Redrobin is a second early red-skinned potato with medium yellow flesh and shallow eyes. It has good resistance to bruising, splitting, and dry rot (Fusarium coeruleum), and is resistant to potato cyst nematode Ro1, but susceptible to blackleg, potato virus Yo, and PCN Pa 2/3,1. The plants are short to medium in height, with red-violet flowers and pink-based light sprouts. Bred by Gerrol Jalving, with breeder rights lasting until 2040, Redrobin is listed under both Scottish and English seed stocks.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oval
- Skin Colour: Red
- Flesh Colour: Medium yellow
- Eye Depth: Very shallow to shallow
- Tuber Strengths: Good resistance to bruising and splitting, Strong resistance to dry rot (Fusarium coeruleum)
Resistance Ratings
(Scale: 1 = Low, 9 = High)
- Dry Rot (Fusarium coeruleum): High
- Potato Cyst Nematode (Ro1): Resistant
- Potato Cyst Nematode (Pa 2/3,1): Susceptible
- Blackleg (Pectobacterium atrosepticum): Susceptible
- Potato Virus Yo: Susceptible