Leonata KWS is a medium-early ripening potato variety, primarily cultivated for French fry production. It yields high quantities of long, oval tubers with light yellow skin and cream-colored flesh. The dry matter content is approximately 22.5%, classifying it as cooking type B, which indicates minimal discoloration after cooking. Additionally, Leonata KWS exhibits resistance to Potato Cyst Nematode Ro1 and has a long dormancy period, contributing to its extended shelf life.
Key Advantages
- High yield potential with stable performance even in stress conditions.
- Long dormancy period, allowing for extended storage without early sprouting.
- Resistance to Potato Cyst Nematode Ro1, making it a resilient variety.
- Good processing quality, with minimal discoloration after cooking.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Long
- Skin Color: Cream
- Flesh Color: Cream
- Eye Depth: Shallow
- Skin Smoothness: Medium
- Maturity: Maincrop
- Plant Height: Medium
- Berry Production: Few
Breeder-Provided Traits
- Dormancy: Very long (good for storage)
- Dry Matter Content: 22% (ideal for fries and processing)