MARFONA

MARFONA
Potato Variety Information
Variety Name: MarfonaRights Holder | Breeder: J.P.G. KONSTCountry of Origin: Netherlands NetherlandsYear of of introduction: 1975Parentage: PRIMURA
Variety Description
Marfona is a fresh table variety with a yellow skin and light yellow flesh.Tuber numbers are low and grading is regular. The tubers are big, oval round, of regular shape with shallow eyes.

Dry matter content is moderate and cooking quality is firm. Cultivation can take place on most soil types, however Marfona is rather susceptible to Common Scab. The shape and size of tubers means Marfona is excellent for use as a baker.
 
  • Market outlet: table, baking & organic
  • Maturity: early maincrop
  • Storage: good dormancy
Companies Offering this Variety
Agrico UK Ltd ( )
AR TARIM Tohumculuk San. ve Tic. AŞ ( )
Binst Breeding and Selection NV ( )
Cooperativa Santa Isabel ( )
E. Park & Sons ( )
Eurobatata Comercio Produtos Alimentares Lda. ( )
Home Farm (Nacton) Ltd ( )
Isle of Ely Produce Ltd. ()
J&P Fresca (Cyprus) Produce Ltd ( )
James Foskett Farms ( )
: table potatoes
: seed potatoes
News for this Potato Variety
Tyson – Delivering a Heavyweight Punch for Potato Growers
January 07, 2019
Tyson – Delivering a Heavyweight Punch for Potato Growers in the UK
Greenvale Seed, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of seed potatoes has announced it’s intention to exclusively supply UK growers with a new variety of potato.
United Kingdom

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