Significantly higher yielding and even sized tubers compared with Maris Peer. Firm/waxy texture with freedom from after cooking blackening. Grows well under polythene for early salad production. Susceptible to late blight on tubers and potato cyst nematode Globodera rostochiensis Ro1. Has good common scab, potato virus Yo and skin spot resistance.
Parentage
S62/47/1 x Dr McIntosh
Breeder Rights (expiry)
2012
Tuber Characteristics | |
Shape of tuber | Round |
Colour of skin | White |
Colour of flesh | White |
Depth of eyes | Shallow |
Smoothness of skin | Smooth |
Botanical Description | |
Colour of base of lightsprout | Violet |
Maturity | Second Early |
Height of plants | Short - medium |
Colour of flower | White |
Frequency of berries | Few |
Resistance to Damage, Pests and Diseases.
Results of National List or AHDB Potatoes Independent Variety Trials
Variety information last modified on 10th of December, 2019