The Crown potato variety is a mid-season, high-yielding potato with smooth, light yellow to tan skin and creamy white flesh. Known for its firm, waxy texture and mild, versatile flavor, it is ideal for boiling, salads, roasting, and frying. Crown potatoes thrive in well-drained, fertile soil in temperate climates and demonstrate good resistance to common diseases like late blight and scab.
Characteristics
- Skin: Smooth, light yellow to tan skin.
- Flesh: Creamy white to pale yellow flesh.
- Shape: Oval to round shape.
- Size: Medium to large tubers.
- Maturity: Mid-season variety, typically ready for harvest within 100-120 days after planting.
- Yield: High yielding, producing a good number of uniform tubers.
Resistances
- Disease Resistance: Good resistance to common potato diseases such as late blight and scab.
- Pest Resistance: Moderate resistance to pests; regular monitoring and management may be necessary.
Culinary Uses
- Texture: Firm and waxy, holds shape well during cooking.
- Flavor: Mild and versatile flavor.
- Best Uses: Ideal for boiling, salads, roasting, and frying.
