King Edward

Late Cycle
Parentage: (Magnum Bonam x Beauty of Hebron)

A late variety producing moderate yields with a high number of tubers per plant. Good resistance to common scab, powdery scab, TRV, mild mosaic virus, and bruising. Moderately susceptible to drought, foliage blight, and Y virus. Suitable for pre-packing and fresh market. Possesses excellent culinary qualities in terms of flavor and frying color.

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Datos técnicos

Tuber Characteristics

  • Shape: Oval to Round Oval
  • Skin Color: Parti-colored
  • Flesh Color: Pale Cream
  • Eye depth: Shallow
  • Dormancy:
  • Dry matter: 21%
  • Storability: Excellent
  • Mechanical damage resistance: 6
  • Bruising resistance: 6
  • Yield: Moderate

Resistance to Diseases and Pests

  • Common scab: 7
  • Powdery scab: 7
  • Late blight on foliage: 3
  • Late blight on tuber: 4
  • Blackleg: 4
  • Wart disease:
  • PCN nematode Ro1: S
  • PCN nematode Pallida: S

Scale from 1 to 9 (9 most desirable). R: Resistant. S: Susceptible. I: Immune

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