RED CARA

RED CARA
Potato Variety Information
Variety Name: Red CaraRights Holder | Breeder: AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE OAK PARK, CARLOWCountry of Origin: Ireland IrelandYear of of introduction: 1981
Variety Description

The 'Red Cara' potato is a maincrop variety known for its high yields and robust disease resistance. Red Cara' is favored for its excellent cooking and eating quality, making it a versatile choice for both growers and consumers.

  • High yields of short oval tubers with very low wastage
  • Excellent drought & Common Scab tolerance
  • Good general disease resistance
  • Very good domestic cooking and eating quality.  

Tuber Characteristics

  • Shape: Round to oval
  • Skin Color: Red
  • Flesh Color: Cream
  • Size: Medium to large  

Disease Resistance

  • Late Blight (Foliage and Tubers): High resistance
  • Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera rostochiensis Ro1): Resistant
  • Common Scab: Moderate resistance
  • Powdery Scab: Susceptible  
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