Agata
First early, rather firm cooking ware potato variety with an attractive smooth skin and a high yield.
- Uniform tuber shape and size
- Good virus resistances
- Good tolerance against bruising and damage
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Agata best suited?
Agata is a first early, rather firm cooking ware potato variety for the retail sector and the traditional market. With its attractive smooth yellow skin and excellent skin finish, the variety performs strongly in the fresh produce sector. Agata stands out as a ware potato with a high yield early in the season.
What characterizes the growth and development of Agata?
Agata is characterized by rapid initial development and good final foliage development. The variety produces relatively large, oval tubers with a high tuber set with good regularity of tuber shape. Dormancy is short, making the variety suitable for early marketing.
How does Agata stand out in use and storage?
Agata is primarily intended for early sales, and not for long-term storage due to its short dormancy. The variety has low susceptibility to bruising and damage, which is a clear advantage during harvesting and transport.
What virus and disease resistances does Agata have?
Agata is slightly to not susceptible to the YNTN virus and shows limited susceptibility to the YN virus and leafroll virus. The variety is also resistant to potato cyst nematodes and wart disease.
Which regions is Agata suited to?
Thanks to its early maturing period and adaptability to various growing conditions, Agata is a variety with broad geographical suitability. The variety has proven its value in Europe but is also grown in non-European countries. The combination of early yield and attractive appearance makes Agata an excellent choice for markets supplying fresh potatoes early in the season.
Would you like to know more about the Agata?
The best way to guarantee a good harvest and the best return on your investment is to start out with healthy, high-quality seed potatoes and expert advice. At Agrico, we are committed to and invest in knowledge and research. This has enabled us to cultivate a wide range of unique potato varieties that display effective resistance, strong variety characteristics and a high yield. Naturally, the seed potatoes we supply are fully certified.
If you have any specific questions about the Agataor would like to know what Agrico can do for you with respect to varieties, please feel free to contact us.
