Jacky
Jacky is a second early, small-sized seed potato variety with high yields and a fairly floury cooking type.
- High tuberization
- Late blight resistance
- Beautiful baby potatoes
Plentiful, small and beautiful!
The power of innovation
A beautiful variety, characterized by small, attractive tubers, a very high yield and extremely high tuber numbers on each plant. The variety is perfectly suited to the ware potato segment and the convenience market. Jacky has strong late blight resistance in foliage and tuber and is therefore part of Agrico’s Next Generation portfolio. Jacky is an important variety in this segment. The variety offers great added value for both growers and consumers.
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Jacky best suited?
Jacky is a second early, small size variety from Agrico's Next Generation portfolio due to its strong late-blight resistance in both foliage and tuber. The variety has particular value as a new potato for the retail and chilled segments.
What characterizes the growth and development of Jacky?
Jacky is characterized by fairly rapid initial development and a rather sturdy plant. A key characteristic is its exceptionally high tuber set per plant, making it particularly suitable for the production of small tubers for the new potato segment. The variety shows limited susceptibility to bruising and damage, which is of benefit to processing the small tubers.
What makes Jacky unusual as a new potato?
Jacky is highly suitable as a new potato due to its higher tuber set per plant and its attractive small tubers.
What virus and disease resistances does Jacky have?
Jacky has late blight resistance in both the foliage and tuber, which characterizes it as a Next Generation variety.
Which regions is Jacky suited to?
Jacky is primarily aimed at the Western European markets for chilled and premium new potatoes, where there is a growing demand for small, visually appealing table potatoes.
Would you like to know more about the Jacky?
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 Corsica or would like to know what Agrico can do for you with respect to varieties, please feel free to contact us.
