RED SUN

RED SUN

RED SUN
Variety Name: Red SunRights Holder | Breeder: SCHATCountry of Origin: Netherlands NetherlandsYear of of introduction: 2011Parentage: INOVA
Red Sun is a Middle maturing red skinned variety with good consumption quality and a large growing area. It is resistant against PCN AFG, wart disease 1 and quite strong against heat and drought.
 
  • High yield and regular grading
  • Strong against internal rust spots
  • Appreciated potato for consumption use
  • Good storability
  • Suitable for European cultivation

Characteristics
 
  • Maturity: early
  • Emergence: Moderate
  • Foliage development: Strong
  • Berries: Little
  • Skin colour: Red
  • Flesh colour: Pale yellow
  • Tuber shape: Oval
  • Depth of eyes: Shallow
  • Tuber uniformity: Good
  • Size of tubers: Large
  • Grading: Good
  • Tuber count: Average

Resistances
 
  • Potato Nematodes: AFG
  • Wart disease: immune
  • Little potato disorder: little sensitive
  • Sencor sensitivity: little sensitive
  • Foliage blight: slightly susceptible
  • Tuber blight: slightly susceptible
  • Y-virus: slightly susceptible
  • Mechanical damage: slightly sensitive
  • Internal bruising: little sensitive
  • Common scab: slightly susceptible

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