ISLAND SUNSHINE

ISLAND SUNSHINE

ISLAND SUNSHINE

Potato Variety Information

Variety Name: Island SunshineRights Holder | Breeder: E. & G. LOOCountry of Origin: Canada CanadaYear of of introduction: 1996Parentage: IRENE

Variety Description

Island Sunshine potatoes are small to medium in size and are round to oblong in shape. The light tan to brown skin has a rough texture with coarse brown spots and patches covering the surface.

There are also a few shallow to medium-set eyes found across the skin. The flesh is firm, dense, moist, and dark yellow to gold. When cooked, Island Sunshine potatoes have a sweet, mild flavor and a flaky texture.

Characteristics
 
  • Maturity: Late
  • Size of Plant: Medium
  • Color of Skin: Golden
  • Color of Flesh: Golden
  • Eating Quality: Excellent
  • Tuber Shape: Round
  • Size of Tubers: Medium
  • Tuber Set: Heavy
  • Yield: Medium
  • Dormancy: Medium
  • Color of Flower: Pink
  • Tuber Late Blight Tolerance: Very High
  • Scab Resistance: Moderate
  • Suggested In-Row Spacing:14″

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