Features
- General purpose
- Uniform tuber size
- Good dormancy
- Good tolerance against bruising and damage
Plant and tuber
- Maturity: Early maincrop
- Tuber shape: Long oval
- Flesh Colour: Crème
- Tuber size: Quite large
- Skin colour: Yellow
- Flower colour: White
FALUKA
Potato Variety Information
Variety Name: FalukaRights Holder | Breeder: F.J. VOSCountry of Origin: 
NetherlandsYear of of introduction: 2006
NetherlandsYear of of introduction: 2006Variety Description
Early maincrop ware variety with good heat tolerance and a high yield.
Features
Plant and tuber
Features
Plant and tuber
Origin and Breeding History
The Faluka variety was bred for the South European and North African markets. Harvest security and high yields under all conditions are the main criteria determining the success of a variety in these important countries.
North African consumers prefer coarse, long potatoes, making the Faluka ideal for this market.
Faluka is a cross between the Armundo and Ariëlle varieties. These varieties are round to oval in shape and both have a good yield.
The Faluka variety has white flesh and smooth, clear skin, giving it an excellent presentation.
It was bred by Freek Vos, who has been a member grower of Agrico for over 30 years.
The name Faluka refers to one of the most important final destinations for this variety, being the name of a type of sailing boat used for transport along the Nile in ancient times.
However, the variety is not only destined for Egypt; it also goes to other Arab countries, with Libya being the most important so far.
North African consumers prefer coarse, long potatoes, making the Faluka ideal for this market.
Faluka is a cross between the Armundo and Ariëlle varieties. These varieties are round to oval in shape and both have a good yield.
The Faluka variety has white flesh and smooth, clear skin, giving it an excellent presentation.
It was bred by Freek Vos, who has been a member grower of Agrico for over 30 years.
The name Faluka refers to one of the most important final destinations for this variety, being the name of a type of sailing boat used for transport along the Nile in ancient times.
However, the variety is not only destined for Egypt; it also goes to other Arab countries, with Libya being the most important so far.
