King Edward is an old British variety with a special pattern on the skin. The majority of the potato skin is yellow with delicate pink spots. Smooth skin and an excellent taste. Very good, slightly nutty potato flavor. Predominantly firm in cooking. Oval to round. Yellow fleshed. Medium early to late.
Characteristics:
- Maturity: Maincrop
- Tuber Shape: Oval to round
- Skin Color: Light brown with red blush
- Flesh Color: Creamy white
- Eye Depth: Shallow to medium
- Texture: Floury, making it ideal for baking, roasting, and mashing
Agronomic Traits:
- Yield: Moderate to high
- Dormancy: Medium Resistance: Good resistance to dry rot and bruising, Moderate resistance to common scab, Susceptible to late blight on foliage and tubers
- Soil Preference: Performs best in fertile, well-drained soil with adequate moisture
- Fertilization Needs: Requires balanced fertilization, avoiding excessive nitrogen to prevent excessive foliage growth
