Winston is a very early variety, giving good yields of bold white tubers within a very short growing season. It has good drought and heat tolerance, resistance to potato virus yo and bruising. When tested for resistance to potato cyst nematode, this variety showed susceptibility to Globodera pallida Pa2/3,1 and resistant to Globodera rostochiensis Ro1.
Parentage
Kismet x DXMP70 ( Desiree x Maris Piper)
Breeder
Caithness Potato Breeders Ltd
Breeder Agent
Caithness Potatoes Ltd
Breeder Rights (expiry)
2022
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Characters
| Tuber Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Shape of tuber | Short - oval |
| Colour of skin | White |
| Colour of flesh | Cream |
| Depth of eyes | Shallow |
| Smoothness of skin | Smooth |
| Botanical Description | |
|---|---|
| Colour of base of lightsprout | Pink |
| Maturity | First Early |
| Height of plants | Short - medium |
| Colour of flower | Red violet |
| Frequency of berries | Absent |