Lugano
Early maincrop, yellow flesh processing variety with good resistances to potato cyst nematodes.
- Large tubers
- Multiple resistances
- Good storability
Suggested fertiliser treatment
Nitrogen: standard advice.
Phosphate: standard advice.
Potassium: standard advice +20% to influence bruising and harvest damage.
Plant spacing
35/45mm: 25cm (44,500 plants/Ha).
45/55mm: 28cm (39,500 plants/Ha).
Herbicide sensitivity
Metribuzin (Sencorex) can be used.
Fungicides
Maintain a preventative spray program for Foliage Blight.
Storage
Long dormancy and is suitable for long term storage.
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