resistance to virus PVY and PVY ntn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Medium to high resistance to leaf blight High resistance to tuber blight Medium resistance to common scab |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN, RO1, and 3, Pallida 2 and 3 |
| NOTES |
FLAMENCO
FLAMENCO
Attractive smooth red skinned. Great flavour. Very suitable for washed pre-packs.
| PARENTAGE | Rosalie x ZPC 6394 |
| BREEDER | HZPC - Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC - Germany |
| MATURITY | Medium late |
| YIELD | Moderately High |
| TUBERS |
Oval/long oval shape Red skin colour White flesh colour |
| EATING QUALITY | Multi purpose, distinct taste. Very suitable for washed pre-packs |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
High to very high resistance to YN High resistance to PLRV. Very high resistance to PVX and high to very high to resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Slightly susceptible to tuber blight Slightly susceptible to foliage blight, Slightly susceptible to common scab and powdery scab |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN, RO1, Slightly susceptible to RCN RO 2/3 |
| NOTES |
FRANCISCA
FRANCISCA
Early high yielding attractive smooth yellow skinned yellow fleshed potato with excellent culinary qualities.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | Solana - Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solana - Germany |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | Very High |
| TUBERS |
Oval tuber shape, very smooth skin Yellow flesh and yellow skin Eye depth shallow – medium |
| EATING QUALITY |
Early season boiling and baking Potential for early season export Consistent colour and good taste |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
High resistance to virus PVY ntn Very high resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Medium resistance to common scab High resistance to tuber blight Low medium resistance to leaf blight |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN, RO1, RO4 |
| NOTES |
HEATHER
HEATHER
A distinctive purple/blue skinned variety with excellent flavour most suitable for home garden market.
| PARENTAGE | 143/2 x DXMP70 |
| BREEDER | Caithness Potatoes Ltd, Scotland |
| BREEDERS REP. | Caithness Potatoes Ltd, Scotland |
| MATURITY | Second early |
| YIELD | High at maturity |
| TUBERS |
Long oval shape. Purple/blue skin very smooth White flesh Eyes – Medium. |
| EATING QUALITY | Excellent flavour with medium low dry matter content. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to PLRV Partial resistance to PVY Good resistant to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Average resistance to tuber blight Low resistance to foliage blight and tuber blight |
| PCN | Resistant to Nematode RO1, |
| NOTES |
HERACLEA HER-01-61
HERACLEA HER-01-61
High yielding medium early crisping variety.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Long oval /Oval shape. Light yellow flesh Yellow skins |
| EATING QUALITY | Medium early season crisp line. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Resistance to PVYn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to foliage blight, resistant to tuber blig Susceptible to common scab Slightly susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN |
Susceptible RO1,slightly susceptible to PCN R02/3 Slightly susceptible to Pa2 |
| NOTES |
HERMES
HERMES
High yielding main season crisping line with very good storage quality.
| PARENTAGE | DDR5158 x SW163155 |
| BREEDER | |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonalds (Merch) Ltd |
| MATURITY | Moderately early to moderately late |
| YIELD | High, uniform in grading |
| TUBERS |
Very large, round to oval, uniform in shape. Yellow medium rough skins. Yellow flesh, Moderately deep eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | Medium season crisp line. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to PLRV Good resistant to Virus Y |
| OTHER DISEASES | Rather susceptible to leaf blight. Good resistance to tuber blight . Good resistance to common scab, Resistant to powdery scab. |
| PCN | Susceptible to PCN Ro and Pa |
| NOTES |
ILAM HARDY
ILAM HARDY
Versatile early maincrop potato suitable for boiling. Suitable for crisping early in season.
| PARENTAGE | Arran Pilot x Katahdin |
| BREEDER | R G Robinson, New Zealand |
| BREEDERS REP. | |
| MATURITY | Early main |
| YIELD | |
| TUBERS | |
| EATING QUALITY | Early season boiling potate. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PLRV Resistant to severe mosaic Y |
| OTHER DISEASES | |
| PCN | |
| NOTES |
INNOVATOR
INNOVATOR
Proven French fry variety. Very good dry matter content .
| PARENTAGE | Shepody x RZ 84-2580 |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium early |
| YIELD | High yield |
| TUBERS |
Oval - long oval tubers, very regular shape. Russet skin and creamy to light yellow flesh Shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | Good resistance to late blight in the foliage, and in the tubers. Moderately good resistance to common scab. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to PVY virus. Moderately good resistance to virus X |
| OTHER DISEASES | Good resistance to late blight in the foliage, and in the tubers. Moderately good resistance to common scab |
| PCN | Susceptible to PCN RO1, but resistant to Pa2 and Pa3 |
| NOTES |
IVORY RUSSET
IVORY RUSSET
Medium early French fry variety.
| PARENTAGE | RZ – 93 –7105 c Innovator |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium early |
| YIELD | Moderate |
| TUBERS |
Large long oval /long White flesh Brown russet skin |
| EATING QUALITY | Medium early French fry variety. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PVYn Resistant to Yntn - tubers |
| OTHER DISEASES | Resistant to common scab. Slightly susceptible to powdery scab. Slightly susceptible to foliage blight. Resistant to tuber blight. |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN RO1, 4/5 Slightly susceptible to RO2/3. Susceptible to Pa2 and Pa3 |
| NOTES |
JERSEY BENNE
JERSEY BENNE
Very good quality waxy textured salad potato.
| PARENTAGE | Unknown |
| BREEDER | R Fenn, Sulhampstead, Uk |
| BREEDERS REP. | |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | Low to Moderate |
| TUBERS |
Skin colour – yellow. Short oval shape Smooth skin, shallow eyes White flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Waxy textured early maturing salad potato. Very suitable for punnet small carton trades. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to severe mosaic Y Resistant to virus mosaic X |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to common scab. Susceptible to tuber blight Resistant to wart disease |
| PCN | Susceptible PCN |
| NOTES | Very good quality as an early eating potato, but deteriorates if left till matured. |
KINGSMAN
KINGSMAN
Kingsman is an early maincrop variety producing excellent yields of long-oval tubers with pale yellow flesh. Kingsman is well suited for pre-pack ware production producing tubers with an excellent bright skin finish with shallow eyes. Higher dry matter [typically 22%] than Estima giving good taste and eating qualities which are well received by the consumer.
Kingsman has consistently excelled in a number of pre-packers variety trial sites over a number of years as well as in overseas trials. Kingsman has out-yielded Spuntam Desiree and Hermes in trials in North-Africa and Spain. In UK trials, Kingsman has typically yielded 115% of Maris Piper with 35-45% :baker" content.
| BREEDER | Cygnet Potato Breeders Scotland |
| OWNER | Cygnet PB Ltd |
| Early maincrop variety, high yields, long oval pale yellow fleshed tubers, High dry matter, excellent multi purpose variety. |
LA VIE
LA VIE
VDZ 99- 276 X ANNABELLE (HZD 06-1354)
| Very good taste | |
| Firm cooking | |
| Good yield | |
| Good yield | |
| Very high tuber number | |
| Dark yellow flesh |
LADY ROSETTA
LADY ROSETTA
Late early crisping line.
| PARENTAGE | Cardinal x SVP (VTN2) 62.33.3 |
| BREEDER | Meijer Research Ltd |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd – sub agent |
| MATURITY | Late Early |
| YIELD | Moderate yield of uniform tubers |
| TUBERS |
Round shape. Red skin Light yellow flesh Rough skin with medium /shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | Crisping line. Igh dry matter with excellent fry colour. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to PLRV Moderate resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Good resistance to common scab Moderately susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN | |
| NOTES |
LANORMA
LANORMA
Early maincrop high yielding, tasty fresh market line most suitable for brushed pre-packs. Very good resistance to silver scurf.
| PARENTAGE | Bydand x Caesar |
| BREEDER | Den Hartigh – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | Den Hartigh – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Early maincrop |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Round to oval shape. Very shallow eyes Pale yellow skin. Pale yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY |
Very tasty potato – fairly firm texture. Fairly high dry matter content Free from discoloration |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Very good resistance to virus Yn Very good resistance to virus X Very good resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderately susceptible to foliage blight Moderately susceptible to tuber blight Slightly susceptible to common scab |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN RO1, |
| NOTES |
LEONARDO
LEONARDO
Very suitable for French fries, excellent processing after long term storage.
| PARENTAGE | TRA 89 –462 X Bolesta |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium/early |
| YIELD | Good |
| TUBERS |
Large oval tubers Dark yellow skin with dark yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Very suitable for processing into French Fries, processing quality is excellent even after long term storage. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | High resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES | Resistant to common scab. Slightly susceptible to powdery scab. Slightly susceptible to foliage blight. Resistant to tuber blight. |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN RO1, 2/3. Partial resistance to PCN Pa2 and Pa3 |
| NOTES |
LIBERTIE
LIBERTIE
Libertie has been selected for its strengths in the fresh market. It has a good response to heat stress and produces high yields of bright, attractive tubers content, combined with excellent shape uniformity. Outstanding resistance to both Common and Powdery scab helps to maintain its naturally attractive skin finish. Boil or bake Libertie has good cooking qualities.
| BREEDER | Caithness Potato Breeders, UK |
| OWNER | Global Crops Ltd, UK |
| Early maincrop Fresh market variety, bright uniform white tubers with excellent shape and flavour. Excellent resistance to scab. Good cooking qualities. |
LUDMILLA
LUDMILLA
Medium early with excellent characteristics for early French fry processing, but also very suitable for processing after storage.
| PARENTAGE | Diana x Innovator |
| BREEDER | Solana – Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solana – Germany, Den Hartigh Germany |
| MATURITY | Medium/early |
| YIELD | Medium high |
| TUBERS |
Long shaped tubers. Cream flesh Yellow skin Shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY |
Slightly mealy texture High dry matter content Shallow eyes |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Slightly susceptible to virus Y |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Very good resistance to common scab Very good resistant to tuber blight. Moderately susceptible to foliage blight |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN RO1 |
| NOTES |
MARILYN
MARILYN
Yellow waxy salad type potato with firm texture that have a wonderful flavour, a good choice for boiling, steaming or roasting. Developed especially for salads and gourmet markets.
| PARENTAGE | Nicola x Pomfine |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | High yield. High tuber number |
| TUBERS |
Oval/long oval shape Yellow skin, light yellow flesh Shallow eyes, Smooth clear bright skin |
| EATING QUALITY | Yellow waxy type potato that has a wonderful flavour, a good choice for boiling, steaming or roasting, of firm texture. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Moderately resistant to PVYn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Slightly susceptible to foliage blight. Moderate resistance to common scab and powdery scab powdery |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN RO1, 5 Susceptible to Pa2 and Pa3 |
| NOTES | Bright skin after long term storage |
MARIS ANCHOR
MARIS ANCHOR
Early seasons, very good boiling quality with waxy texture and mild flavour.
| PARENTAGE | Arran Pilot x 16/22 |
| BREEDER | Plant Breeding Institute, Cambridge, UK |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald (Merch) Ltd |
| MATURITY | Early, 20 days earlier than Ilam Hardy |
| YIELD | Moderate |
| TUBERS |
Yellow Skin. Short oval shape Smooth skin Shallow eyes, white flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Very good boiling quality with waxy texture and mild flavour. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PLRV Susceptible to PVY Susceptible to PVX |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to common scab Susceptible to tuber blight Susceptible to foliage blight |
| PCN | Golden cyst nematode - resistant |
| NOTES |
NADINE
NADINE
A second early with a high potential of round/oval smooth white skinned tubers of particularly attractive appearance. Excellent cooking quality and most suitable for washed pre-packs.
| PARENTAGE | Ex – Vernei X |
| BREEDER | Caithness P.B. Ltd |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald (Merch) Ltd |
| MATURITY | Second early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Round smooth skinned with shallow eyes, numerous uniform and medium size Cream flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | On steaming tubers are firm, most, cream fleshed and free from discolouration and of good flavour. Dry matter content is low. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Resistant to X and Y virus Susceptible to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderately resistant to blight Moderately resistant to common scab |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN RO1 Moderately resistant to G Pallida |
| NOTES |
NATASCHA
NATASCHA
Early high yielding prepack line with excellent taste. Smooth bright yellow skin and very deep yellow flesh.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | Solana – Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solana – Germany |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Oval shape. Deep yellow flesh Yellow skin with shallow eyes. Very smooth bright skin |
| EATING QUALITY |
Ideal washed yellow prepack. Low dry matter content with excellent taste Fairly firm cooking |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
High resistance to PVY High resistance to PVY ntn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Medium to high resistance to leaf blight Medium to high resistance to tuber blight Medium resistance to common scab |
| PCN | Resistant to RO1, RO4 |
| NOTES |
RED KING EDWARD
RED KING EDWARD
Parti-coloured red and yellow skinned firm moderately waxy, rich flavoured potato when boiled. Keeps well.
| PARENTAGE | Selected from King Edward |
| BREEDER | Unknown, United Kingdom 1916 |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | |
| TUBERS |
Parti coloured red and yellow skin Short oval shape Shallow eyes, white flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Firm, moderately waxy, rich flavoured potato when boiled |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
PLRV susceptible Virus severe mosaic Y – susceptible |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Common scab – moderately resistant Tuber blight – susceptible Foliage blight - susceptible |
| PCN | Golden Cyst nematode – susceptible |
| NOTES |
RED RASCAL
RED RASCAL
Maincrop fresh market, red pre-pack potato. Generally acknowledged as having very good eating quality.
| PARENTAGE | Desiree x Tekau |
| BREEDER | NZ Plant and Food |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Maincrop |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Oval to slightly flat in shape, always smoother than Desiree. Red skin. Very white flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Tasty and very good eating quality |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | High resistance to PVY and PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Very good resistance to powdery scab High resistance to late blight |
| PCN | No PCN resistance |
| NOTES |
ROCKET
ROCKET
Proven to be THE earlier of first early varieties. Its firm waxy texture and good flavour when dug green make it ideal for the first early produce market.
| PARENTAGE | F12/17 x D42/8 |
| BREEDER | PB1 Cambridge |
| BREEDERS REP. | Cygnet Potato Breeders Ltd Scotland |
| MATURITY | First early |
| YIELD | Medium |
| TUBERS |
Round tubers. White skin, white flesh, uniform size and shape |
| EATING QUALITY | Its firm waxy texture and good flavour combine to give the variety excellent cooking qualities early in the season. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Moderate resistance to PLRV Slightly susceptible to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to tuber blight. Susceptible to foliage blight Moderately susceptible to common scab Susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN RO1 Partial resistance to PCN Pallida |
| NOTES |
ROMANZE
ROMANZE
Late maturing deep red skin variety with dark yellow flesh that has a wonderful flavour. Ideal for washed pre-packs.
| PARENTAGE | Hansa x Seedling x Desiree |
| BREEDER | Norika – Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Norika – Germany |
| MATURITY | Late |
| YIELD | Very high |
| TUBERS | Attractive appearance with an intense red skin. Oval to long oval shape. Shallow eyes. Yellow to light yellow flesh. |
| EATING QUALITY | Outstanding flavour. Medium dry matter content. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
High resistance to PVY Medium resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
High resistance to common scab High resistance to powdery scab Medium to high resistance to late blight on foliage and tubers |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN RO1, RO4 |
| NOTES |
RUA
RUA
Late main crop high quality boiling potato with firm texture and pleasant flavour. Stores extremely well.
| PARENTAGE | Katahdin x Harford |
| BREEDER | Crop Research Division, DSIR, New Zealand |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Late main crop |
| YIELD | Medium to high |
| TUBERS |
Short-oval shape. Skin colour – yellow. Skin surface smooth Shallow eyes. Eye colour slightly pink. Flesh colour white |
| EATING QUALITY |
High quality boiling potato with firm texture and pleasant flavour. Suitable for French fries |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PVY Susceptible to PLRV Susceptible to mosaic X |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Resistant to tuber blight. Resistant to foliage blight Slightly susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN | Susceptible to Golden Cyst Nematode |
| NOTES |
RUSSET BURBANK
RUSSET BURBANK
Late maturing French fry and baking line. Excellent processing ability after long term storage.
| PARENTAGE | A mutant of BURBANK (seed ball from Early Rose) |
| BREEDER | Luther Burbank – USA |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Very late |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Long shape. Russeted and heavily netted skin smooth White flesh. Eyes – shallow and numerous |
| EATING QUALITY | Late maturing French fry and baking potato |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Highly susceptible to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES | Resistant to common scab |
| PCN | |
| NOTES |
SEBAGO
SEBAGO
Versatile potato lending itself to boiling, mashing, roasting, baking and frying with equal ease. Possesses excellent classic potato flavour with firm texture and pleasant flavour.
| PARENTAGE | Katahdin x Chippewa |
| BREEDER | Maine Agricultural Station – USA |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Early main crop |
| YIELD | Medium |
| TUBERS |
Very white skin. Shape – short oval Smooth skin with shallow eyes. Flesh colour – white |
| EATING QUALITY |
Good boiling potato quality. Makes acceptable French fries Excellent classic potato taste |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PLRV Susceptible to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to common scab, moderately resistant to tuber blight Susceptible to foliage blight |
| PCN | Susceptible to Golden Cyst Nematode |
| NOTES |
SIFRA
SIFRA
High yielding. Bright white smooth skin. Particularly suitable for washed pre-packs. Very good taste.
| PARENTAGE | Mondial x Robinta |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium late |
| YIELD | Very high |
| TUBERS |
Attractive bright white smooth skin Round oval shape, white flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Very good taste. Slightly firm texture after cooking |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to PVYn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to foliage blight Resistant to tuber blight Susceptible to common scab, susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN |
Resistant to RO1,4. Slightly susceptible to RO 2/3, 5 Pa2 Susceptible to Pa 3. |
| NOTES |
SWIFT
SWIFT
Extremely early first early of attractive appearance with smooth white skin. Ideal for early wash white pre-packs.
| PARENTAGE | 80 = 83 x Stroma |
| BREEDER | Caithness Potato Breeders Ltd, Scotland |
| BREEDERS REP. | Caithness Potato Breeders Ltd, Scotland |
| MATURITY | First early |
| YIELD | Achieves marketable yields extremely quickly |
| TUBERS |
Oval shaped tubers, Shallow eyes. Smooth white skin Cream to light yellow skin |
| EATING QUALITY | Excellent cooking quality and does not discolour for disintegrate on steaming. Waxy with low dry matter. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | High resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES | Good resistant to PVY |
| PCN | Partial resistance to PCN, Globadera, rostochiensis and pallida |
| NOTES |
TAURUS
TAURUS
High yielding main season crisping line. Suitable for long term storage.
| PARENTAGE | Panda c RZ –87 - 44 |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Main crop |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Round/Round oval shape. Bright yellow flesh Yellow skin |
| EATING QUALITY | Main season crisp line. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Highly resistant to PVYN |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderately resistant to foliage blight. Resistant to tuber blight. Slightly susceptible to common scab. Slightly susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN | Susceptible to Golden Cyst Nematode |
| NOTES |
TIFFANY
TIFFANY
Superb second early gourmet salad potato which produces an excellent crop of small long potatoes of excellent eating quality for the small carton/punnet trade.
| PARENTAGE | Sante x 35 – 84 |
| BREEDER | Caithness P.B. Ltd Scotland |
| BREEDERS REP. | Caithness P.B. Ltd Scotland |
| MATURITY | Second early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Long narrow shaped tubers. Smooth white skin Cream flesh. Shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | Very good tasting waxy textured salad potato. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Moderately susceptible to PVY Good resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Good resistant to tuber blight. Moderately susceptible to common scab |
| PCN | Susceptible to Golden Cyst Nematode |
| NOTES |
VAN ROSA
VAN ROSA
Deep red smooth skinned, yellow fleshed table potato, particularly suitable for washed pre-packs.
| PARENTAGE | Selection from Desiree |
| BREEDER | Selected by Alex McDonald Ltd |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Medium early to medium late |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Long/oval deep red skinned tubers with pale yellow flesh Shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | An excellent general purpose variety with great eye appeal due to its deep red skin colour. Good fry quality and also holds well together on frying. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to virus Y Moderate resistance to virus X |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to common scab. Moderate resistance to late blight foliage Rather good resistance to late blight tuber |
| PCN |
Susceptible to PCN, RO1 Susceptible to PCN Pallida |
| NOTES |
VERDI
VERDI
Medium high yielding crisping line with excellent long term storage quality.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | Solana - Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solana - Germany |
| MATURITY | Main Crop |
| YIELD | Medium - high |
| TUBERS |
Round oval shape Yellow skin White yellow flesh, eye depth – medium -deep |
| EATING QUALITY | Main season crisp line. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
High – medium resistance to virus PVY Medium resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Medium – high resistance scab. Medium – high resistance to tuber blight High resistance to foliage blight |
| PCN | Resistant to to PCN, RO1 4 |
| NOTES |
VICTORIA
VICTORIA
Medium early/late maturing variety with very good characteristics for French fries. Smooth bright yellow skin appearance makes it very suitable for washed pre-pack market.
| PARENTAGE | Agria x ROP J861 |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium early/medium late |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Oval shape Yellow skin Light yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Great flavour. Attractive appearance makes it most suitable as a fresh market washing potato. Very suitable for processing into French fries. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to PLRV Moderate resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderately susceptible to common scab. Moderately susceptible to late blight foliage Good resistance to late blight tuber |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN, RO1 Susceptible to pallida |
| NOTES |
VIVALDI
VIVALDI
Medium early season attractive and tasty yellow skinned and light yellow fleshed table potato particularly suitable for washed pre-pack market.
| PARENTAGE | TS 77 – 148 x Monalish |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Oval shape with shallow eyes Light yellow to yellow skin Yellow flesh. Uniform tuber size and shape |
| EATING QUALITY |
Fresh market washing potato Great flavour |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Resistance to PVYn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderately susceptible to powdery scab. Susceptible to foliage blight. Resistant to tuber blight. Susceptible to common scab |
| PCN |
Susceptible to RO1, 2/3, 4, 5 Susceptible to Pa3 |
| NOTES |
VIZELLE
VIZELLE
Consumer quality.
Primarily targeted at the salad/baby market Vizelle produces oval tubers with a light yellow flesh. Vizelle has a pleasant waxy texture with good taste and no break-down after boiling.
Agronomic features.
Vizelle produces exceptionally high tuber numbers with high yields of tubers in the 20 x 42 mm size band with little over-size. Resistant to Ro1.
ALVERSTONE RUSSET
ALVERSTONE RUSSET
CRE 98- 200 X INNOVATOR
| High yield | |
| Good dry matter content | |
| Suitable for QSR | |
| Consistent low sugars | |
| Very crispy texture | |
| PCN resistance to Pa2 and Pa3 |
DOLCE VITA
DOLCE VITA
Medium late variety for both French fry processing and for the fresh table market. Excellent taste. Very suitable for washing market.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium late |
| YIELD | High yield, uniform sized tubers |
| TUBERS | Oval to long oval tubers with a rather uniform shape and good size. Skin and flesh colour is yellow, shallow eyes. |
| EATING QUALITY | Extremely suitable for French fry processing. Great flavour. Also fresh market washing potato. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to virus Y Good resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderate resistance to common scab and powdery scab. Very good resistance to tuber blight. Moderately good resistant to leaf blight |
| PCN | Susceptible to Potato Cyst Nematode |
| NOTES |
EDISON
EDISON
Edison is a maincrop, high yielding french fries variety with cream skin and flesh colour. Even after long term storage it shows an excellent frying quality. Edison is suitable for French fries, home fries, table potatoes including bakers, roasted potatoes. It is of cooking type B. Edison produces big, very uniform oval to long-oval tubers and shows very good resistances to blackleg, late blight, Rhizoctonia, internal rust spot and bruising. It is tolerant towards PVY and PVYntn.
| BREEDER | Solana Germany |
| OWNER | Solana |
| Maincrop high yielding French Fry variety, oval to long oval tubers, cream flesh colour, long term storage, good resistances to blackleg, late blight, Rhizoctonia and virus tolerant. |
INNOVATOR
INNOVATOR
Proven French fry variety. Very good dry matter content .
| PARENTAGE | Shepody x RZ 84-2580 |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium early |
| YIELD | High yield |
| TUBERS |
Oval - long oval tubers, very regular shape. Russet skin and creamy to light yellow flesh Shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | Good resistance to late blight in the foliage, and in the tubers. Moderately good resistance to common scab. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to PVY virus. Moderately good resistance to virus X |
| OTHER DISEASES | Good resistance to late blight in the foliage, and in the tubers. Moderately good resistance to common scab |
| PCN | Susceptible to PCN RO1, but resistant to Pa2 and Pa3 |
| NOTES |
IVORY RUSSET
IVORY RUSSET
Medium early French fry variety.
| PARENTAGE | RZ – 93 –7105 c Innovator |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium early |
| YIELD | Moderate |
| TUBERS |
Large long oval /long White flesh Brown russet skin |
| EATING QUALITY | Medium early French fry variety. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PVYn Resistant to Yntn - tubers |
| OTHER DISEASES | Resistant to common scab. Slightly susceptible to powdery scab. Slightly susceptible to foliage blight. Resistant to tuber blight. |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN RO1, 4/5 Slightly susceptible to RO2/3. Susceptible to Pa2 and Pa3 |
| NOTES |
KINGSMAN
KINGSMAN
Kingsman is an early maincrop variety producing excellent yields of long-oval tubers with pale yellow flesh. Kingsman is well suited for pre-pack ware production producing tubers with an excellent bright skin finish with shallow eyes. Higher dry matter [typically 22%] than Estima giving good taste and eating qualities which are well received by the consumer.
Kingsman has consistently excelled in a number of pre-packers variety trial sites over a number of years as well as in overseas trials. Kingsman has out-yielded Spuntam Desiree and Hermes in trials in North-Africa and Spain. In UK trials, Kingsman has typically yielded 115% of Maris Piper with 35-45% :baker" content.
| BREEDER | Cygnet Potato Breeders Scotland |
| OWNER | Cygnet PB Ltd |
| Early maincrop variety, high yields, long oval pale yellow fleshed tubers, High dry matter, excellent multi purpose variety. |
LEONARDO
LEONARDO
Very suitable for French fries, excellent processing after long term storage.
| PARENTAGE | TRA 89 –462 X Bolesta |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium/early |
| YIELD | Good |
| TUBERS |
Large oval tubers Dark yellow skin with dark yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Very suitable for processing into French Fries, processing quality is excellent even after long term storage. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | High resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES | Resistant to common scab. Slightly susceptible to powdery scab. Slightly susceptible to foliage blight. Resistant to tuber blight. |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN RO1, 2/3. Partial resistance to PCN Pa2 and Pa3 |
| NOTES |
LUDMILLA
LUDMILLA
Medium early with excellent characteristics for early French fry processing, but also very suitable for processing after storage.
| PARENTAGE | Diana x Innovator |
| BREEDER | Solana – Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solana – Germany, Den Hartigh Germany |
| MATURITY | Medium/early |
| YIELD | Medium high |
| TUBERS |
Long shaped tubers. Cream flesh Yellow skin Shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY |
Slightly mealy texture High dry matter content Shallow eyes |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Slightly susceptible to virus Y |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Very good resistance to common scab Very good resistant to tuber blight. Moderately susceptible to foliage blight |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN RO1 |
| NOTES |
RUA
RUA
Late main crop high quality boiling potato with firm texture and pleasant flavour. Stores extremely well.
| PARENTAGE | Katahdin x Harford |
| BREEDER | Crop Research Division, DSIR, New Zealand |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Late main crop |
| YIELD | Medium to high |
| TUBERS |
Short-oval shape. Skin colour – yellow. Skin surface smooth Shallow eyes. Eye colour slightly pink. Flesh colour white |
| EATING QUALITY |
High quality boiling potato with firm texture and pleasant flavour. Suitable for French fries |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PVY Susceptible to PLRV Susceptible to mosaic X |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Resistant to tuber blight. Resistant to foliage blight Slightly susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN | Susceptible to Golden Cyst Nematode |
| NOTES |
RUSSET BURBANK
RUSSET BURBANK
Late maturing French fry and baking line. Excellent processing ability after long term storage.
| PARENTAGE | A mutant of BURBANK (seed ball from Early Rose) |
| BREEDER | Luther Burbank – USA |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Very late |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Long shape. Russeted and heavily netted skin smooth White flesh. Eyes – shallow and numerous |
| EATING QUALITY | Late maturing French fry and baking potato |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Highly susceptible to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES | Resistant to common scab |
| PCN | |
| NOTES |
VICTORIA
VICTORIA
Medium early/late maturing variety with very good characteristics for French fries. Smooth bright yellow skin appearance makes it very suitable for washed pre-pack market.
| PARENTAGE | Agria x ROP J861 |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium early/medium late |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Oval shape Yellow skin Light yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Great flavour. Attractive appearance makes it most suitable as a fresh market washing potato. Very suitable for processing into French fries. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to PLRV Moderate resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderately susceptible to common scab. Moderately susceptible to late blight foliage Good resistance to late blight tuber |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN, RO1 Susceptible to pallida |
| NOTES |
ANNABELLE
ANNABELLE
Excellent tasting salad potato with attractive tuber shape and suitability for pre-packing into small cartoon and punnets for salad fresh market.
| PARENTAGE | Nicola & Monalisa |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC Netherlands |
| MATURITY | First Early |
| YIELD | Very good to high, uniform in grading |
| TUBERS | Medium sized, long oval, uniform in shape, yellow skin, dark yellow flesh. Shallow eyes. |
| EATING QUALITY | Excellent taste, firm in cooking, no after cooking blackening. Dry matter low. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Resistant to YN |
| OTHER DISEASES | Susceptible to leaf blight, moderately resistant to tuber blight, resistant to leaf roll, immune to wart disease. Fairly susceptible to common scab |
| PCN | Resistant to potato cyst nematodes |
| NOTES |
APACHE
APACHE
With warm red skin dotting with cream coloured patches, the eye catching variety is very sweet tasting with a buttery chestnut flavour.
| PARENTAGE | Stroma x S. phureja seedling |
| BREEDER | Zella J Doig |
| BREEDERS REP. | Caithness Potatoes Ltd Scotland |
| MATURITY | Early maincrop |
| YIELD | Wane production |
| TUBERS |
Short-oval shape eyes, medium–deep. Skin–red parti–coloured, medium yellow flesh colour. |
| EATING QUALITY |
Sweet tasting with a buttery chestnut flavour and has a slightly waxy texture. The contrasting skin colours stay bright if blanched first before roasting whole in their skins. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Low Resistant to PLRV Reasonably high resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderate resistance to late blight, common scab, and powdery scab |
| PCN | Low resistant |
| NOTES |
BUTE
BUTE
Bute has proven strengths in the white pre-pack market. It produces high yields of bold, uniform, bright tubers which are an ideal shape for prepacks. Bute is a reliable variety with good all round disease resistance. Several season of commercial production have proven Bute's ability to keep its bloom and cooking quality after long term storage.
| High Saleable Yield | |
| Bright attractive skin finish | |
| Excellent shape and size uniformity |
CAMMEO
CAMMEO
Cammeo is an early maincrop variety providing good yields of medium-size oval tubers, of excellent yellow skin, quality and flavour. Cammeo is ideally suited to European, North African and South American markets. Stands up to hot climates.
Expresses good resistance to PvYa and common scab and most important it's blight resistance, that makes it very suitable for organic growing.
| BREEDER | Caithness Potato Breeders UK |
| OWNER | Caledonia Potatoes UK |
| Early Fresh market maincrop, good yields, oval tubers, yellow skins, excellent flavour. Good resistance to PVY virus, common scab and blight. Suitable for Organic production. |
CAMPINA
CAMPINA
Early very high yielding salad variety with attractive tubers and smooth skin. Most suitable for pre-packing.
| PARENTAGE | N.A. |
| BREEDER | Solawa, Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solawa, Germany |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | Very High |
| TUBERS |
Yellow and smooth skin with yellow flesh Very Shallow eyes Oval shape |
| EATING QUALITY | Excellent taste with low to medium dry matter (18%). |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | High resistance to PVY and very high resistance to Y-NTN. High resistance to leaf roll |
| OTHER DISEASES | High resistance to tuber blight and medium – high resistance to leaf blight. Medium – high resistance to common and powdery scab. |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN RO 1, 4 |
| NOTES | Due to its rapid tuber development it is also suitable for organic production. |
CANBERRA
CANBERRA
Attractive dark red skinned, yellow fleshed table potato, with great taste, very suitable for the washed market.
| PARENTAGE | Latona x Red Scarlett |
| BREEDER | HZPC, Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC, Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Early maturity and tuberisation |
| YIELD | Good yield of medium to large tubers |
| TUBERS |
Oval shape Medium to large tubers Bright, dark red skin with yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY |
Great flavour, slightly mealy. Most suitable for washed – fresh market. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to PVY, resistant to Yntn. |
| OTHER DISEASES | Resistant to tube blight, common and powdery scab. Slightly susceptible to foliage blight. |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN RO1, RO4. Slightly susceptible to PCN RO 2/3 AND RO5 |
| NOTES |
CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE
Very tasty salad variety producing attractive pear shaped long tubers. Very suitable for pre-packing into small cartoons and punnets.
| PARENTAGE | Hansa x Danae |
| BREEDER | Unicopa et Ste Clause - France |
| BREEDERS REP. | |
| MATURITY | Second Early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS | Long oval shape, very regular, shallow eyes, yellow skin,Yellow flesh. |
| EATING QUALITY | Has a fresh flavour which tastes great eight hot or cold. Ideal for pre-packing and salad fresh market. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PVY (Potato virus Y) Moderately susceptible to PLRV (Potato leaf roll virus |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to late blight on foliage. Susceptible to powdery scab and common scab. |
| PCN | |
| NOTES |
CLIFFS KIDNEY
CLIFFS KIDNEY
Good solid texture when boiled but not suitable for frying or storing.
| PARENTAGE | Unknown |
| BREEDER | Unknown United Kingdom |
| BREEDERS REP. | |
| MATURITY | Second Early |
| YIELD | |
| TUBERS |
Skin colour yellow. Shape – Kidney shaped Oval tubers. Shallow eyes Flesh colour white |
| EATING QUALITY | Very good boiling potato but not suitable for frying or storing. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to virus severe Mosaic Y and Virus severe Mosaic X |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Resistance to common scab, Susceptible to tuber and foliage blight |
| PCN | Sussceptible to RO1, 2/3 |
| NOTES |
COLOMBA
COLOMBA
Attractive and tasty very early yellow skinned and yellow fleshed table potato. Very bright skin.
| PARENTAGE | Carrera x Agata |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Very early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Round oval/oval shape Yellow skin and yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Colombo can be distinguished from other varieties due to its exceptional taste and interesting texture, which provide a wide range of uses. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to PVY and resistant to Yntn |
| OTHER DISEASES | Very susceptible to foliage blight. Very susceptible to tuber blight. Slightly susceptible to common scab and powdery scab |
| PCN |
Resistant to potato cyst nematode RO1. Susceptible to potato cyst nematode RO 2/3 |
| NOTES | The aim is to promote Colombo to the younger generation as part of their daily diet and consumer preferences. With a unique taste and pleasing yellow colour, the variety is already in demand among European retailers. |
CROP 55
CROP 55
Fresh market washing Red. Attractive bright red.
| PARENTAGE | Laura x Crop 33 |
| BREEDER | NZ Plant & Food |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald (Merch) Ltd |
| MATURITY | Medium |
| YIELD | Consistently well |
| TUBERS |
Attractive oval-round to oval tubers with a bright red skin and very yellow skin and very yellow flesh occasional slight red ANTHOCYANIN colouring in flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Medium late season crisping line. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Still to report |
| OTHER DISEASES | Still to report |
| PCN | Still to report |
| NOTES |
DESIREE
DESIREE
Red smooth skinned yellow fleshed table potato suitable for pre-pack washed and brushed.
| PARENTAGE | Urgenta x Depesche |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald New Zealand |
| MATURITY | Medium early to medium late |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Long/oval red skinned tubers with pale yellow flesh. Shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | An excellent general purpose variety. Good fry quality and also hold together well on boiling. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Good resistance to Y. Moderate resistance to virus X. |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to common scab, Moderate resistance to late blight foliage Rather good resistance to late blight tubers |
| PCN |
Susceptible to potato cyst nematodes RO1, Susceptible to potato cyst nematodes Pallida |
| NOTES |
DRIVER
DRIVER
Attractive tubers to be a good brushed pre-pack during the November-January period. Excellent variety for export.
| PARENTAGE | 993.60 x V394 |
| BREEDER | NZ Plant and Food |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alec McDonald (Merch) Ltd |
| MATURITY | Early to second early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS | Generally round - oval in shape. |
| EATING QUALITY | Holds together well on boiling. Proven to be an excellent export variety. Very suitable for brushed pre-pack market. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to PVY virus |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Good resistance to powdery scab. Good resistance to common scab. |
| PCN | Susceptible to RO , PCN but moderate resistance to Pa PCN |
| NOTES |
FLAMENCO
FLAMENCO
Attractive smooth red skinned. Great flavour. Very suitable for washed pre-packs.
| PARENTAGE | Rosalie x ZPC 6394 |
| BREEDER | HZPC - Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC - Germany |
| MATURITY | Medium late |
| YIELD | Moderately High |
| TUBERS |
Oval/long oval shape Red skin colour White flesh colour |
| EATING QUALITY | Multi purpose, distinct taste. Very suitable for washed pre-packs |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
High to very high resistance to YN High resistance to PLRV. Very high resistance to PVX and high to very high to resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Slightly susceptible to tuber blight Slightly susceptible to foliage blight, Slightly susceptible to common scab and powdery scab |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN, RO1, Slightly susceptible to RCN RO 2/3 |
| NOTES |
FRANCISCA
FRANCISCA
Early high yielding attractive smooth yellow skinned yellow fleshed potato with excellent culinary qualities.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | Solana - Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solana - Germany |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | Very High |
| TUBERS |
Oval tuber shape, very smooth skin Yellow flesh and yellow skin Eye depth shallow – medium |
| EATING QUALITY |
Early season boiling and baking Potential for early season export Consistent colour and good taste |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
High resistance to virus PVY ntn Very high resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Medium resistance to common scab High resistance to tuber blight Low medium resistance to leaf blight |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN, RO1, RO4 |
| NOTES |
HEATHER
HEATHER
A distinctive purple/blue skinned variety with excellent flavour most suitable for home garden market.
| PARENTAGE | 143/2 x DXMP70 |
| BREEDER | Caithness Potatoes Ltd, Scotland |
| BREEDERS REP. | Caithness Potatoes Ltd, Scotland |
| MATURITY | Second early |
| YIELD | High at maturity |
| TUBERS |
Long oval shape. Purple/blue skin very smooth White flesh Eyes – Medium. |
| EATING QUALITY | Excellent flavour with medium low dry matter content. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to PLRV Partial resistance to PVY Good resistant to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Average resistance to tuber blight Low resistance to foliage blight and tuber blight |
| PCN | Resistant to Nematode RO1, |
| NOTES |
ILAM HARDY
ILAM HARDY
Versatile early maincrop potato suitable for boiling. Suitable for crisping early in season.
| PARENTAGE | Arran Pilot x Katahdin |
| BREEDER | R G Robinson, New Zealand |
| BREEDERS REP. | |
| MATURITY | Early main |
| YIELD | |
| TUBERS | |
| EATING QUALITY | Early season boiling potate. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PLRV Resistant to severe mosaic Y |
| OTHER DISEASES | |
| PCN | |
| NOTES |
JERSEY BENNE
JERSEY BENNE
Very good quality waxy textured salad potato.
| PARENTAGE | Unknown |
| BREEDER | R Fenn, Sulhampstead, Uk |
| BREEDERS REP. | |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | Low to Moderate |
| TUBERS |
Skin colour – yellow. Short oval shape Smooth skin, shallow eyes White flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Waxy textured early maturing salad potato. Very suitable for punnet small carton trades. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to severe mosaic Y Resistant to virus mosaic X |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to common scab. Susceptible to tuber blight Resistant to wart disease |
| PCN | Susceptible PCN |
| NOTES | Very good quality as an early eating potato, but deteriorates if left till matured. |
KINGSMAN
KINGSMAN
Kingsman is an early maincrop variety producing excellent yields of long-oval tubers with pale yellow flesh. Kingsman is well suited for pre-pack ware production producing tubers with an excellent bright skin finish with shallow eyes. Higher dry matter [typically 22%] than Estima giving good taste and eating qualities which are well received by the consumer.
Kingsman has consistently excelled in a number of pre-packers variety trial sites over a number of years as well as in overseas trials. Kingsman has out-yielded Spuntam Desiree and Hermes in trials in North-Africa and Spain. In UK trials, Kingsman has typically yielded 115% of Maris Piper with 35-45% :baker" content.
| BREEDER | Cygnet Potato Breeders Scotland |
| OWNER | Cygnet PB Ltd |
| Early maincrop variety, high yields, long oval pale yellow fleshed tubers, High dry matter, excellent multi purpose variety. |
LA VIE
LA VIE
VDZ 99- 276 X ANNABELLE (HZD 06-1354)
| Very good taste | |
| Firm cooking | |
| Good yield | |
| Good yield | |
| Very high tuber number | |
| Dark yellow flesh |
LANORMA
LANORMA
Early maincrop high yielding, tasty fresh market line most suitable for brushed pre-packs. Very good resistance to silver scurf.
| PARENTAGE | Bydand x Caesar |
| BREEDER | Den Hartigh – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | Den Hartigh – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Early maincrop |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Round to oval shape. Very shallow eyes Pale yellow skin. Pale yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY |
Very tasty potato – fairly firm texture. Fairly high dry matter content Free from discoloration |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Very good resistance to virus Yn Very good resistance to virus X Very good resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderately susceptible to foliage blight Moderately susceptible to tuber blight Slightly susceptible to common scab |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN RO1, |
| NOTES |
LIBERTIE
LIBERTIE
Libertie has been selected for its strengths in the fresh market. It has a good response to heat stress and produces high yields of bright, attractive tubers content, combined with excellent shape uniformity. Outstanding resistance to both Common and Powdery scab helps to maintain its naturally attractive skin finish. Boil or bake Libertie has good cooking qualities.
| BREEDER | Caithness Potato Breeders, UK |
| OWNER | Global Crops Ltd, UK |
| Early maincrop Fresh market variety, bright uniform white tubers with excellent shape and flavour. Excellent resistance to scab. Good cooking qualities. |
MARILYN
MARILYN
Yellow waxy salad type potato with firm texture that have a wonderful flavour, a good choice for boiling, steaming or roasting. Developed especially for salads and gourmet markets.
| PARENTAGE | Nicola x Pomfine |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | High yield. High tuber number |
| TUBERS |
Oval/long oval shape Yellow skin, light yellow flesh Shallow eyes, Smooth clear bright skin |
| EATING QUALITY | Yellow waxy type potato that has a wonderful flavour, a good choice for boiling, steaming or roasting, of firm texture. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Moderately resistant to PVYn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Slightly susceptible to foliage blight. Moderate resistance to common scab and powdery scab powdery |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN RO1, 5 Susceptible to Pa2 and Pa3 |
| NOTES | Bright skin after long term storage |
MARIS ANCHOR
MARIS ANCHOR
Early seasons, very good boiling quality with waxy texture and mild flavour.
| PARENTAGE | Arran Pilot x 16/22 |
| BREEDER | Plant Breeding Institute, Cambridge, UK |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald (Merch) Ltd |
| MATURITY | Early, 20 days earlier than Ilam Hardy |
| YIELD | Moderate |
| TUBERS |
Yellow Skin. Short oval shape Smooth skin Shallow eyes, white flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Very good boiling quality with waxy texture and mild flavour. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PLRV Susceptible to PVY Susceptible to PVX |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to common scab Susceptible to tuber blight Susceptible to foliage blight |
| PCN | Golden cyst nematode - resistant |
| NOTES |
NADINE
NADINE
A second early with a high potential of round/oval smooth white skinned tubers of particularly attractive appearance. Excellent cooking quality and most suitable for washed pre-packs.
| PARENTAGE | Ex – Vernei X |
| BREEDER | Caithness P.B. Ltd |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald (Merch) Ltd |
| MATURITY | Second early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Round smooth skinned with shallow eyes, numerous uniform and medium size Cream flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | On steaming tubers are firm, most, cream fleshed and free from discolouration and of good flavour. Dry matter content is low. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Resistant to X and Y virus Susceptible to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderately resistant to blight Moderately resistant to common scab |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN RO1 Moderately resistant to G Pallida |
| NOTES |
NATASCHA
NATASCHA
Early high yielding prepack line with excellent taste. Smooth bright yellow skin and very deep yellow flesh.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | Solana – Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solana – Germany |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Oval shape. Deep yellow flesh Yellow skin with shallow eyes. Very smooth bright skin |
| EATING QUALITY |
Ideal washed yellow prepack. Low dry matter content with excellent taste Fairly firm cooking |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
High resistance to PVY High resistance to PVY ntn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Medium to high resistance to leaf blight Medium to high resistance to tuber blight Medium resistance to common scab |
| PCN | Resistant to RO1, RO4 |
| NOTES |
RED KING EDWARD
RED KING EDWARD
Parti-coloured red and yellow skinned firm moderately waxy, rich flavoured potato when boiled. Keeps well.
| PARENTAGE | Selected from King Edward |
| BREEDER | Unknown, United Kingdom 1916 |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Early |
| YIELD | |
| TUBERS |
Parti coloured red and yellow skin Short oval shape Shallow eyes, white flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Firm, moderately waxy, rich flavoured potato when boiled |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
PLRV susceptible Virus severe mosaic Y – susceptible |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Common scab – moderately resistant Tuber blight – susceptible Foliage blight - susceptible |
| PCN | Golden Cyst nematode – susceptible |
| NOTES |
RED RASCAL
RED RASCAL
Maincrop fresh market, red pre-pack potato. Generally acknowledged as having very good eating quality.
| PARENTAGE | Desiree x Tekau |
| BREEDER | NZ Plant and Food |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Maincrop |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Oval to slightly flat in shape, always smoother than Desiree. Red skin. Very white flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Tasty and very good eating quality |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | High resistance to PVY and PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Very good resistance to powdery scab High resistance to late blight |
| PCN | No PCN resistance |
| NOTES |
ROCKET
ROCKET
Proven to be THE earlier of first early varieties. Its firm waxy texture and good flavour when dug green make it ideal for the first early produce market.
| PARENTAGE | F12/17 x D42/8 |
| BREEDER | PB1 Cambridge |
| BREEDERS REP. | Cygnet Potato Breeders Ltd Scotland |
| MATURITY | First early |
| YIELD | Medium |
| TUBERS |
Round tubers. White skin, white flesh, uniform size and shape |
| EATING QUALITY | Its firm waxy texture and good flavour combine to give the variety excellent cooking qualities early in the season. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Moderate resistance to PLRV Slightly susceptible to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to tuber blight. Susceptible to foliage blight Moderately susceptible to common scab Susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN RO1 Partial resistance to PCN Pallida |
| NOTES |
ROMANZE
ROMANZE
Late maturing deep red skin variety with dark yellow flesh that has a wonderful flavour. Ideal for washed pre-packs.
| PARENTAGE | Hansa x Seedling x Desiree |
| BREEDER | Norika – Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Norika – Germany |
| MATURITY | Late |
| YIELD | Very high |
| TUBERS | Attractive appearance with an intense red skin. Oval to long oval shape. Shallow eyes. Yellow to light yellow flesh. |
| EATING QUALITY | Outstanding flavour. Medium dry matter content. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
High resistance to PVY Medium resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
High resistance to common scab High resistance to powdery scab Medium to high resistance to late blight on foliage and tubers |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN RO1, RO4 |
| NOTES |
RUA
RUA
Late main crop high quality boiling potato with firm texture and pleasant flavour. Stores extremely well.
| PARENTAGE | Katahdin x Harford |
| BREEDER | Crop Research Division, DSIR, New Zealand |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Late main crop |
| YIELD | Medium to high |
| TUBERS |
Short-oval shape. Skin colour – yellow. Skin surface smooth Shallow eyes. Eye colour slightly pink. Flesh colour white |
| EATING QUALITY |
High quality boiling potato with firm texture and pleasant flavour. Suitable for French fries |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PVY Susceptible to PLRV Susceptible to mosaic X |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Resistant to tuber blight. Resistant to foliage blight Slightly susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN | Susceptible to Golden Cyst Nematode |
| NOTES |
SEBAGO
SEBAGO
Versatile potato lending itself to boiling, mashing, roasting, baking and frying with equal ease. Possesses excellent classic potato flavour with firm texture and pleasant flavour.
| PARENTAGE | Katahdin x Chippewa |
| BREEDER | Maine Agricultural Station – USA |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Early main crop |
| YIELD | Medium |
| TUBERS |
Very white skin. Shape – short oval Smooth skin with shallow eyes. Flesh colour – white |
| EATING QUALITY |
Good boiling potato quality. Makes acceptable French fries Excellent classic potato taste |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PLRV Susceptible to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to common scab, moderately resistant to tuber blight Susceptible to foliage blight |
| PCN | Susceptible to Golden Cyst Nematode |
| NOTES |
SIFRA
SIFRA
High yielding. Bright white smooth skin. Particularly suitable for washed pre-packs. Very good taste.
| PARENTAGE | Mondial x Robinta |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium late |
| YIELD | Very high |
| TUBERS |
Attractive bright white smooth skin Round oval shape, white flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Very good taste. Slightly firm texture after cooking |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Susceptible to PVYn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to foliage blight Resistant to tuber blight Susceptible to common scab, susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN |
Resistant to RO1,4. Slightly susceptible to RO 2/3, 5 Pa2 Susceptible to Pa 3. |
| NOTES |
SWIFT
SWIFT
Extremely early first early of attractive appearance with smooth white skin. Ideal for early wash white pre-packs.
| PARENTAGE | 80 = 83 x Stroma |
| BREEDER | Caithness Potato Breeders Ltd, Scotland |
| BREEDERS REP. | Caithness Potato Breeders Ltd, Scotland |
| MATURITY | First early |
| YIELD | Achieves marketable yields extremely quickly |
| TUBERS |
Oval shaped tubers, Shallow eyes. Smooth white skin Cream to light yellow skin |
| EATING QUALITY | Excellent cooking quality and does not discolour for disintegrate on steaming. Waxy with low dry matter. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | High resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES | Good resistant to PVY |
| PCN | Partial resistance to PCN, Globadera, rostochiensis and pallida |
| NOTES |
TIFFANY
TIFFANY
Superb second early gourmet salad potato which produces an excellent crop of small long potatoes of excellent eating quality for the small carton/punnet trade.
| PARENTAGE | Sante x 35 – 84 |
| BREEDER | Caithness P.B. Ltd Scotland |
| BREEDERS REP. | Caithness P.B. Ltd Scotland |
| MATURITY | Second early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Long narrow shaped tubers. Smooth white skin Cream flesh. Shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | Very good tasting waxy textured salad potato. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Moderately susceptible to PVY Good resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Good resistant to tuber blight. Moderately susceptible to common scab |
| PCN | Susceptible to Golden Cyst Nematode |
| NOTES |
VAN ROSA
VAN ROSA
Deep red smooth skinned, yellow fleshed table potato, particularly suitable for washed pre-packs.
| PARENTAGE | Selection from Desiree |
| BREEDER | Selected by Alex McDonald Ltd |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd |
| MATURITY | Medium early to medium late |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Long/oval deep red skinned tubers with pale yellow flesh Shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | An excellent general purpose variety with great eye appeal due to its deep red skin colour. Good fry quality and also holds well together on frying. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to virus Y Moderate resistance to virus X |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to common scab. Moderate resistance to late blight foliage Rather good resistance to late blight tuber |
| PCN |
Susceptible to PCN, RO1 Susceptible to PCN Pallida |
| NOTES |
VICTORIA
VICTORIA
Medium early/late maturing variety with very good characteristics for French fries. Smooth bright yellow skin appearance makes it very suitable for washed pre-pack market.
| PARENTAGE | Agria x ROP J861 |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium early/medium late |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Oval shape Yellow skin Light yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Great flavour. Attractive appearance makes it most suitable as a fresh market washing potato. Very suitable for processing into French fries. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to PLRV Moderate resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderately susceptible to common scab. Moderately susceptible to late blight foliage Good resistance to late blight tuber |
| PCN |
Resistant to PCN, RO1 Susceptible to pallida |
| NOTES |
VIVALDI
VIVALDI
Medium early season attractive and tasty yellow skinned and light yellow fleshed table potato particularly suitable for washed pre-pack market.
| PARENTAGE | TS 77 – 148 x Monalish |
| BREEDER | HZPC Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Oval shape with shallow eyes Light yellow to yellow skin Yellow flesh. Uniform tuber size and shape |
| EATING QUALITY |
Fresh market washing potato Great flavour |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Resistance to PVYn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderately susceptible to powdery scab. Susceptible to foliage blight. Resistant to tuber blight. Susceptible to common scab |
| PCN |
Susceptible to RO1, 2/3, 4, 5 Susceptible to Pa3 |
| NOTES |
VIZELLE
VIZELLE
Consumer quality.
Primarily targeted at the salad/baby market Vizelle produces oval tubers with a light yellow flesh. Vizelle has a pleasant waxy texture with good taste and no break-down after boiling.
Agronomic features.
Vizelle produces exceptionally high tuber numbers with high yields of tubers in the 20 x 42 mm size band with little over-size. Resistant to Ro1.
ENDEAVOUR
ENDEAVOUR
Excellent suitability for the production of quality potato crisps.
| PARENTAGE | Futura x YP88-129 |
| BREEDER | Den Hartigh Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | Den Hartigh Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Early to second early |
| YIELD | Medium early |
| TUBERS |
Round to oval shape, shallow eyes. Yellow skin and flesh. |
| EATING QUALITY | Endeavour achieves desired dry matter levels early in the season, making the variety suitable for crisp productions from greentop through to long term storage. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Very good resistance to virus Y |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Slightly susceptible to foliage blight Slightly susceptible to tuber blight Slightly susceptible to common scab. |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN, RO1, |
| NOTES |
FIGARO
FIGARO
Very high yielding crisp variety with suitability for the production of dehydrated potato products.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | Solana - Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solana - Germany |
| MATURITY | Medium early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Round oval shape Shallow to medium eye depth Russety yellow skin and light yellow flesh |
| EATING QUALITY | Medium early crisp line |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | High resistance to virus PVY and PVY ntn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Medium to high resistance to leaf blight High resistance to tuber blight Medium resistance to common scab |
| PCN | Resistant to PCN, RO1, and 3, Pallida 2 and 3 |
| NOTES |
HERACLEA HER-01-61
HERACLEA HER-01-61
High yielding medium early crisping variety.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Medium early |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Long oval /Oval shape. Light yellow flesh Yellow skins |
| EATING QUALITY | Medium early season crisp line. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Resistance to PVYn |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Susceptible to foliage blight, resistant to tuber blig Susceptible to common scab Slightly susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN |
Susceptible RO1,slightly susceptible to PCN R02/3 Slightly susceptible to Pa2 |
| NOTES |
HERMES
HERMES
High yielding main season crisping line with very good storage quality.
| PARENTAGE | DDR5158 x SW163155 |
| BREEDER | |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonalds (Merch) Ltd |
| MATURITY | Moderately early to moderately late |
| YIELD | High, uniform in grading |
| TUBERS |
Very large, round to oval, uniform in shape. Yellow medium rough skins. Yellow flesh, Moderately deep eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | Medium season crisp line. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to PLRV Good resistant to Virus Y |
| OTHER DISEASES | Rather susceptible to leaf blight. Good resistance to tuber blight . Good resistance to common scab, Resistant to powdery scab. |
| PCN | Susceptible to PCN Ro and Pa |
| NOTES |
ILAM HARDY
ILAM HARDY
Versatile early maincrop potato suitable for boiling. Suitable for crisping early in season.
| PARENTAGE | Arran Pilot x Katahdin |
| BREEDER | R G Robinson, New Zealand |
| BREEDERS REP. | |
| MATURITY | Early main |
| YIELD | |
| TUBERS | |
| EATING QUALITY | Early season boiling potate. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Susceptible to PLRV Resistant to severe mosaic Y |
| OTHER DISEASES | |
| PCN | |
| NOTES |
LADY ROSETTA
LADY ROSETTA
Late early crisping line.
| PARENTAGE | Cardinal x SVP (VTN2) 62.33.3 |
| BREEDER | Meijer Research Ltd |
| BREEDERS REP. | Alex McDonald Ltd – sub agent |
| MATURITY | Late Early |
| YIELD | Moderate yield of uniform tubers |
| TUBERS |
Round shape. Red skin Light yellow flesh Rough skin with medium /shallow eyes |
| EATING QUALITY | Crisping line. Igh dry matter with excellent fry colour. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
Good resistance to PLRV Moderate resistance to PVY |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Good resistance to common scab Moderately susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN | |
| NOTES |
TAURUS
TAURUS
High yielding main season crisping line. Suitable for long term storage.
| PARENTAGE | Panda c RZ –87 - 44 |
| BREEDER | HZPC – Netherlands |
| BREEDERS REP. | HZPC – Netherlands |
| MATURITY | Main crop |
| YIELD | High |
| TUBERS |
Round/Round oval shape. Bright yellow flesh Yellow skin |
| EATING QUALITY | Main season crisp line. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES | Highly resistant to PVYN |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Moderately resistant to foliage blight. Resistant to tuber blight. Slightly susceptible to common scab. Slightly susceptible to powdery scab |
| PCN | Susceptible to Golden Cyst Nematode |
| NOTES |
VERDI
VERDI
Medium high yielding crisping line with excellent long term storage quality.
| PARENTAGE | |
| BREEDER | Solana - Germany |
| BREEDERS REP. | Solana - Germany |
| MATURITY | Main Crop |
| YIELD | Medium - high |
| TUBERS |
Round oval shape Yellow skin White yellow flesh, eye depth – medium -deep |
| EATING QUALITY | Main season crisp line. |
| VIRUS DISEAESES |
High – medium resistance to virus PVY Medium resistance to PLRV |
| OTHER DISEASES |
Medium – high resistance scab. Medium – high resistance to tuber blight High resistance to foliage blight |
| PCN | Resistant to to PCN, RO1 4 |
| NOTES |