The Fianna is a drought-tolerant potato variety primarily used for crisping and also well-suited for mashed potatoes due to its high dry matter content. The Fianna potato is an ideal choice for crisp production, while also being versatile for mashed potatoes. Its drought tolerance and high yield potential make it a reliable option for growers in varying climatic conditions.
Key Characteristics
- Maturity: Main crop to late main crop
- Yield: Very high, even under drought conditions
- Tubers: Medium to large-sized, Oval shape, Cream-colored skin with creamy-white flesh, Shallow eyes
Disease Resistance:
- Virus Resistance: High resistance to potato virus Y (PVY) and A Moderate resistance to potato leafroll virus
- Fungal & Bacterial Diseases: Moderate resistance to late blight (foliage), Good resistance to tuber blight, Good resistance to common scab, Very resistant to powdery scab
- Nematode & Wart Resistance: Resistant to potato cyst nematodes (PCN), pathotypes Ro1 and Ro4
