Caledonian Phoenix is an early maincrop. It has good potential for prepack and table markets both in the UK and overseas. Attractive short oval tubers, very high yields of bright uniform tubers. Light yellow flesh. Resistant to G.rostochiensis.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oval to long-oval
- Skin Texture: Smooth
- Skin Color: Light brown to yellow
- Flesh Color: Creamy white to light yellow
- Texture: Firm, slightly waxy texture
- Size: Medium to large-sized tubers, uniform in size
- Eyes: Shallow eyes, making peeling easier
Resistances
- Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans): Moderate resistance, making it less prone to this common disease.
- Common Scab (Streptomyces scabies): Good resistance, reducing the occurrence of scab lesions.
- Virus Resistance: Shows resistance to some potato viruses, which helps maintain plant health and yield.
- Nematodes: Some resistance to potato cyst nematodes, which helps protect roots and maintain yield.
