ZORBA

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Zobra
Variety Name: ZobraRights Holder | Breeder: Country of Origin: Spain SpainYear of of introduction: 1997
Zobra is an early-season, long-tuber potato which is best suited for the industrial manufacturing of French fries. But owing to its very good flavor, Zorba can also be used as a mealy cooking table potato. This variety is distinguished by an excellent suitability to be cultivated under foil.

Some interesting facts about ZORBA:
  • Very low susceptibility to damage and bruises.
  • Excellently suited for long-term storage due to a low content of reducing sugars risk and a strong dormancy.
  • High resistance to Y virus and common scab.
  • Moderate resistance to Rhizoctonia.
  • Should be irrigated when grown on lighter soils to benefit from the high yield potential.
  • Because of a fast tubergrowing fertilization with micronutrients is recommended.
  • Resistance against wart disease 1(8).

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Aardappeloogst 2011 Vlaanderen: 5% stijging areaal, minder Bintje (PCA enquete)
April 15, 2011

Aardappeloogst 2011 Vlaanderen: 5% stijging areaal, minder Bintje (PCA enquete)

Begin april lieten 125 PCA-leden weten welk aardappelareaal en welke rassen ze telen in 2011. Dezelfde telers gaven ook in 2010 hun areaal en rassenpakket door. Met deze gegevens kan een schatting gemaakt worden van het aardappelareaal 2011 en kan een...
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