Ivory Russet is a second early variety for the french fry market. In trials it demonstrated resistance to dry rot (F. coeruleum), black dot, silver scurf, powdery scab and skin spot. The variety had susceptibility to dry rot (F. sulphureum), blackleg, tuber late blight, common scab, and bruising and splitting.
- Early maturity and tuberisation
- High dry matter content
- Suitable for QSR
- Length specifications
- Good resistance to spraing
- Suitable for long term storage
Agronomic Characteristics
- Maturity: Medium early
- Dormancy: Very long
- Yield (mature): Moderate
- Tuber Size: Medium
- Tuber Shape: Long oval / Long
- Number of Tubers per Plant: 6-8
- Skin Colour: Brown (Russet)
- Flesh Colour After Cooking: White
- Cooking Type: B - Slightly mealy
- Dry Matter Content / Starch: 21.8% / 15.9%
- UWW (Underwater Weight) / Specific Gravity: 402 / 1.086
- Internal Bruising Sensitivity: Little sensitive
- Metribuzin Sensitivity: Low
