ESMEE

Potato Variety Information

Variety Name: EsmeeRights Holder | Breeder: AGRICO RESEARCH BVCountry of Origin:

NetherlandsYear of of introduction: 2013Parentage: LAURAxRODEO

Variety Description

A second early ware variety with nice red skin, good heat tolerance, and a good yield.

Features

Retail | General purpose
Beautifull appearance
Large tubers
Multiple virus resistances

Plant and tuber

Maturity: Second early
Tuber shape: Oval long
Flesh Colour: Yellow
Tuber size: Large
Skin colour: Red
Flower colour: Light purple

Origin and Breeding History

This variety is a cross between Laura and Rodeo.

Laura is a frequently used parent in various potato breeding programs. The variety has a very solid shape, beautiful red skin, and yellow flesh. Rodeo is a variety known for its capacity for good yields in various climates. This great combination results in an attractive potato – the Esmee variety.

This variety is intended for the early red-skinned market and was bred by Agrico Research. It also has other good properties such as excellent consumption quality and good virus resistance, and it is easy to grow.

Esmee is originally a French name that means “beloved” and we believe that it suits this variety well. Esmee is also a common girl's name and easy to pronounce in many languages.

Companies Offering this Variety

Ag'Pom ( )
Agrico ( )
Agrico Polska Sp. z o.o. ( )
Desmazières SA ( )
Eurobatata Comercio Produtos Alimentares Lda. ( )
Eurogrow ( )
Interseme ( )
Pom Agro ( )
Stamex International Seeds Pvt Ltd ( )