Corsica
An early maincrop crisping potato variety with a good yield and a good dry matter content.
- Excellent crisping quality
- Good storability
- Uniform tuber size
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Corsica best suited?
Corsica is an early maincrop crisping potato variety for the processing sector, with excellent crisping quality because of its high underwater weight, good regularity of tuber shape and stable yield.
What characterizes the growth and development of Corsica?
Corsica is characterized by fairly rapid initial development and a relatively sturdy plant with good final foliage development. The variety produces rather large, round oval tubers with quite high tuber set and good regularity of tuber shape.
What are Corsica's strengths for the potato crisps industry?
Corsica has excellent crisping quality and a high dry matter content, which results in a good yield in the processing plant. Its fairly long dormancy means the variety stores well, supporting processing continuity over a longer season. Good resistance to fusarium and common scab contributes to stable batch quality.
What virus and disease resistances does Corsica have?
Corsica is resistant to potato cyst nematodes and wart disease, and shows limited susceptibility to YN virus, fusarium and common scab.
Which regions is Corsica suited to?
As a crisping variety, Corsica is well suited for use in Europe's crisp-processing regions.
Would you like to know more about the Corsica?
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