Markies
High yielding, all-round maincrop potato variety for French fries, crisping, fast food (QSR market) and fresh consumption.
- Large tubers
- Multiple virus resistances
- Good storability
Product manager Adrie Omtzigt about Markies
Markies is a variety suitable for the French fries industry. Adrie Omtzigt will explain its good yield, excellent storability and good baking quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Markies best suited?
Markies is a maincrop, high-yielding processing variety that, as an Agrico Original, has earned a reputation as a proven and reliable variety. It is suitable for French fries and potato crisps, as well as for the fast food industry and fresh consumption. Its versatile use makes Markies a flexible variety for multiple outlet channels.
What characterizes the growth and development of Markies?
Markies is characterized by fairly rapid initial development and a sturdy, well-developed plant. The variety produces rather large, uniform, long oval tubers with average tuber set and good regularity of tuber shape. The plant is sturdy and the variety shows limited susceptibility to bruising.
How does Markies perform in storage and processing?
Markies has average dormancy and is known for its good storability. Its French fries quality is excellent and dry matter distribution is good, resulting in consistently high processing yields. As an Agrico Original, Markies has proven its quality in dozens of countries worldwide.
What virus and disease resistances does Markies have?
Markies has broad virus resistances and low susceptibility to leafroll, YN and YNTN. The variety is slightly to not susceptible to fusarium.
Which regions is Markies suited to?
As an Agrico Original, Markies is a globally proven variety, grown across Europe and far beyond. The variety is particularly popular in Western Europe, but has also established itself in Eastern Europe, the Far East, and other traditional markets. Its suitability for several processing segments contributes to its broad geographical reach.
Would you like to know more about the Markies?
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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