AAC Red Viola is meant for the baby potato market for boiling and baking. It has deep red skin and bright white flesh and produces tubers that resemble radishes. This high-yielding variety produces tubers of uniform size. It’s medium maturing, with high scab resistance and it keeps its red skin colour even after cooking.
Morphological & Agronomic Traits
- Skin Color: Dark red, smooth, and attractive, Retains vibrant color after washing and storage
- Flesh Color: White
- Tuber Shape: Oval to round Shallow eyes, Smooth texture
- Maturity: Early maturing (around 90 days)
- Yield: Medium to high yield, good tuber uniformity
Disease Resistance
- Good resistance to: Common scab PVY (Potato virus Y)
- Moderate resistance to: Late blight (foliage and tuber) Blackleg
Special Traits
- Bright, uniform red skin ideal for the fresh market
- Good early market entry potential
- Excellent appearance and shelf appeal