Tubers have some resistance to splitting and excellent resistance to bruising. Trials have found good resistance to late blight on tubers, powdery scab, common scab, blackleg and Potato Virus Yo. This variety has low resistance to dry rot (Fusarium sulphureum). Tests for resistance to potato cyst nematode demonstrated resistance to Globodera rostochiensis Ro1 and susceptibility to Globodera pallida Pa 2/3, 1.
Parentage
Harmony x Pink Fir Apple hybrid (5RE96)
Breeder
Caithness Potato Breeders Ltd
Breeder Agent
Caithness Potatoes Ltd
Breeder Rights (expiry)
2038
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Characters
| Tuber Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Shape of tuber | Round |
| Colour of skin | Red parti-coloured |
| Colour of flesh | White |
| Depth of eyes | Shallow |
| Smoothness of skin | Smooth |
| Botanical Description | |
|---|---|
| Colour of base of lightsprout | Pink |
| Maturity | Second Early |
| Height of plants | Short |
| Colour of flower | Red violet |
| Frequency of berries | Absent |