Leyla is a highly regarded table potato variety known for its deep yellow flesh, appealing appearance, and exceptional taste that lasts through spring. Its strong dormancy and good storage qualities make it a popular choice among consumers.
- deep yellow flesh color
- Attractive appearance
- exceptionally good taste until spring
- great consumer popularity
Key Characteristics:
- Flesh Color: Deep yellow
- Tuber Shape: Oval
- Skin: Yellow, smooth to netted
- Eye Depth: Shallow
- Cooking Type: Mainly firm (Type B)
- Yield: Good, with balanced grading
- Dormancy: Very dormant; suitable for storage until spring
- Flavour: Exceptional taste, maintained through spring
Resistance Profile:
- Nematodes: Resistant to Ro1
- Potato Wart Disease: Resistant to races 1, 2 (a), and 6 (a)
- Common Scab: Medium to high sensitivity
- Iron Spotting: Low sensitivity
- Black Spot Bruising: Low sensitivity
- Mechanical Damage: Medium sensitivity
