CHALLENGER

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Challenger
Variety Name: ChallengerRights Holder | Breeder: HZPCCountry of Origin: Netherlands 荷兰Year of of introduction: 2008
The Challenger variety is an intensive and multi-tuber potato variety (up to 20 tubers from one bush). Without recharge and high-quality irrigation, this variety is very difficult to grow.

There is a risk that the tubers will grow small. Potato tubers are yellow, oval and oblong-oval with a rough skin. The flesh is light yellow. The depth of the eyes is shallow.

Why Challenger

  • Very attractive bright skin
  • High yield
  • Excellent frying quality
  • Good resistance to common scab
  • Good storability

News for this Potato Variety

Potato harvest August 2023 in the Netherlands (Courtesy: Dewulf)
九月 14, 2023

Average potato production in North-western-Europe threatened by quality issues

The last 4 months was not easy going for the potato production in the NEPG region. But despite the difficult weather conditions, first yield estimates suggest a return to multi-year averages, with an estimated harvest of around 23 million tonnes of potatoes.
Belgium
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Belgapom quotation for the 2022-2023 season will cover potato varieties Fontane and Challenger.
九月 20, 2022

Belgapom quotation will newly add potato variety Challenger this season

As of the new storage potato season, the Belgapom price committee will note the most frequently used price for the trade in potatoes of the Fontane and Challenger varieties.
Belgium
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Belgapom quotation from 2021-2022 season only for potato variety Fontane
九月 03, 2021

Belgapom quotation next season only for potato variety Fontane

As of the new storage potato season, the Belgapom price committee will only note the most frequently used price for the trade-in potatoes of the Fontane variety.
Belgium
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Mooij Agro builds potato storage with humidification for Lamb Weston Grower in Germany
十月 31, 2017

Mooij Agro builds potato storage with humidification for Lamb Weston Grower in Germany

Potato Storage Specialist Mooij Agro announced that they have built a potato storage for a Lamb Weston potato grower in Titz, Germany.
Germany
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