Kikko is an early to mid-season potato variety from the Netherlands, known for its smooth yellow skin, light yellow flesh, and oval shape. It has a waxy to firm texture, making it ideal for boiling, steaming, and salads. Kikko offers good disease resistance, high yields, and excellent storage qualities, making it popular for both home and commercial use.
Key Characteristics
- Shape: Oval to long oval
- Skin: Smooth, yellow skin
- Flesh: Light yellow
- Texture: Waxy to firm
- Flavor: Mild and pleasant, good eating quality
- Cooking Uses: Boiling, steaming, salads
- Best Known For: Excellent shape retention after cooking and suitability for fresh consumption and salad markets
Agronomic Traits
- Maturity: Early to mid-season
- Yield: High
- Storage: Good dormancy and storability
- Disease Resistance: Good resistance to nematodes (Ro1), PVY, and wart disease; moderate resistance to late blight