Blue Belle
Tubers have some resistance to splitting. Trials have found good resistance to potato virus Yo. This variety has low resistance to dry rot (Fusarium sulphureum) and potato leafroll virus. Tests for resistance to potato cyst nematode demonstrated susceptibility to both Globodera rostochiensis Ro1 and Globodera pallida Pa 2/3, 1, blackleg, black dot and late blight on tubers.
Parentage
Sylvia x Cara
Breeder
Germicopa SAS
Breeder Agent
Germicopa UK
Breeder Rights (expiry)
2037
Characters
Tuber Characteristics | |
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Shape of tuber | Oval |
Colour of skin | Blue parti-coloured |
Colour of flesh | Medium yellow |
Depth of eyes | Shallow - medium |
Smoothness of skin | Smooth |
Botanical Description | |
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Colour of base of lightsprout | Blue |
Maturity | Maincrop |
Height of plants | Medium - tall |
Colour of flower | Blue violet |
Frequency of berries | Many |