POTATO VARIETY GUIDE
With over 180 years in the agriculture industry, Elders knows about delivering the best products and services to Australian farmers. Elders is one of the leading, independent suppliers of fresh PBR potatoes offering 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. What started with a handful of varieties has now grown into a collection of over 35 Plant Breeder’s Rights (PBR) potato varieties in various stages of commercialisation, with more in development. Our certified seed of PBR potato varieties provide unique points of difference, including high yields, low disease status, higher general disease resistance, and opportunity for diverse cooking styles and eating experiences. We have 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. Our specialist offering is supported by a retail network that spans right across Australia. Through this network we possess local awareness of growers’ needs complimented by national reach and distribution capabilities. Keep reading or visit our website www.elders.com.au/potatoes to learn more about our varieties.
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A L L O R A DESCRIPTION
An early season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Allora is a bright yellow flesh and skin potato. 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
19%
Carbohydrate
12%
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
MASH
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
High Resistance 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 Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Moderate Resistance
Tuber Blight
Good Resistance
Common Scab
Moderate Resistance
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
Moderate Resistance
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 Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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 is suited to frying, dry baking, roasting and is good enough to display as a washed product. This variety is well suited for processing, particularly crisping.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Quality Attributes Skin Colour Skin Texture
Cream Smooth
Tuber Shape Uniformity of Shape
Short Oval 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, roasting and is good enough to display as a washed product. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour. Suggested cooking styles
MASH
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
Moderate Resistance
Gangrene
High Resistance
Potato Virus Y
High Resistance
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
Extremely high
Dry Rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Long
Damage Resistance Bruising Resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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 is a cream flesh potato. 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
MASH
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 Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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 potato. 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
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
WEDGES
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
Moderate Resistance
Yield
High
Bruising Resistance
Good Resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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 bright cream skin and is a cream flesh potato. 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
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Slightly Susceptible
Tuber Blight
Moderately Susceptible
Common Scab
Slight 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
Susceptible
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Short
Maturity
Early Crop
Damage Resistance
Slightly Susceptible
Yield
High
Bruising Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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 is a light yellow skin and yellow flesh potato with discrete red eyes. 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 Europe. Stands up to hot growing conditions.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Quality Attributes Skin Colour
Light Yellow with Red Eyes Tuber Shape
Skin Texture
Light Russeting
Uniformity of Shape
Good
Flesh Colour
Yellow
Eye Depth
Shallow to Medium
Dry Matter
High
Round Oval
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
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
WEDGES
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Slightly Susceptible
Tuber Blight
Slight Resistance
Common Scab
Slight Resistance
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Moderate Resistance
Potato Virus Y
Susceptible
Gangrene Black Leg
Slightly Susceptible
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Slight Resistance
PCN Pallida (2,3)
Slightly Susceptible
Silver Scurf
Moderate Resistance
Black Dot
Slight Resistance
Dry Rot
Resistant
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Medium to Long
Maturity
Early to Main Crop
Damage Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Yield
High
Bruising Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Moderate Resistance Common Scab
Moderately Susceptible
Gangrene
Tuber Blight
Slight Resistance
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Moderate Resistance
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
Slight Resistance
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Medium
Maturity
Early to Main Crop
Damage Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Yield
High
Bruising Resistance
Good Resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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 well suited for boiling, 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
MASH
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
Moderate Resistance
Yield
Medium
Bruising Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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
MASH
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
Moderate Resistance
Yield
High
Bruising Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Dry Rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Moderate Resistance
Tuber Blight
Moderate Resistance
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
Moderate Resistance
Black Dot
Moderate Resistance
Dormancy
Medium
Maturity
Main Crop
Damage Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Yield
Very High
Bruising Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Agronomic Attributes
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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 I D E L I A DESCRIPTION
Fidelia is an early salad type variety for the fresh market. The variety has a high yield potential, an attractive appearance and very good culinary qualities.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Quality Attributes Skin Colour
Yellow
Tuber Shape
Round/Oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of Shape
Even
Flesh Colour
Yellow
Eye Depth
Shallow
Dry Matter
18%
Carbohydrate/ 100G
14.5%
Cooking Attributes Fidelia is suited to baking and roasting and can be displayed as a washed product. A firm cooking potato with fine potato flavour. Suggested cooking styles
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
BOIL
WEDGES
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Good Resistance
Tuber Blight
High Resistance
Common Scab
High Resistance
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Moderate Resistance
Gangrene
Moderate Resistance
Potato Virus Y
High Resistance
Black Leg
High Resistance
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Moderate Resistance
PCN Pallida (2,3)
Silver Scurf
Moderate
Black Dot
High Resistance
Dry Rot
Susceptible Maturity
Early Main Crop
Yield
High
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Medium
Damage Resistance Bruising Resistance
Resistant
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Fidelia is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Fidelia 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 is a light yellow flesh potato. 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
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
FRY/CHIPS
WEDGES
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 Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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
MASH
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Susceptible
Tuber Blight
Moderately Susceptible
Common Scab
Moderate Resistance
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Slight Resistance
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 Resistance
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
SALAD
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Moderate Resistance
Tuber Blight
Good Resistance
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Moderate Resistance
Gangrene
Potato Virus Y
Good Resistance
Black Leg
PCN RO1
Resistant
Common Scab
Foliage Blight
Moderate Resistance
Susceptible
PCN Pallida (2,3)
Short to Medium
Maturity
Very Early to Early
Damage Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Yield
Good
Bruising Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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 I N G S M A N
[EXCALIBUR X CAESAR] DESCRIPTION
A main season variety. A good alternative for Maris Piper. Exceptionally high marketable yields of bright, oval tubers.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Quality Attributes Skin Colour
Light Beige
Tuber Shape
Short Oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of Shape
Good
Flesh Colour
Medium Yellow
Eye Depth
Very Shallow
Dry Matter
Moderate to High
Carbohydrate
Moderate
Cooking Attributes Kingsman is an early maincrop, bold, short-oval variety with very high yield, clear grower benefits and is probably our best tasting variety... ever! Suggested cooking styles
BAKE/ROAST
FRY/CHIPS
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Slightly Susceptible
Tuber Blight
Slightly Susceptible
Common Scab
Slightly Susceptible
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Good Resistance
Gangrene
Moderate Resistance
Potato Virus Y
Susceptible
Black Leg
Moderate Resistance
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Slightly Susceptible
PCN Pallida (2,3)
Susceptible [but “tolerant”]
Silver scurf
Good Resistance
Leaf Blight
Slightly Susceptible
Dry rot
Good Resistance
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Good, long-term
Maturity
Main Crop
Damage Resistance
Good Resistance
Yield
Exceptionally High
Bruising Resistance
Good Resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Kingsman is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Kingsman 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 a light cream skin with purple eyes and is a cream flesh coloured potato. 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
MASH
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
Moderate Resistance
Yield
High
Bruising Resistance
Good Resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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
MASH
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 Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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
MASH
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 Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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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L A
S T R A D A
DESCRIPTION
La Strada is an early main crop season variety with very high yields bold and bright tubers. Also has a white skin is a cream flesh coloured potato. The variety is well suited to general market and good yields.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Quality Attributes Skin Colour
White
Tuber Shape
Round
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of Shape
Even
Flesh Colour
Cream
Eye Depth
Shallow
Dry Matter
Very High
Carbohydrate
18%
Cooking Attributes La Strada is suitable for Mash, Baking, Roast, Boiling and Microwave. A firm cooking type potato with a good taste, texture and light in colour. Suggested cooking styles
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Moderate Resistance
Tuber Blight
Moderately Susceptible
Common Scab
Resistant
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Susceptible
Gangrene
Moderate Resistance
Potato Virus Y
Slightly Susceptible
Black Leg
Slightly Susceptible
PCN RO1
Moderately Susceptible
Foliage Blight
Slightly Susceptible
PCN Pallida (2,3)
Slightly Susceptible
Silver Scurf
Moderate Resistance
Black Dot
Slightly Susceptible
Dry Rot
Slightly Susceptible
Medium
Maturity
Early Main Crop
Damage Resistance
Slightly Susceptible
Yield
Very High
Bruising Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Growing
Very Short
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety La Strada is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of La Strada is an offence under the Act.
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M A N H A T T A N DESCRIPTION
Manhattan is an early main crop season variety with high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Also has a bright cream skin and is a white flesh coloured potato. The variety is well suited to general market and yields well.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Quality Attributes Skin Colour
White
Tuber Shape
Oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of Shape
Very Even
Flesh Colour
Cream
Eye Depth
Shallow
Dry Matter
20%
Carbohydrate
17%
Cooking Attributes Manhattan is suitable for Mash, Baking, Roast, Boiling and Microwave. A firm cooking type potato with a good taste and texture. Very good all round potato. Suggested cooking styles
BAKE/ROAST
WEDGES
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Slightly Susceptible
Tuber Blight
Susceptible
Common Scab
Moderate Resistance
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Moderate Resistance
Potato Virus Y
Moderately Susceptible
Gangrene Black Leg
Moderate Resistance
PCN RO1
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Slightly Susceptible
PCN Pallida (2,3)
Susceptible
Silver Scurf
Slightly Susceptible
Black Dot
Slightly Susceptible
Dry Rot
Moderate Resistance
Medium
Maturity
Early Main Crop
Damage Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Yield
High
Bruising Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Manhattan is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Manhattan 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 is a white flesh coloured potato. 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
MASH
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
Moderate Resistance
Yield
Very High
Bruising Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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. 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
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Moderate Resistance
Tuber Blight
High Resistance
Common Scab
High Resistance
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
High Resistance
Rhizoctonia
High Resistance
Potato Virus Y
Medium Resistance
Blackleg
High Resistance
PCN RO1, 4(A)
Resistant
Foliage Blight
Moderate Resistance
PCN Pallida (2,3)
Silver Scurf
Internal Rust Spot
High Resistance
Maturity
Main Crop
Damage Resistance
Yield
Medium to High
Bruising Resistance
Storability
Good
Dry Rot
Resistant
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Long
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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 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. 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
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Slightly Susceptible Common Scab
Slight Resistance
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 Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes
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P E L I K A N DESCRIPTION
Pelikan is a bright skinned and white flesh potato. The variety is well suited to general processing, particularly crisping.
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
22%
Carbohydrate
17%
Cooking Attributes Pelikan is suited to frying, dry baking and roasting is good enough to display as a washed product. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour. Suggested cooking styles
BAKE/ROAST
FRY/CHIPS
BOIL
WEDGES
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Tuber Blight
High Resistance
Common Scab
Moderate Resistance
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Moderate Resistance
Gangrene
High Resistance
Potato Virus Y
High Resistance
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 Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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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P I N K
G Y P S Y
[SYMPHONIA X SPEY] DESCRIPTION
A specialty early maincrop variety producing good yields of attractive pink oval tuber with a white eye. Pink Gypsy is a robust variety with good all-round disease resistance.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Quality Attributes Skin Colour
Red parti- colour
Tuber Shape
Oval Long
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of Shape
Good
Flesh Colour
White
Eye Depth
Very Shallow
Dry Matter
Medium
Carbohydrate
Medium-High
Cooking Attributes Pink Gypsy is a speciality, early maincrop variety producing good yields of attractive pink oval tubers with a uniform white splash around the eye. Suggested cooking styles
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
FRY/CHIPS
WEDGES
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Good Resistance
Tuber Blight
Moderate Resistance
Common Scab
Good Resistance
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Moderate Resistance
Gangrene
Moderate Resistance
Potato Virus Y
Moderately Susceptible
Black Leg
Moderate Resistance
PCN RO1
Partial Resistance
Foliage Blight
Slightly Susceptible
PCN Pallida (2,3)
Partial Resistance
Silver Scurf
Good Resistance
Black Dot
Good Resistance
Dry Rot
Moderate Resistance
Black Scurf
Good Resistance
Dormancy
Good long-term
Maturity
Early - Main Crop
Damage Resistance
Good resistance Good resistance
Yield
Good
Agronomic Attributes
Bruising Resistance
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes
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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 is a yellow flesh potato. 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
MASH
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
Slight Resistance
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 Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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 is a cream to white flesh coloured potato. 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 a general bulk market variety and is suited to boiling for mashing. it will also suit dry baking, roasting and microwave use. A firm cooking type with a standard potato flesh. Suggested cooking styles
MASH
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
Moderate Resistance
Yield
Very High
Bruising Resistance
Moderate Resistance
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/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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V I Z Z E L L E DESCRIPTION
Vizzelle is a main crop season variety with high yields, oval tubers and a light yellow flesh. with a very low carbohydrate level.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Quality Attributes Skin Colour
White
Tuber Shape
Oval
Skin Texture
Smooth
Uniformity of Shape
Very Even
Flesh Colour
Light Yellow
Eye Depth
Shallow
Dry Matter
18%
Carbohydrate
13%
Cooking Attributes Vizzelle is primarily for salad making and boiling. A pleasant waxy texture with good taste and no break down after boiling. Suggested cooking styles
MASH
BAKE/ROAST
MICROWAVE
BOIL
SALAD
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Slight Resistance
Tuber Blight
Susceptible
Common Scab
Resistant
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Slightly Susceptible
Potato Virus Y
Moderately Susceptible
Gangrene Black Leg
Resistant
PCN RO1
High Resistance
Foliage Blight
Slightly Susceptible
PCN Pallida (2,3)
Slightly Susceptible
Silver Scurf
High Resistance
Leaf Blight
Slightly Susceptible
Dry Rot
Slightly Susceptible
Medium
Maturity
Main Crop
Damage Resistance
Slightly Susceptible
Yield
Exceptionally High
Bruising Resistance
Slightly Susceptible
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Vizelle is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Vizelle 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. Wega is a yellow skin and flesh potato. 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
Bumble Bee/Dark Yellow
Eye Depth
Shallow
Dry Matter
17%
Carbohydrate
13%
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
MASH
MICROWAVE
BOIL
GROWER INFORMATION
Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab
Tuber Blight
Resistant
Common Scab
Moderate Resistance
Potato Leaf Roll Virus
Moderate Resistance
Gangrene
High Resistance
Potato Virus Y
High Resistance
Black Leg
Resistant
PCN RO1 , 4(A)
Resistant
Foliage Blight
High Resistance
PCN Pallida (2,3)
Silver Scurf
Dry Rot
Moderate Resistance
Short - Medium
Maturity
Main Crop
Damage Resistance
Very Good
Yield
Extremely High
Bruising Resistance
Very Low
Agronomic Attributes Dormancy
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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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2
active ingredients
2
modes of action
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