The AC Novachip potato is a high-yielding variety specifically bred for chip processing, known for producing high-quality chips with excellent texture and taste. It boasts good disease resistance and strong storage properties, making it a reliable choice for both growers and processors.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oval to round
- Skin: Smooth with a yellow to light brown color
- Flesh: Creamy white, which is ideal for chip processing
- Eyes: Shallow, making them easy to peel
- Size: Medium to large, consistent in size which is preferred for uniform chip production
- Texture: Firm, maintaining integrity during processing
Resistances
- Common Scab: Moderate resistance, reducing the incidence of this soil-borne disease that causes rough lesions on tubers
- Late Blight: Some resistance, helping to protect the crop from this devastating fungal disease that affects leaves, stems, and tubers
- Potato Virus Y (PVY): Resistance, reducing the risk of viral infection that can lead to significant yield losses
- Blackleg: Resistance to this bacterial disease, which causes rotting of the stems and tubers
Sensitivity
- Drought Sensitivity: Moderate; requires adequate irrigation during dry periods for optimal growth and yield.
- Frost Sensitivity: High; AC Novachip is sensitive to frost, necessitating planting and harvesting within frost-free periods.
- Bruising Sensitivity: Moderate; tubers should be handled carefully during harvesting and post-harvest processes to minimize damage.
- Storage Sensitivity: Low; the tubers have good storage properties, maintaining quality over time if stored in proper conditions.
Quality
- Chipping Quality: Excellent; produces chips with good color, texture, and minimal defects.
- Dry Matter Content: High; contributes to the crispiness and reduced oil absorption of chips. Flavor: Mild and appealing, suitable for commercial chip production.
- Uniformity: Consistent size and shape of tubers, ensuring uniform chip production.
- Shelf Life: Good; retains quality during storage, making it a reliable choice for processors.
