The Barna potato is a late maincrop variety developed by Teagasc Crops Research Centre, with IPM Potato Group Limited as the breeder agent. It is known for its high yield, good storage ability, and adaptability, making it suitable for both commercial and home growers.
- Strong robust variety with high yields & low outgrades
- Very good storage qualities
- Good disease resistance to viruses, Foliage & Tuber Blight
- Suitable for diverse culinary uses including French fry.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oval to long
- Skin Color: Red
- Flesh Color: White
- Eye Depth: Shallow
- Skin Texture: Smooth
Agronomic Traits
- Maturity: Late maincrop
- Yield: High, with minimal outgrades
- Plant Height: Tall
- Flower Color: Red violet
- Berry Production: Few
Disease Resistance
- Late Blight (Foliage): Low to medium resistance
- Late Blight (Tubers): High resistance
- Blackleg: Moderate resistance
- Powdery Scab: Susceptible
- Common Scab: Low resistance
- Potato Cyst Nematodes: Globodera rostochiensis
- Ro1: Low resistance
- Globodera pallida Pa 2/3,1: Low resistance