Jamaica (AR 14-0334)
An early traditional and retail potato variety with a good skin finish and size.
- Good yield
- Good skin finish
- Good size
Frequently Asked Questions
Which segment is Jamaica suitable for?
Jamaica is an early variety for traditional cultivation and the retail sector. The variety is suitable for the fresh produce sector and stands out for its early tuber set, good yield, attractive appearance, large tubers and good skin finish.
What characterises Jamaica’s growth and development?
Jamaica is characterised by rapid initial development and fairly good foliage development. The plant is moderately sturdy and produces oval to long oval, large tubers with average tuber set and good regularity of tuber shape.
What makes Jamaica suitable for the fresh produce sector?
Jamaica combines a good yield with an attractive appearance. The large tubers and good skin finish make the variety suitable for the retail and traditional fresh produce sectors.
What resistances does Jamaica have?
Jamaica is resistant to wart disease (F1) and is slightly to not susceptible to the Yn virus. The variety also shows limited susceptibility to Yntn (tuber), spraing and late blight in the tuber. The variety is highly susceptible to late blight in the foliage and susceptible to potato cyst nematode (Ro 1/4) and scab.
Which regions is Jamaica suitable for?
Jamaica is suitable for early-growing areas throughout Europe.
Would you like to know more about the Jamaica (AR 14-0334)?
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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