Diamant
A versatile, early maincrop potato variety with good heat tolerance, a high yield and suitable for home fries.
- Excellent frying quality
- Good virus resistances
- Suitable for a second crop
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Diamant best suited?
Diamant is a versatile, early maincrop variety for the traditional market, with good heat tolerance and above-average frying quality. The variety is suitable for processing into home fries and for various culinary uses. An additional characteristic is its suitability for a second crop, making the variety particularly interesting for regions with a double cultivation season.
What characterizes the growth and development of Diamant?
Diamant is characterized by fairly rapid initial development and a sturdy, well-developed plant. The variety produces large, oval tubers with a rather high tuber set and fairly good regularity of tuber shape. Its dormancy is relatively short and the variety shows limited susceptibility to growth cracks.
Why is Diamant suitable for a second crop?
Because of the variety's relatively short dormancy and early foliage development, Diament can be used as seed potatoes for a second crop. This makes the variety attractive for regions with long growing seasons, such as in parts of Southern Europe and Latin America. Its good heat tolerance further enhances its suitability for warmer growing conditions.
What virus and disease resistances does Diamant have?
Diamant has good virus resistances and shows limited susceptibility to YN, YNTN and leafroll. The variety is resistant to potato cyst nematodes and wart disease, and also shows limited late blight resistance in both foliage and tubers.
Which regions is Diamant suited to?
Diamant can be widely used in traditional markets worldwide, particularly due to its heat tolerance and its suitability for a second crop. The variety performs well in regions with a long or warm growing season and has proven potential in traditional markets in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.
Would you like to know more about the Diamant?
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.
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