Produces extremely early yield of firm, waxy texture tubers. Particularly suited to green top lifting and responds well under polythene. Yields best under long day length conditions of Northern Europe. Susceptible to late blight on tubers and powdery scab. Resistnace to Bruising and splitting Resistant to potato cyst nematode Globodera rostochiensis Ro1.
Parentage
F12/17 x D42/8
Breeder
Plant Breeding Institute
Breeder Agent
Cygnet PB Ltd
Breeder Rights (expiry)
2017
Characters
Tuber Characteristics | |
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Shape of tuber | Round |
Colour of skin | White |
Colour of flesh | White |
Depth of eyes | Shallow |
Smoothness of skin | Smooth |
Botanical Description | |
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Colour of base of lightsprout | Blue |
Maturity | First Early |
Height of plants | Short - medium |
Colour of flower | Blue violet |
Frequency of berries | Few |