VITALIA

VITALIA

VITALIA

Potato Variety Information

Variety Name: VitaliaRights Holder | Breeder: PLANT BREEDING, WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYCountry of Origin: Netherlands NetherlandsYear of of introduction: 2013Parentage: LADY CHRISTLxRODEO

Variety Description

The Vitalia potato is an early-maturing variety renowned for its high yield and appealing appearance, making it a popular choice in the fresh market.

  • Very attractive bright skin 
  • Good yield 
  • Very suitable for early harvest

Tuber Characteristics

  • Maturity: Early 
  • Yield: Very high 
  • Tuber Shape: Long oval 
  • Skin Color: Yellow 
  • Flesh Color: Light yellow 
  • Dry Matter Content: 17.3% 
  • Cooking Type: AB (slightly firm), with no discoloration after cooking 
  • Internal Bruising: Not sensitive 
  • Skin Quality: Remarkably bright and smooth  

Agronomic Traits

  • Dormancy Period: Medium; suitable for various storage durations 
  • Emergence: Uniform with strong foliage development 
  • Metribuzin Sensitivity: Sensitive; caution is advised when using this herbicide 
  • Little Potato Disorder: Little sensitive  

Disease Resistance

  • Spraing: Resistant 
  • Foliage Blight: Slightly susceptible 
  • Tuber Blight: Susceptible 
  • Common Scab: Slightly susceptible 
  • Powdery Scab: Slightly susceptible 
  • PVYn Virus: Very susceptible 
  • Yntn Tuber Tolerance: Tolerant  

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