Verdi
VERDI is a main crop processing variety. It can be used for the production of crisps, starch and dehydrated potatoes. The quality of the crisps is excellent even after long term storage at 4°C. High tolerance to leaf blight and black leg. Resistant against PCN Ro 1, 4 and potato wart disease race 1.
Plant
|
| Maturity |
Medium early |
| Plant type |
Intermediate |
| Growth habit |
Semi-upright |
| Color of flower |
Red-violet |
| Foliage development |
Rapid, Medium |
| Number of tubers |
Medium, High |
| Dormancy |
Very high |
Tuber characteristics
|
| Tuber shape |
Round oval |
| Flesh color |
Cream |
| Eye depth |
Medium, Deep |
| Skin color |
Yellow |
| Skin characteristic |
Netted |
Resistances
|
| Nematodes |
Ro 1, Ro 4 |
| Potato wart disease |
Race 1 * |
| Leaf blight |
High |
| Tuber blight |
Medium, High |
| Black leg |
High |
| Common scab |
Medium, High |
| Internal rust spot |
Medium, High |
| Damages |
Low, Medium |
| Bruising |
Low, Medium |
| PVY |
Medium, High |
| PLRV |
Medium |
Yield and Quality
|
| Market outlet |
Chips, 4° C storage suitability, Starch |
| Yield |
Medium |
| Share oversize |
Low, Medium |
| Share undersize |
Low |
| Discoloration raw |
Very low, Low |
| Dry matter content |
High |
| Chips quality after harvest |
Very good |
| Chips quality after longterm storage |
Very good |
| Chips quality after longterm storage at 4°C |
Good, Very good |
* was found to be resistant in one EU country
