BOSTON

BOSTON

BOSTON

Potato Variety Information

Variety Name: BostonRights Holder | Breeder: Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment StationCountry of Origin: United States United StatesYear of of introduction: 1934Parentage: EL MUNDO

Variety Description

The Boston potato is a variety known for its excellent cooking qualities, particularly in baking and frying. It typically has a medium to large size, with smooth, light brown skin and yellowish flesh. This type of potato is favored for its creamy texture and rich flavor, making it a popular choice among chefs and home cooks alike.

General characteristics

  • Market segment: Desiree, Rudolph, Mozart 
  • Precociousness: Mid early 
  • Yield: High 
  • Foliage development: Very good 
  • Peel color: Red 
  • Carnation: Light yellow 
  • Tuber shape: Oval 
  • Depth of the eyes: Fairly flat 
  • Size of the tubers: Big 
  • Dry matter content: 20,00% 
  • Suitable for: Table potato, export

Resistances

  • Resistance to leaf roll virus:
  • Resistance to A-virus:
  • Resistance to X-virus: 7,5 
  • Resistance to Y-virus: 6,5 
  • Resistance to Phytophtora (foliage):
  • Resistance to Phytophtora (tuber):
  • Resistance to Stootblauw:
  • Resistance to Scabies: 5,5 
  • Resistance to Wart Disease: Fysio 1 - Fysio 6

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