Rua is a late main crop variety known for its firm texture, great flavor, and excellent storage, making it ideal for boiling and French fry use.
Rua – Key Points
- Parentage: Katahdin x Harford
- Breeder: Crop Research Division, DSIR, New Zealand
- Breeder’s Rep.: Alex McDonald Ltd
- Maturity: Late main crop
- Yield: Medium to high
Tuber Characteristics:
- Shape: Short-oval
- Skin: Yellow, smooth
- Eyes: Shallow, slightly pink in color
- Flesh: White
- Texture: Firm
- Flavor: Pleasant
- Use: High-quality boiling potato, also suitable for French fries
- Storage: Excellent storability
Disease Resistance:
- Virus Diseases: Susceptible to PVY, PLRV, and mosaic X
- Other Diseases: Resistant to tuber and foliage blight Slightly susceptible to powdery scab
- PCN (Potato Cyst Nematode): Susceptible to Golden Cyst Nematode
