Ivory Russet
Ivory Russet is a second early variety for the french fry market. In trials it demonstrated resistance to dry rot (F. coeruleum), black dot, silver scurf, powdery scab and skin spot. The variety had susceptibility to dry rot (F. sulphureum), blackleg, tuber late blight, common scab, and bruising and splitting.
Parentage
RZ 93-7105 x Innovator
Breeder
HZPC Holland B.V.
Breeder Agent
HZPC UK Limited
Breeder Rights (expiry)
2046
Characters
Tuber Characteristics | |
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Shape of tuber | Long |
Depth of eyes | Shallow |
Colour of flesh | White |
Colour of skin | Russet |
Botanical Description | |
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Maturity | Second Early |
Colour of base of lightsprout | Pink |
Colour of flower | Red violet |
Height of plants | Medium - tall |