PETRA

PETRA
Variety Name: PetraRights Holder | Breeder: J. BERDINGCountry of Origin: Germany GermanyYear of of introduction: 1958

Petra is an early ware variety with very good taste yellow flesh, good calibration and very high marketable yield. The tubers are large with long oval Shape. They have very shallow eyes with yellow flesh and smooth skin. Petra potatoes contain a low amount of starch - 12-13%. The tuber does not change color during processing. The purpose of the variety is table. Petra is suitable for a long term storage.


Resistances​​​​​
 

  • Wart disease: 
  • PCN: Ro 1
  • Y-Virus (PVY): very good 
  • potato leaf roll virus (PLRV): good 
  • early blight: very good 
  • late blight: good 
  • common scab: very good

News for this Potato Variety