SOLHY017 is a variety that produces a good yield in conventional and organic cultivation. Late maturing with oval shape and yellow smooth skin and a medium-yellow flesh color. High tuber count per plant, highly suited for the Baby Potato segment.
- Well-suited potato for the fresh market.
- Suitable for low-input cultivation.
- Proven high level of resistance against Late Blight.
- Tasty, firm cooking table potato.
- Delicious when boiled and baked, perfect in salads.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Round to oval tubers, suitable for multiple culinary uses.
- Skin: Smooth and possibly light-colored, either yellow or light brown.
- Flesh: Likely pale yellow or white, consistent with varieties aimed at fresh consumption and processing.
- Eye Depth: Shallow eyes, making peeling easier and more efficient.
- Size: Medium to large, which is common for high-yield varieties.
- Texture: Firm texture, which could make it versatile for frying, boiling, or baking.
Resistances
- Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans): Many modern hybrids are bred to have moderate to high resistance.
- Potato Virus Y (PVY): Resistance to viral infections is often a focus in breeding programs.
- Common Scab (Streptomyces scabies): Resistance to common soil-borne diseases is generally targeted.
- Golden Nematode (Globodera rostochiensis): Many varieties include some level of nematode resistance.
- Rhizoctonia (Black Scurf): This is also a common focus for disease resistance in new potato varieties.
