Esmee
A second early ware variety with a nice red skin, good heat tolerance and a good yield.
Suitable markets
Traditional
Retail
Fresh
Product manager Martin Pot about Esmee
Our product manager Martin Pot tells you more about the variety Esmee. This variety has a yellow flesh and is rather firm cooking.
Background
This variety is a cross between Laura and Rodeo. Laura is a frequently used parent in various potato breeding programs. The variety has a very solid shape, a beautiful red skin and yellow flesh. Rodeo is a variety known for its capacity for good yields in various climates. This great combination results in an attractive potato – the Esmee variety. This variety is intended for the early red-skinned market and was bred by Agrico Research. It also has other good properties such as excellent consumption quality and good virus resistance, and it is easy to grow.
Esmee is originally a French name that means “beloved” and we believe that it suits this variety well. Esmee is also a common girl’s name and easy to pronounce in many languages.
Would you like to know more about the Esmee?
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 Esmee or would like to know what Agrico can do for you with respect to varieties, please feel free to contact us.
Martin Pot
