Jacky
A second early, small size ware variety with a high yield and natural resistance against late blight in foliage and tuber.
- Rather floury cooking
- High tuberisation
- Good tolerance against bruising and damage
Suggested fertiliser treatment
Nitrogen: standard advice.
Potassium: standard advice.
Phosphate: standard advice.
Cultivation
It is recommended to apply a seed treatment against Rhizoctonia.
Maintain soil moisture levels through the tuber initiation stage of growth to avoid common scab.
Plant spacing
30/40mm: 17cm (98,000 plants/Ha) for 3 rows in a 1.8m bed.
40/50mm: 19cm (88,000 plants/Ha) for 3 rows in a 1.8m bed.
Fungicides
Continue to monitor Hutton criteria for blight alerts.
Storage
Refrigeration is required for long term storage as the variety has medium dormancy.
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