Sevilla
A maincrop potato variety with good underwater weight, delicious flavour and natural protection against late blight in foliage.
- Late blight resistant
- Low nitrogen requirement
- Good drought tolerance
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Sevilla best suited?
Sevilla is a maincrop variety for the French fries processing industry, with very good French fry quality and good dry matter distribution.
What characterizes the growth and development of Sevilla?
Sevilla is a maincrop variety characterized by rather rapid initial development and relatively good, sturdy foliage. The variety produces rather large, oval tubers with fairly high tuber set and relatively good regularity of tuber shape, and it has long dormancy. Sevilla is susceptible during harvesting, so careful lifting is strongly recommended.
What virus and disease resistances does Sevilla have?
Sevilla has strong late blight resistance in its foliage and shows limited susceptibility to spraing.
Which regions is Sevilla suited to?
Due to its drought tolerance and low nitrogen requirement, Sevilla can be widely used, including in regions where drought stress is playing an increasing greater role, such as in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean area. Its strong late blight resistance in its foliage further enhances the variety's suitability for areas with higher disease prevalance. Sevilla is commercially grown in several European countries.
Would you like to know more about the Sevilla?
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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