ALMERA

ALMERA

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ALMERA

Potato Variety Information

Variety Name: almeraRights Holder | Breeder: SVALOF WEIBULL BVCountry of Origin: Netherlands NetherlandsYear of of introduction: 1999

Variety Description

Almera is a secind early,very high yielding table variety with an attractive pale yellow skin and light yellow flesh color. The tubers are oval long in shape and rather big. The cooking type is rather firm and the dry matter content is low.

Characteristics
 
  • Skin Color: Yellow
  • Flesh Color: Yellow
  • Size: Large
  • Tuber Shape: Long Oval
  • Tuber Set: High
  • Eye Depth: Shallow
  • Maturity: Medium (90-110 Days)
  • Storage Dormancy: Medium
  • Disease Resistance: PCN Ro1/4, Leafroll, Fusarium
  • Sensitivities: Powdery Scab, Silver Scurf, Blackdot
  • Herbicide Sensitivities: Sencor can give a slight reaction of leaves and yield reduction

Companies Offering this Variety

Agrico ( )
Eurobatata Comercio Produtos Alimentares Lda. ( )
Potandon Produce LLC ( )
Sevillana de Patatas ( )
SunRain Potato Varieties ( )
: table potatoes
: seed potatoes

News for this Potato Variety

Laura
September 05, 2013

Breeders Trust intercepts illegally propagated seed potatoes in Italy

This week, Breeders Trust successfully reached an agreement with eight Italian agricultural cooperatives and producers that propagated potato varieties and marketed these as officially certified seed potatoes, without permission of the variety owner.
Italy
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Almera (Agrico)
November 24, 2008

Agrico's Almera suitable for diabetics and requires less water

A new, healthier variety of potato is set to take the Australian market by storm. Unlike most spuds, Almera is suitable for people who are diabetic or striving to maintain a healthy weight. Graham Liney, who lives about two hours from Canberra, in La...
Australia
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