Figaro
Figaro is a high yielding medium early variety for the production of either crisps or dehydrated products. Due to the high tuber set it achieves a very regular graded crop. Next to the yield Figaros' strengths are its resistances: PVY, PVYntn, Rhizoctonia, spraing, PCN Ro 1, 3, Pa 2(8), 3(5) and potato wart disease 1.
Plant |
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| Maturity | Medium early |
| Plant type | Stem type |
| Growth habit | Semi-upright |
| Color of flower | Red-violet |
| Foliage development | Rapid |
| Number of tubers | Medium, High |
| Dormancy | Medium, High |
Tuber characteristics |
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| Tuber shape | Round oval |
| Flesh color | Light yellow |
| Eye depth | Shallow, Medium |
| Skin color | Yellow |
| Skin characteristic | Rough |
Resistances |
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| Nematodes | Ro 1, Ro 3, Pa 2(8), Pa 3 (8) |
| Potato wart disease | Race 1 |
| Leaf blight | Medium, High |
| Tuber blight | High |
| Rhizoctonia | High |
| Common scab | Medium |
| Internal rust spot | High |
| Damages | Medium, High |
| Bruising | Medium, High |
| PVY | High |
Yield and Quality |
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| Market outlet | Crisps, Dehydrated potato products |
| Yield | High |
| Share oversize | Medium |
| Share undersize | Low |