Purple Pelisse is a fingerling-type specialty potato known for its deep purple skin and flesh, excellent culinary quality, and high antioxidant content. It was developed primarily for the specialty fresh market but is also suitable for home gardening and gourmet dishes.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Fingerling, small to medium size
- Skin: Deep purple, smooth
- Flesh Color: Dark purple throughout
- Eye Depth: Shallow
- Specific Gravity: Moderate
- Texture: Firm, waxy
- Flavor: Rich, nutty, slightly sweet
Disease Resistances
- Common Scab: Moderately resistant
- Late Blight: Some resistance
- PVY (Potato Virus Y): Some resistance
- Fusarium Dry Rot: Moderate resistance
- Soft Rot & Tuber Defects: Generally low susceptibility