Taurus is an early maincrop variety, suitable for crisping. In trials it demonstrated resistance to PCN Ro1, skin spot, black dot, dry rot (F. coeruleum), silver scurf and powdery scab. The variety has susceptibility to dry rot (F. sulphureum).
- Very strong variety
- Good yield
- Broad adaptation
- Good tolerance to dry circumstances
- Good storability
Agronomic Characters:
- Maturity: Medium late
- Dormancy: Medium
- Yield (Mature): Moderate high
- Tuber Size: Large
- Tuber Shape: Round / Round oval
- Number of Tubers: 9-11
- Skin Colour: Yellow
- Flesh After Cooking: Light yellow
- Cooking Type: BC - Mealy
- Dry Matter Content / Starch: 23.2% / 17.2%
- UWW / Specific Gravity: 430 / 1.093
- Internal Bruising: Very sensitive
- Metribuzin Sensitivity: Very sensitive
- Little Potato Disorder: Sensitive
