AAC Madam Blue is an attractive round, blue skinned fresh market variety with cream flesh. It’s high yielding and has a good skin set with resistance to potato wart and golden nematode. Moderate disease resistance was also found for foliar late blight. The tuber is licensed to the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture where “late, dry, blue” varieties are traditionally grown.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Skin Color: Deep blue
- Flesh Color: Cream-colored
- Shape: Round to oval
- Size: Medium to large
Agronomic Traits:
- Yield: High
- Maturity: Late-maturing
- Storage: Good storability
- Skin Set: Strong, good retention