Camelia is a maincrop yellow flesh variety. It is a sustainable variety because it has a broad resistance package, can be stored for a long period and grows well under stressful conditions.
- Uniform tuber size and shape
- High yield
- Multi-purpose variety
- Good resistance to common scab
- Suitable for long term storage
Agronomic Characteristics
- Maturity: Medium early
- Dormancy: Very long
- Yield (Mature): High
- Tuber Size: Large
- Tuber Shape: Round oval / Oval
- Number of Tubers per Plant: 9-11
- Skin Colour: Dark yellow
- Flesh Colour (After Cooking): Dark yellow
- Cooking Type: AB (Slightly firm)
- Dry Matter Content / Starch: 18.3% / 12.5%
- Underwater Weight (UWW) / Specific Gravity: 331 / 1.07
- Internal Bruising Sensitivity: Little sensitive
- Metribuzin Sensitivity: Somewhat tolerant Little
- Potato Disorder Sensitivity: Little sensitive
Camelia Potato - Disease Resistance Key Takeaways
- Very high resistance to Ro1, Pa2, Spraing (TRV), PVY, and Yntn tuber necrosis
- Good resistance to tuber blight, early blight (Alternaria), and powdery scab
- Moderate resistance to foliage blight and common scab
- Lower resistance to Ro2/3, Pa3, and PCN overall
