Argos is a variety well adapted to production in hot climates, where it produces very high yields of long oval white tubers, usually out yielding the variety Spunta.
Parentage
143-27 (ex Solanum vernei) x Cara
Breeder
Caithness Potato Breeders Ltd
Breeder Agent
Caithness Potatoes Ltd
Breeder Rights (expiry)
2024
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Characters
| Tuber Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Shape of tuber | Oval - long |
| Colour of skin | Cream |
| Colour of flesh | Cream |
| Depth of eyes | Shallow |
| Smoothness of skin | Smooth |
| Botanical Description | |
|---|---|
| Colour of base of lightsprout | Blue |
| Maturity | Early Maincrop |
| Height of plants | Medium |
| Colour of flower | Blue violet |
| Frequency of berries | Few |