Evolution

A second early ware potato variety with an attractive dark red skin and early a good yield.

  • Uniform tuber size
  • Large tubers
  • Early yield
  • Good scab resistance
  • Firm foliage
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An early variety with a high yield, large, uniform tubers and a beautiful dark red skin. With strong scab resistance, high tuber numbers and good yield, this variety is ideal for growers. These uniform early red giants are highly sought-after in the red-skin market. 

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Plant and tuber characteristics

  • Maturity
    second early / 6,5
  • Light sprout colour
    green red / GR
  • Flower colour
    light purple / LP
  • Number of berries
    above average / 5
  • Foliage - initial development
    quite fast / 7,5
  • Foliage - final development
    good / 8
  • Foliage - firmness
    average / 6,5
  • Skin colour
    red / R
  • Flesh colour
    light yellow / 6
  • Skin finish
    good / 7
  • Tuber shape
    oval long / OL
  • Regularity of tuber shape
    quite regular / 6
  • Tuberisation
    quite high / 7
  • Tuber size
    large / 8
  • Regularity of size
    quite regular / 6,5
  • Dormancy
    short / 4

Sensitivity and quality

  • Secondary growth
    quite sensitive / 6
  • Black spot (internal bruising)
    slightly sensitive / 7
  • Growth cracks
    quite sensitive / 6
  • Harvest damage
    slightly sensitive / 7
  • Metribuzin - pre-emergence
    slightly sensitive / 7
  • Metribuzin - post-emergence
    slightly sensitive / 7,5
  • Ethylene
    5% to 15% more tubers / 6
  • Underwater weight
    343
  • Dry matter content
    18,9%
  • Cooking type
    rather floury / B
  • Discolouration (after cooking)
    quite sensitive / 6
  • Raw discolouration
    - / -
  • Fries quality
    unsuitable / 4,5
  • Dry matter distribution
    - / -
  • Crisping quality
    unsuitable / 4
  • TGA-level
    8

Resistances

  • Virus - Leaf roll
    - / -
  • Virus - Yn
    susceptible / 5,5
  • Virus - Yntn (tuber)
    slightly susceptible / 7
  • Spraing
    susceptible / 5
  • Late blight - foliage
    very susceptible / 4
  • Late blight - tuber
    slightly susceptible / 6
  • Fusarium
    slightly susceptible / 6
  • Common scab
    slightly susceptible / 6
  • Powdery scab
    slightly susceptible / 6,5
  • Black dot
    slightly susceptible / 6
  • Wart disease F1
    moderately susceptible / 8
  • Wart disease F6
    resistant / 10
  • Wart disease F18
    - / -
  • Golden nematode Ro 1/4
    resistant / 9
  • Golden nematode Ro 2/3
    moderately susceptible / 6
  • White nematode Pa 2
    field resistant / 7
  • White nematode Pa 3
    moderately susceptible / 5

Frequently Asked Questions

For which market segment is Evolution best suited?

Evolution is a second early red-skinned ware variety for the traditional market. The variety stands out because of its large, uniform tubers with striking dark-red skin, a high yield early in the season and good scab resistance. Evolution is aimed at red-skinned markets that value early availability, large and uniform tubers.

What characterizes the growth and development of Evolution?

Evolution is characterized by fairly rapid initial development and rather good foliage development. The variety produces large, fairly uniform, long oval tubers with quite a high tuber set and fairly good regularity of tuber shape.

What makes Evolution unusual for red-skinned markets?

Evolution is red, large and uniform. The dark-red skin color is striking and makes the potato stand out. The early harvest in combination with large, uniform tubers makes the variety particularly appealing to markets that require an early supply of premium red-skinned potatoes.

What virus and disease resistances does Evolution have?

Evolution shows limited susceptibility to the YNTN virus and has good scab resistance. The variety is resistant to potato cyst nematodes.

Which regions is Evolution suited to?

Evolution is aimed at traditional markets worldwide where large red-skinned potatoes are in demand, particularly in Europe, the Middle East and other markets with a preference for red-skinned ware varieties. The early maturing period and short dormancy also make the variety interesting for regions with a double growing season.

Would you like to know more about the Evolution?

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 Evolutionor would like to know what Agrico can do for you with respect to varieties, please feel free to contact us.

Olaf van Campen
Product Manager
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