Maxine is a variety giving high yields of bold, red skinned tubers. Flesh colour is very white with firm cooking properties. Good drought resistance. Susceptible to late blight on tubers and common scab. Tests show resistance to powdery scab, Blackleg and bruising. Resistant to potato cyst nematode Globodera rostochiensis Ro1.
Parentage
Antar x 93-2
Breeder
Caithness Potato Breeders Ltd
Breeder Agent
Caithness Potatoes Ltd
Breeder Rights (expiry)
2024
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Characters
| Tuber Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Shape of tuber | Short - oval |
| Colour of skin | Red |
| Colour of flesh | White |
| Depth of eyes | Very shallow - shallow |
| Smoothness of skin | Smooth |
| Botanical Description | |
|---|---|
| Colour of base of lightsprout | Pink |
| Maturity | Early Maincrop |
| Height of plants | Medium |
| Colour of flower | Red violet |
| Frequency of berries | Absent |