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Leaf Flowers Plant
Sprout Sliced tuber Tuber

General

Botanical Features

Agricultural Features

Medium to high yielding variety with excellent virus resistance. Grows well in a wide range of climates. Moderately resistant to drought and bruising. Medium long dormancy. High specific gravity.

Reaction to Diseases

Immune: PVX, PVA, golden nematode (RO1).
Highly resistant: leaf roll.
Moderately resistant: dry rot.
Moderately susceptible: PVY, late blight, common scab, powdery scab.
Susceptible: potato wart.
Very susceptible: blackleg.

References: 1

Send your comments to cfia.potatosection-sectiondespommesdeterre.acia@inspection.gc.ca regarding potato variety descriptions.

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