Libero

A Parkland potato variety with smooth russet skin well suited for the fresh market

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Libero

Libero is a early maturing variety well suited for the fresh market with good frying capabilities.

Tubers are long-oval with a uniform russet skin and light yellow flesh color. Baked, roasted, boiled, mashed, or as fresh cut fries the Libero can do it all.

  • Market outlets: fresh market, processing
  • Maturity: medium early
  • Average yield: average
  • Crossing: AR 98-0813 x Innovator
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Quality

  • Tuber shape: long oval
  • Eye depth: shallow
  • Skin color: russet
  • Flesh color: light yellow
  • Dry matter percent: 22

Agronomy

  • Dormancy: long
  • Tuber number: average
  • Resistance to damage: somewhat susceptible
  • Resistance to bruising: good
  • Secondary growth: quite sensitive
  • Flower colour: purple

Disease resistance

  • Late blight (foliage blight): somewhat susceptible
  • Common scab: quite resistant
  • Virus PVV: good resistance
  • Tuber blight: slightly susceptible
  • PCN - Ro1 & Ro4: resistant
  • Virus Yntn: good resistance
  • Fusarium (Dy Rot): good resistance
  • Leaf Roll Virus: very resistant

Cultivation recommendation

Wait at least 3 weeks after haulm killing before harvesting to minimize harvest damage.

Harvest Picture Better West Edm
Adam Nelubowich

Would you like to know more about Libero?

Parkland Potato Varieties goes beyond just supplying high-quality seed potatoes like Libero. We are involved with our customers and provide comprehensive advice in several areas. We have innovative varieties, extensive quality assurance, and are committed to fast and reliable delivery in Northern America.

If you have a specific question or would like to know what Parkland Potato Varieties can do for you, please feel free to contact us.

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