Riviera
A first early ware potato variety with an attractive skin, excellent heat tolerance, good virus resistance and early a good yield.
- Large tubers
- Beautiful appearance
- Good virus resistances
Product manager Peter Geluk about Riviera
Riviera is a traditional consumption variety for the early segment. Our Product Manager Peter Geluk will tell more about the resistances, the early yield and the cultivation.
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Riviera best suited?
Riviera is a first early ware variety for the traditional market, with excellent skin quality, good virus resistances and heat tolerance. The variety delivers good early yields, with large tubers and an attractive appearance.
What characterizes the growth and development of Riviera?
Riviera is characterized by relatively rapid initial development and a moderately sturdy plant. The variety produces rather large, fairly uniform oval round tubers with relatively low tuber set and good regularity of tuber shape. Its skin finish is excellent and the variety shows limited susceptibility to bruising.
What makes Riviera stand out in warm climate zones?
Riviera has excellent heat tolerance and good virus resistances, allowing the variety to perform well in warmer growing regions. As one of the earliest varieties in Agrico's portfolio, it is particularly suited to export markets that require early-season supply.
What virus and disease resistances does Riviera have?
Riviera is slightly to not susceptible to the YN virus, shows limited susceptibility to YNTN and leafroll, and has good virus resistance. The variety is resistant to potato cyst nematodes.
Which regions is Riviera suited to?
Riviera is primarily aimed at export markets in the Middle East, North Africa, and other warm growing regions where early potatoes are in demand. Heat tolerance and excellent skin quality make the variety especially appealing to markets outside Northwest Europe. The variety is also grown in Southern Europe for the early fresh produce sector.
Would you like to know more about the Riviera?
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.
