Excalibur
Tubers have good resistance to bruising and splitting. Trials have found good resistance to late blight on tubers, powdery scab and blackleg. Tests for resistance to potato cyst nematode demonstrated resistance to Globodera rostochiensis Ro1 and susceptibility to Globodera pallida Pa 2/3, 1. Susceptible to skin spot.
Parentage
Saxon x Valor
Breeder
Cygnet PB Ltd
Breeder Agent
Cygnet PB Ltd
Breeder Rights (expiry)
2038
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Characters
| Tuber Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Shape of tuber | Oval |
| Colour of skin | White |
| Colour of flesh | Cream |
| Depth of eyes | Shallow |
| Botanical Description | |
|---|---|
| Colour of base of lightsprout | Pink |
| Maturity | Maincrop |
| Height of plants | Short - medium |
| Colour of flower | White |