Marvel is an outstanding variety. It is easy to grow, produces a high saleable yield of bold shallow eyed tubers, with good all-round disease ratings. These including useful Ro1and Pa resistance combined with PCN tolerance. It retains a good fry colour after long term storage as well as having good allround cooking qualities. Marvel is a true maincrop and can perform well in sites with low fertility and without irrigation.
- Good (00) Fry Colour after Storage
- Makes Great Chips, Roasts & Mashes
- PCN Ro1 & Pa Resistance and Tolerance
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oval to round
- Skin Texture: Smooth
- Skin Color: Light yellow to brownish
- Flesh Color: Creamy white
- Texture: Firm and slightly waxy
- Size: Medium-sized tubers, uniform in size
- Eyes: Shallow eyes, making peeling easier
Resistances
- Disease Resistance: Shows moderate resistance to common potato diseases such as late blight (Phytophthora infestans) and common scab (Streptomyces scabies). May exhibit some resistance to potato viruses, contributing to overall plant health.
- Pest Resistance: Generally tolerant of potato cyst nematodes (Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida).
