Ellie is a high-yielding early table potato from the Netherlands, known for its attractive yellow skin and shallow eyes. With waxy yellow flesh, it is ideal for boiling and salads. Ellie combines good looks with practical benefits like moderate disease resistance and PCN Ro1 resistance, making it a strong option for fresh market growers aiming for early harvests.
Morphological Characteristics
- Tuber shape: Oval
- Skin color: Yellow
- Flesh color: Yellow
- Eye depth: Very shallow
- Skin texture: Smooth
- Flower color: White
Agronomic Characteristics
- Maturity: Early
- Yield potential: High
- Plant habit: Erect
- Dormancy: Medium
- Market use: Fresh consumption (table variety)
- Texture: Waxy
- Best uses: Boiling, salads
- Dry matter content: Low to medium
Disease and Pest Resistance
- Late blight (foliage): Moderate resistance
- Tuber blight: Moderate
- Common scab: Moderate
- PVY (Potato virus Y): Moderate
- PCN (Ro1): Resistant
- PCN (Pa2/3): Susceptible