The Red King Edward potato is a notable variant of the traditional King Edward variety, distinguished by its red skin and floury texture. the Red King Edward potato offers a unique twist on a classic variety, with its striking red skin and enhanced floury texture, making it a favorite for specific culinary uses.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Skin Color: Red, occasionally with white patches.
- Flesh Color: White to off-white.
- Shape: Oval to long.
- Eye Depth: Shallow to medium.
- Skin Texture: Smooth.
- Size: Medium-sized tubers with uniform shape.
- Yield Potential: Medium to high.
- Dormancy Period: Medium.
Resistance to Diseases and Pests:
- Late Blight (Foliage and Tubers): Very low resistance.
- Wart Disease (Synchytrium endobioticum): Susceptible.
- Common Scab (Streptomyces scabies): High resistance.
- Blackleg (Erwinia spp.): Medium resistance.
- Potato Virus X: High to very high resistance.
- Potato Virus Y: Low resistance.
- Potato Leaf Roll Virus: Very high resistance.
- Globodera rostochiensis (Potato Cyst Nematode) Race 1: Low resistance.