RED RASCAL

RED RASCAL
Potato Variety Information
Variety Name: Red RascalRights Holder | Breeder: NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE FOR CROP & FOOD RESEARCH LIMITEDCountry of Origin: New Zealand New ZealandYear of of introduction: 1995Parentage: DESIREE
Variety Description

The Red Rascal potato variety is a red-skinned, white-fleshed cultivar known for its full flavor and versatility in cooking. It is particularly favored for its suitability in baking, roasting, and mashing.

Tuber Characteristics

  • Shape: Oval Skin: Very red
  • Flesh: White
  • Texture: Tending towards being floury
  • Maturity: 90–100 days (main crop)
  • Yield: High Storage: Good storability​

Agronomic Features

  • Growth Habit: Main crop potato
  • Flowering: Many flowers
  • Disease Resistance: Good resistance to disease

Resistances

  • Powdery Scab (Spongospora subterranea): High resistance
  • Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans): High resistance
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