POTATO F A C T
S H E E T S
Elders understands the potato market and imports, develops and sells seed of varieties that the industry demands and brings value to clients. Elders offers potato growers and packers high yielding, low disease and market ready potatoes that provide improvements in yield and efficiency for the industry that every part of the value chain can benefit from. Elders offer potato varieties that suit every need in the fresh market value chain and more than that, Elders has dedicated staff around Australia, is an independent supplier to the industry and has a national and local awareness of growers’ needs allowing local relationships to develop in a national context. Elders has provided PBR (Plant Breeder’s Rights) potatoes to the Australian potato industry for over 17 years. Starting with a hand full of varieties, now with over 35 varieties in various stages of commercialisation and development - with more around the corner.
Elders is one of the leading suppliers of fresh PRB potato varieties in Australia. Elders sells certified seed of PBR potato varieties that uniquely provide points of difference due to high yields, low disease status and higher general disease resistance, and offers the industry a potato range with diverse cooking styles and eating experiences. Currently the market is moving to more yellow fleshed potatoes and Elders will be adding to its yellow potato range in the coming years. Elders has a dedicated team of potato specialists that support the importation and development of new potato varieties, manage seed production and provide solutions to the potato industry, particularly Australian potato growers. Contact your local Elders store for more information on our potato varieties or to email an Elders potato specialist, onlinemarketing@elders.com.au www.elders.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes
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A L L O R A DESCRIPTION An early season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Allora has a bright light yellow skin and yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to general use and has nice potato culinary characteristics.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Light yellow
Tuber shape
Short oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Light yellow
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Low - medium
Tuber set
Medium
Cooking Attributes Allora is suited to boiling, salads and microwave. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour typical in yellow fleshed potatoes. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
SALAD
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Common scab
Moderate resistance
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Moderate resistance
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderate resistance
Potato virus Y
Highly resistant Resistant
Black Leg
High resistance
PCN RO1
Foliage Blight
Moderate resistance
PCN pallida (2,3)
Silver scurf
Black dot
Moderate resistance
Maturity
Second early crop
Yield
Medium to High
Dry rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Short to medium
Damage Resistance Bruising resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523 710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Allora is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Allora is an offence under the Act.
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A R G O S DESCRIPTION Argos is an extremely high yielding early maincrop maturing variety that produces large uniform tubers of good flavour. Argos is resistant to drought and tolerates heat stress, and well suited to hot growing areas and seasons. Argos is a suitable choice for organic production methods.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream to white
Tuber shape
Oblong
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Cream to white
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Low
Cooking Attributes Best for boiling and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and smooth texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Moderately resistant
Tuber Blight
Good resistance
Common scab
Moderately resistant
Potato leaf roll virus
Slightly susceptible
Gangrene
Moderately susceptible
Potato virus Y
Moderately susceptible
Black Leg
Moderately susceptible
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Good resistance
PCN pallida (2,3)
Partial Resistance
Silver scurf
Slightly susceptible
Black dot
Moderately resistant
Dry rot
Susceptible
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Medium
Maturity
Early to main crop
Damage Resistance
Moderately susceptible
Yield
Very High
Bruising resistance
Moderately susceptible
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523 710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Argos is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Argos is an offence under the Act.
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B A LT I C C R E A M DESCRIPTION A maincrop season variety with medium to high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Baltic Cream has a bright cream skin and white flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to processing for crisping and general processing.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream
Tuber shape
Short oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
White
Eye depth
Shallow to medium
Dry matter
Medium - high
Tuber set
High
Cooking Attributes Baltic Cream is suited to frying, dry baking and roasting that is good enough to display as a washed product. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
FRY/CHIPS
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Moderate resistance
Tuber Blight
Moderate resistance
Common scab
Moderate resistance
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderately resistant
Gangrene
Highly resistant
Potato virus Y
Highly resistant
Black Leg
Moderate resistance
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Moderate resistance
PCN pallida (2,3)
Silver scurf
Leaf Blight
Moderate resistance
Maturity
Main crop
Yield
Medium to High
Dry rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Long
Damage Resistance Bruising resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523 710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Baltic Cream is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Baltic Cream is an offence under the Act.
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B O U N T Y DESCRIPTION A mid season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Bounty has a bright cream skin and cream flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general market and yields very well.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Bright cream
Tuber shape
Round short oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Very Good
Flesh colour
Cream
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Medium
Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for general use and good for dry baking, roasting boiling, mashing and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with a good taste and texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Slightly susceptible
Tuber Blight
Moderately susceptible
Common scab
Moderate resistance
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderate resistance
Potato virus Y
Moderate resistance
Gangrene Black Leg
Resistant
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Slightly susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Susceptible
Silver scurf
Slightly susceptible
Black dot
Slightly susceptible
Dry rot
Moderately susceptible
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Medium
Maturity
Main crop
Damage resistance
Slightly susceptible
Yield
Very High
Bruising resistance
Slightly susceptible
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ Bounty is the Intellectual Property of Elders and unauthorised propagation is not permitted.
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C A B A R E T DESCRIPTION A mid season variety with high yields of oblong shaped potatoes. Cabaret is a cream skin and cream flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the baking, roasting, frying and mashing market with a great potato flavour and long storability.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream
Tuber shape
Oblong to long
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Cream
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Medium to high
Cooking Attributes General use and very good for dry baking, roasting and boiling. A firm cooking type potato with a pleasing taste and texture. Suggested cooking styles
FRY/CHIPS
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Slightly susceptible
Tuber Blight
Moderately susceptible
Common scab
Slightly susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderately susceptible
Potato virus Y
Moderately susceptible
Gangrene Black Leg
Good resistance
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Moderately susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Susceptible
Silver scurf
Slightly susceptible
Black dot
Resistant
Dry rot
Moderately susceptible
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Long
Maturity
Main crop
Damage resistance
Moderately resistant
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Good resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Cabaret is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Cabaret is an offence under the Act.
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C A S A B L A N C A DESCRIPTION An early season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Casablanca has a bright cream skin and cream flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general market and is high yielding.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream
Tuber shape
Round short oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Very Good
Flesh colour
Cream
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Low
Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for general use and good for dry baking, roasting boiling, mashing and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with good taste and texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Slightly susceptible
Tuber Blight
Moderately susceptible
Common scab
Slightly resistant
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderate resistance
Potato virus Y
Moderate resistance
Gangrene Black Leg
Resistant
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Slightly susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Susceptible
Silver scurf
Slightly susceptible
Black dot
Slightly susceptible
Dry rot
Susceptible
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Short
Maturity
Early crop
Damage resistance
Slightly susceptible
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Moderate resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ Casablanca is the Intellectual Property of Elders and unauthorised propagation is not permitted.
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C H I C A G O DESCRIPTION A mid season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Chicago has light yellow skin with discrete red eyes and yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the processing market with a great potato flavour. Chicago produces the highest yields of dry matter per hectare in Australia. Stands up to hot growing conditions.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Light yellow with red eyes
Tuber shape
Round oval
Skin Texture
light russeting
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Yellow
Eye depth
Shallow to medium
Dry matter
High
Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for baking, roasting, chipping and will produce a drier mash. A firm cooking type potato with dense flesh and texture. Suggested cooking styles
FRY/CHIPS
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Slightly susceptible
Tuber Blight
Slightly resistant
Common scab
Slightly resistant
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderately resistant
Potato virus Y
Susceptible
Gangrene Black Leg
Slightly susceptible
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Slightly resistant
PCN pallida (2,3)
Slightly susceptible
Silver scurf
Moderate resistance
Black dot
Slightly resistant
Dry rot
Resistant
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Medium to long
Maturity
Early to main crop
Damage resistance
Moderately resistant
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Moderately resistant
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Chicago is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Chicago is an offence under the Act.
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D A I S Y DESCRIPTION A mid season variety with high yields of oblong shaped cream to light yellow potatoes with yellow flesh. Daisy is well suited to general cooking but specialises in baking and roasting with a great potato flavour.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream to light yellow
Tuber shape
Oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Yellow
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Medium to high
Cooking Attributes General use and very good for dry baking, roasting and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and a dense texture. Suggested cooking styles
FRY/CHIPS
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Moderately Resistant Common scab
Moderately susceptible
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Slightly resistant
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderately resistant
Potato virus Y
Susceptible
Black Leg
Good resistance
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Moderate resistance
PCN pallida (2,3)
Slightly susceptible
Scurf
Moderately susceptible
Black dot
Slightly resistant
Medium
Maturity
Early to main crop
Damage resistance
Moderately resistant
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Good resistant
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Daisy is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Daisy is an offence under the Act.
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E M E R A L D DESCRIPTION An early medium season variety with high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Emerald has cream skin and light yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to general use in the Australian market.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream
Tuber shape
Short oval
Skin Texture
Slightly russeted
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Light yellow
Eye depth
Shallow medium
Dry matter
Medium
Tuber set
Medium
Cooking Attributes Emerald is suited to boiling for mashing and will also suit dry baking and roasting as well as microwave use. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour typical of yellow fleshed potatoes. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Moderate resistance Common scab
Slightly susceptible
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Slightly susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Susceptible
Potato virus Y
Moderately susceptible
Black Leg
Moderate resistance
PCN RO1
Susceptible
Foliage Blight
Slightly susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Susceptible
Scurf
Slightly susceptible
Black dot
Susceptible
Dry rot
Moderately susceptible
Medium
Maturity
Second early
Damage resistance
Moderately resistant
Yield
Medium
Bruising resistance
Moderately resistant
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Emerald is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Emerald is an offence under the Act.
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E V A DESCRIPTION A mid season variety with high yields of oblong shaped potatoes. Eva has white skin and flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general market with a great potato flavour, and versatile cooking uses. It has high virus Y resistance and long dormancy for good storability.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
White
Tuber shape
Round to oblong
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
White
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Medium to high
Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for dry baking, roasting and making home-made chips A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and slightly dry texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
FRY/CHIPS
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Moderate resistance
Tuber Blight
Slightly susceptible
Common scab
Slightly susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Susceptible
Potato virus Y
Moderately susceptible
Gangrene Black Leg
Moderate resistance
PCN RO1
Susceptible
Foliage Blight
Moderate resistance
PCN pallida (2,3)
Susceptible
Silver Scurf
Moderate resistance
Black dot
Susceptible
Long
Maturity
Second early
Damage resistance
Moderately resistant
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Moderately resistant
Dry rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Eva is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Eva is an offence under the Act.
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E X C A L I B U R DESCRIPTION A main season variety with high yields of oval shaped potatoes. Excalibur has light cream skin cream flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general and gourmet market with a great potato flavour, and versatile cooking uses.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Beige
Tuber shape
Oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Cream
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Medium
Cooking Attributes General use and very good for dry baking, roasting boiling and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and texture. Suggested cooking styles
SALAD
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Moderately resistant
Tuber Blight
Moderately resistant
Common scab
Slightly susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Slightly susceptible
Potato virus Y
Slightly susceptible
Gangrene Black Leg
Resistant
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Slightly susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Partial Resistance
Silver scurf
Moderately resistant
Black dot
Moderately resistant
Dormancy
Medium
Maturity
Main crop
Damage resistance
Moderately resistant
Yield
Very High
Bruising resistance
Moderately resistant
Agronomic Attributes
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Excalibur is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Excalibur is an offence under the Act.
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F R I A R DESCRIPTION A high yielding, early season variety with round oval shaped potatoes. Friar has cream to light yellow skin and light yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to dry baking, roasting, mashing and chipping markets with a great potato flavour. Friar is a relatively high dry matter variety.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream
Tuber shape
Round oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Light yellow
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Medium to high
Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for general use and very good for dry baking, roasting and boiling. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and dense texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
FRY/CHIPS
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Good resistance
Tuber Blight
Moderately susceptible
Common scab
Moderately susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderate resistance
Gangrene
Moderate resistance
Potato virus Y
Moderate resistance
Black Leg
Moderate resistance
PCN RO1
Moderate resistance
Foliage Blight
Moderate resistance
PCN pallida (2,3)
Partial Resistance
Silver Scurf
Moderate resistance
Black dot
Moderate resistance
Dry rot
Moderately susceptible
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Short to medium
Maturity
Early to main crop
Damage resistance
Moderately susceptible
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Moderately susceptible
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia RenÊ de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Friar is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Friar is an offence under the Act.
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H A R M O N Y DESCRIPTION Harmony has excellent washing qualities that produce high pack outs of medium sized tubers. Harmony produces bold uniformly shaped tubers with a smooth white skin finish. It is high yielding, low out-grades, has excellent damage and bruise resistance while also storing well.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
White
Tuber shape
Oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
White
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Low
Cooking Attributes Best for boiling and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and smooth texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Susceptible
Tuber Blight
Moderately susceptible
Common scab
Moderately resistant
Potato leaf roll virus
Slightly resistant
Gangrene
Good resistance
Potato virus Y
Fairly susceptible
Black Leg
Moderate resistance
PCN RO1
Partial Resistance
Foliage Blight
Moderately susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Partial Resistance
Silver Scurf
Moderately susceptible
Black dot
Resistant
Medium to long
Maturity
Main crop
Damage resistance
Moderately susceptible
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Good resistant
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Harmony is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Harmony is an offence under the Act.
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I N O V A DESCRIPTION A quick maturing variety that can be grown in 90 to 100 days. Inova has good yields of oval shaped, light yellow skin and flesh coloured potatoes with excellent skin finish. The variety is well suited to the gourmet market with a great potato flavour and versatile cooking uses.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Light yellow
Tuber shape
Oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Light yellow
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Low to Medium
Cooking Attributes Best for salads and very good for dry baking, boiling and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
SALAD
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Moderately resistant
Tuber Blight
Good resistance
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderately resistant
Gangrene
Potato virus Y
Good resistance
Black Leg
PCN RO1
Resistant
Common scab
Foliage Blight
Moderately resistant
Suceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Short to medium
Maturity
Very early to early
Damage resistance
Moderately resistant
Yield
Good
Bruising resistance
Moderately resistant
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Inova is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Inova is an offence under the Act.
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K E S T R E L DESCRIPTION A quick maturing variety with high yields of oblong shaped potatoes. Kestrel has light cream skin with purple eyes and cream flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general and gourmet market with a great potato flavour and versatile cooking uses. The most identifiable variety in the market.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream with purple eyes
Tuber shape
Oblong
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Cream
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Medium to high
Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for general use and very good for dry baking, roasting boiling and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Slightly susceptible Common scab
Slightly susceptible
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Moderately susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderately susceptible
Potato virus Y
Moderate resistance
Black Leg
Good resistance
PCN RO1
Partial Resistance
Foliage Blight
Slightly susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Partial Resistance
Silver scurf
Moderate resistance
Dry rot
Moderate resistance
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Moderate resistance
Short to medium
Maturity
Early to main crop
Damage resistance
Moderately resistant
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Good resistant
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Kestrel is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Kestrel is an offence under the Act.
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L A N O R M A DESCRIPTION A main season variety with very high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Lanorma has light cream skin and light yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general market with a great potato flavour and versatile cooking uses.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream
Tuber shape
Flat oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Light Yellow
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Medium
Cooking Attributes General use and very good for boiling for salads, mashing, good for baking, roasting and microwave. Will make home chips. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
SALAD
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Moderately susceptible Common scab
Good resistance
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Moderately susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderate resistance
Potato virus Y
Moderate resistance
Black Leg
Moderately susceptible
PCN RO1
Resistance
Foliage Blight
Moderately susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Moderate resistance
Silver scurf
Resistant
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Moderate resistance
Long
Maturity
Main crop
Damage resistance
Good resistance
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Good resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Lanorma is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Lanorma is an offence under the Act.
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L A P E R L A DESCRIPTION An early season variety with very high yields of oblong shaped potatoes and tolerates drought. Laperla has light cream skin and cream to light yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the fresh market with a sweet potato flavour which rated highly in taste testing.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream
Tuber shape
Oblong
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Cream to Light Yellow
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Low
Cooking Attributes General use and very good for boiling for salads, mashing and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing sweet taste and soft texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
SALAD
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Common scab
Slightly susceptible
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Slightly susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Good resistance
Potato virus Y
Slightly susceptible
Black Leg
Good resistance
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Slightly susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Partial Resistance
Silver scurf
Black dot
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Short
Maturity
Early
Damage resistance
Good resistance
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Good resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Laperla is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Laperla is an offence under the Act.
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M A R G U E R I T E DESCRIPTION An early medium season variety with high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Marguerite has a white skin and white coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to general boiling with a unique sweet flavour from a soft textured potato.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
White
Tuber shape
Short oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
White
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Low
Cooking Attributes Marguerite is suited for general boiling for mashing and will also suit microwave use. A firm cooking type of potato with pleasant sweet taste and soft, smooth texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Moderate resistance Common scab
Moderate resistance
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Slightly susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderate resistance
Potato virus Y
Moderate resistance
Black Leg
Moderate resistance
PCN RO1
Foliage Blight
Moderate resistance
PCN pallida (2,3)
Silver scurf
Black dot
Dry rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Medium
Maturity
Early to main crop
Damage resistance
Moderately resistant
Yield
Very High
Bruising resistance
Moderately resistant
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Marguerite is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Marguerite is an offence under the Act.
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M E R L O T DESCRIPTION A maincrop season variety with medium to high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Merlot has a bright deep red skin and yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is has firm flesh and delicate aroma typical of European style potatoes.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Deep red
Tuber shape
Short oval
Skin Texture
Smooth - slight textured
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Yellow
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Medium to high
Cooking Attributes Merlot is suited to general purpose boiling and baking styles and has an attractive red skin for display as a washed product. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Moderate resistance
Tuber Blight
Highly resistant
Common scab
High resistance
Potato leaf roll virus
Highly resistant
Rhizoctonia
Highly resistant
Potato virus Y
Medium resistance
Blackleg
Highly resistant
PCN RO1, 4(A)
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Moderate resistance
PCN pallida (2,3)
Silver scurf
Internal rust spot
Highly resistant
Maturity
Main crop
Damage resistance
Yield
Medium to High
Bruising resistance
Storability
Good
Dry rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Long
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Merlot is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Merlot is an offence under the Act.
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N A D E T T E DESCRIPTION A medium season variety with high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Nadette has cream skin and cream flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to general use in the Australian market. Will suit brush market and organic production.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream
Tuber shape
Round - short oval
Skin Texture
Slightly russeted
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Light yellow
Eye depth
Shallow medium
Dry matter
Medium
Tuber set
Medium - high
Cooking Attributes Nadette is suited to boiling for general use and mashing and will also suit dry baking and roasting as well as microwave use. A firm cooking type of potato with general packing suitability from brushing soils. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Common scab
Moderately resistant
Tuber Blight
Moderately resistant
Potato leaf roll virus
Gangrene
Potato virus Y
High resistance
Black Leg
PCN RO1
Susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Moderately resistant
Foliage Blight
Moderately resistant
Silver scurf
Black dot
Dry rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Medium
Damage resistance
Maturity
Medium season
Yield
High
Bruising resistance Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Nadette is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Nadette is an offence under the Act.
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N A D I N E DESCRIPTION An early main season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Nadine has a bright cream skin and cream flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general market and yields very well.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream
Tuber shape
Round oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Very Good
Flesh colour
Cream
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Low
Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for dry baking, roasting boiling, mashing and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with good taste and texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Slightly susceptible Common scab
Slightly resistant
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Moderately susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderate resistance
Potato virus Y
Moderate resistance
Black Leg
Resistant
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Moderate resistance
PCN pallida (2,3)
Susceptible
Silver scurf
Moderate resistance
Black dot
Slightly susceptible
Dry rot
Moderate resistance
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Medium
Maturity
Early main crop
Damage resistance
Resistant
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Moderate resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/
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O S P R E Y DESCRIPTION A quick maturing variety with high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Osprey has light cream skin with red eyes and white to cream flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general market with a good potato flavour.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream with red eyes
Tuber shape
Short oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
White to cream
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Medium
Cooking Attributes Osprey is suited for general use and very good for mashing, dry baking, roasting, boiling and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Moderate resistance Common scab
Moderate resistance
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Slightly susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Slightly susceptible
Potato virus Y
Resistant
Black Leg
Resistant
PCN RO1
Partial Resistance
Foliage Blight
Slightly susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Partial Resistance
Medium
Maturity
Early to main crop
Damage resistance
Moderately resistant
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Moderately resistant
Silver scurf Dry rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Osprey is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Osprey is an offence under the Act.
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P E L I K A N DESCRIPTION has a bright cream skin and white flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to processing for crisping and general processing.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream
Tuber shape
Short oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Light yellow
Eye depth
Shallow to medium
Dry matter
High
Tuber set
High
Cooking Attributes Pelikan is suited to frying, dry baking and roasting that is good enough to display as a washed product. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
FRY/CHIPS
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Tuber Blight
Highly resistant
Common scab
Moderate resistance
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderately resistant
Gangrene
Highly resistant
Potato virus Y
Highly resistant
Black Leg
Moderate resistance
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Moderate resistance
PCN pallida (2,3)
Long
Maturity
Second early - main crop
Yield
Medium to High
Silver scurf Dry rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy Damage resistance Bruising resistance Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Pelikan is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Pelikan is an offence under the Act.
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R U B E S S E DESCRIPTION A main season variety with high yields of oblong shaped potatoes. Rubesse has a deep, vibrant red skin and yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general and gourmet market with a great potato flavour and versatile cooking uses.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Deep red
Tuber shape
Oblong
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Yellow
Eye depth
Shallow to medium
Dry matter
Medium to high
Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for general use and very good for dry baking, roasting boiling, microwave and will make homemade chips. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and texture. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
FRY/CHIPS
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Slightly susceptible Common scab
Slightly susceptible
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Susceptible
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderate resistance
Potato virus Y
Moderately susceptible
Black Leg
Slightly susceptible
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Slightly susceptible
PCN pallida (2,3)
Susceptible
Silver scurf
Slightly resistant
Black dot
Slightly susceptible
Dry rot
Resistant
Medium
Maturity
Early to main crop
Damage resistance
Slightly susceptible
Yield
High
Bruising resistance
Slightly susceptible
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ Rubesse is the Intellectual Property of Elders and unauthorised propagation is not permitted.
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V A L O R DESCRIPTION An early medium season variety with very high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Valor has a cream skin and cream to white flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to general boiling for the bulk market.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Cream
Tuber shape
Short oval
Skin Texture
Slightly russeted
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Cream to white
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Low to medium
Cooking Attributes Valor is for general bulk market suited to boiling for mashing and will also suit dry baking and roasting as well as microwave use. A firm cooking type of potato with standard potato flesh. Valor takes extra time to cook. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab Slightly susceptible Common scab
Slightly susceptible
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Moderate resistance
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderately susceptible
Potato virus Y
Moderate resistance
Black Leg
Slightly susceptible
PCN RO1 , 4(A)
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Moderate resistance
PCN pallida (2,3)
Partial resistance
Silver scurf
Moderate resistance
Black dot
Moderate resistance
Dry rot
Slightly susceptible
Medium
Maturity
Main crop
Damage resistance
Moderately resistant
Yield
Very High
Bruising resistance
Moderately resistant
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Valor is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Valor is an offence under the Act.
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W E G A DESCRIPTION Wega is a mid-season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. It has a yellow skin and yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to general use and has very nice potato culinary characteristics.
CONSUMER INFORMATION Quality Attributes Skin colour
Light yellow
Tuber shape
Short oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of shape
Good
Flesh colour
Yellow
Eye depth
Shallow
Dry matter
Low - medium
Tuber set
Medium
Cooking Attributes Wega is suited to boiling, mashing and microwave. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour typical in yellow fleshed potatoes. Suggested cooking styles
MASHED
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery scab
Tuber Blight
Common scab
Moderate resistance
Potato leaf roll virus
Moderate resistance
Gangrene
High resistance
Potato virus Y
Highly resistant
PCN RO1 , 4(A)
Resistant
Black Leg Foliage Blight
High resistance
Silver scurf Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Medium - long
Damage resistance
PCN pallida (2,3) Dry rot
Moderate resistance
Maturity
Main crop
Yield
Medium to High
Bruising resistance Contact Elders Rural Services Australia René de Jong | P 03 5337 9925 | F 03 5337 9900 | M 0418 523710 | E rene.dejong@elders.com.au Cnr Carngham Road & Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | F 03 5940 1029 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 https://eldersrural.com.au/farm-supplies/potatoes/ The variety Wega is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Wega is an offence under the Act.
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