Lugano
Early maincrop, yellow flesh processing potato variety with good resistances to potato cyst nematodes.
- Large tubers
- Multiple resistances
- Good storability
- Excellent frying quality
- Strong dormancy
Big, yellow and fry-tastic!
The power of innovation
Discover the power of Lugano, the potato variety that is popular because of its impressive nematode resistance. With large tubers and excellent processing properties, Lugano is a great choice for the French fries industry and traditional markets. This variety, with a strong plant, potato cyst nematode and wart disease resistances, plus excellent dormancy, is a favorite with growers and the potato industry. Experience great results with Lugano!
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Lugano best suited?
Lugano is a maincrop processing variety with yellow flesh for the French fries industry and the traditional market. The variety produces large tubers, excellent French fries quality and exceptionally broad virus resistance.
What characterizes the growth and development of Lugano?
Lugano is characterized by fairly rapid initial development and a rather sturdy plant with good final foliage development. The variety produces large, fairly uniform, long oval tubers with a rather low tuber set and good regularity of tuber shape. Its long dormancy simplifies storage planning.
What makes Lugano's resistance profile unique?
Lugano has impressive nematode resistance and is resistant to both potato cyst nematodes and wart disease. Aviko Potato describes Lugano as a variety with very good resistances and reliable processing performance in their factories. This combination of broad resistance and consistent quality makes Lugano attractive for a wide range of areas.
What virus and disease resistances does Lugano have?
Lugano has broad resistance to potato cyst nematodes and wart disease. The variety is slightly to not susceptible to fusarium and shows limited susceptibility to spraing.
Which regions is Lugano suited to?
Lugano can be used in the French fry producing regions in Europe and beyond, particularly in areas where nematodes and wart disease pose major challenges. The broad resistance makes the variety an appealing choice for growers seeking reliability in more difficult areas. The variety is actively promoted in several European countries.
Would you like to know more about the Lugano?
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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