Alouette
An early maincrop, versatile, red skin ware potato variety, resilient to late blight in foliage and tuber, and suitable for conventional and organic production.
- Uniform tuber shape and size
- Suitable for cooking and home baked products
- Good drought tolerance
Product manager Adrie Omtzigt about Alouette
Product manager Adrie Omtzigt explains that this red-skinned Next Generation variety is well suitable for both organic and conventional production, even in warmer climats.
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Alouette best suited?
Alouette is an early maincrop, versatile, red-skinned ware variety suited to both traditional markets and the retail sector, thanks to its versatility in culinary use. The variety is one of Agrico's Next Generation varieties, characterized by strong late blight resistance in both the foliage and tuber.
What characterizes the growth and development of Alouette?
Alouette is characterized by rapid initial development and a fairly sturdy plant with good final foliage development. The variety produces relatively large, regular long oval tubers with an average tuber set and good skin finish. It has good drought tolerance, making the variety suitable for more challenging growing conditions.
What virus and disease resistances does Alouette have?
Alouette is one of our Next Generation varieties, with late blight resistance in foliage and tuber. The variety is also slightly to not susceptible to the YN virus. Alouette is resistant to potato cyst nematodes and wart disease. The variety also shows limited susceptibility to fusarium, common scab and powdery scab.
Which regions is Alouette suited to?
Alouette can be widely used and is sold in several European countries. Its combination of blight resistance, drought tolerance and excellent performance in warmer conditions makes the variety appealing in both Northwestern Europe and regions with higher disease prevalence or warmer summers.
Would you like to know more about the Alouette?
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 Arizonaor would like to know what Agrico can do for you with respect to varieties, please feel free to contact us.
