Austin is an early variety with excellent, off-field processing characteristics, round-oval tubers with shallow eyes ideally suited for crisping. The low reducing sugar content also makes the variety suitable for longer-term storage.
Agronomic Features
Austin produces high yields and rapid early growth. Austin has similar maturity to Lady Rosetta and superior off-field processing characteristics. Austin has good tolerance of heat and periods of drought. Excellent resistance to Blackleg and Tuber blight.
Characteristics
- Parentage: Albata x Miss Bianka
- Maturity: First early
- Tuber Shape: Round Oval
- Tuber Skin: Yellow
- Tuber Flesh: Light yellow
