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MOZART
Potato Variety Information
Variety Name: MozartRights Holder | BreederHZPCCountry of Origin
NetherlandsYear of of introduction2003ParentageREDSTAR x CAESAR
NetherlandsYear of of introduction2003ParentageREDSTAR x CAESARVariety Description
Mozart is a tasty red skin potato with distinct eyes and yellow flesh. The delicious flavour and smooth texture make Mozart special, unlike traditional red potatoes that offer colour only. Eat it and you'll believe it!
Tubers
Mozart has very uniform, oval-shaped tubers with yellow eyes and an attractive sunrise red skin. Mozart has yellow flesh, a long dormancy and stores well. Allow enough time between top kill and harvest to promote a good skin set. Medium-late maturity, Mozart sizes up well and is suitable for the organic market.
Diseases
Resistant to PCN and Immune to Wart disease. A late blight programme should be in place whether the crop is being grown conventionally or organically. Good resistance to common scab.
Quality
No darkening following cooking, medium-high specific gravity. Mozart is noted for having excellent cooking quality and exceptional flavour. Mozart is a potato you must try!
Features
Plant and tuber
Tubers
Mozart has very uniform, oval-shaped tubers with yellow eyes and an attractive sunrise red skin. Mozart has yellow flesh, a long dormancy and stores well. Allow enough time between top kill and harvest to promote a good skin set. Medium-late maturity, Mozart sizes up well and is suitable for the organic market.
Diseases
Resistant to PCN and Immune to Wart disease. A late blight programme should be in place whether the crop is being grown conventionally or organically. Good resistance to common scab.
Quality
No darkening following cooking, medium-high specific gravity. Mozart is noted for having excellent cooking quality and exceptional flavour. Mozart is a potato you must try!
Features
- Uniform tuber size and shape
- Good bruising tolerance
- Good cooking quality
- Good common and powdery scab resistance
- Good storability
Plant and tuber
- Maturity: Medium late
- Tuber shape: Oval
- Flesh Colour: Yellow
- Tuber size: Large
- Skin colour: Red
Origin and Breeding History
Mozart is a tasty red skin potato with distinct eyes and yellow flesh. The delicious flavor and smooth texture make Mozart special, unlike traditional red potatoes that offer color only. Eat it and you'll believe it!
