The Tiger potato variety is notable for its distinctive appearance and exceptional culinary qualities. Developed by HZPC Holland B.V., a renowned Dutch potato breeding company, Tiger is primarily cultivated for the French fry industry.
- Uniform tuber size and shape
- Consistent high frying quality
- Homogenous dry matter distribution
- PCN resistance Ro1/4 and Pa3
Agronomic Traits:
- Maturity: Medium early
- Dormancy: Moderate short
- Yield at Maturity: Good
- Tuber Size: Large
- Tuber Shape: Oval / Long oval
- Number of Tubers per Plant: 12-14
- Skin Color: Brown (Russet)
- Flesh Color After Cooking: Light yellow
- Cooking Type: B - Slightly mealy
- Dry Matter Content / Starch: 21.2% / 15.3%
- Underwater Weight (UWW) / Specific Gravity: 390 / 1.084
- Internal Bruising: Little sensitive
- Metribuzin Sensitivity: Little sensitive
- Little Potato Disorder: Observed