Esmee
A second early ware potato variety with a nice red skin, good heat tolerance and a good yield.
- Beautiful appearance
- Large tubers
- Multiple virus resistances
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Esmee best suited?
Esmee is a second early red-skinned ware variety for the retail segment and the traditional market. The variety has a beautiful appearance with large tubers, excellent skin quality and a rather firm cooking type.
What characterizes the growth and development of Esmee?
Esmee is characterized by fairly rapid initial development and a fairly study plant with rather good foliage development. The variety produces large, uniform, long oval tubers with average tuber set and good regularity of tuber shape. The skin finish is excellent and the variety shows limited susceptibility to bruising.
How does Esmee stand out as a red-skinned variety?
Esmee stands out through a combination of excellent red skin quality, large tubers and good heat tolerance. This heat tolerance makes the variety particularly interesting for cultivation in warmer climate regions. Its broad virus resistance and strong visual appeal ensure a reliable, attractive product on the shelves.
What virus and disease resistances does Esmee have?
Esmee is slightly to not susceptible to the YN virus and slightly susceptible to YNTN, fusarium and powdery scab. The variety is resistant to wart disease.
Which regions is Esmee suited to?
Esmee can be used in the European retail market for red-skinned ware varieties, while its heat tolerance also makes it appealing for warmer production regions outside Northwestern Europe. The variety has been introduced in several European countries and has potential in export markets requiring red-skinned potatoes with a good appearance.
Would you like to know more about the Esmee?
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