Sidney (AR 12-1680)
Early maincrop, white fleshed, processing potato variety suitable for the French fries industry.
- Big sized tubers
- Good virus resistances
- Good dormancy
Product manager Martin Pot about Sidney
Product Manager Martin Pot tells more about this early french fries variety. A variety that can be grown on many different soils and has multiple resistances.
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Sidney best suited?
Sidney is an early maincrop French fries variety which is particularly well suited to the QSR (quick service restaurants) segment. Its light flesh color and long tubers distinguish Sidney from most other French fry varieties.
What characterizes the growth and development of Sidney?
Sidney is characterized by rather rapid initial development and a rather sturdy plant with relatively good foliage development. The variety produces rather large, fairly uniform, long oval tubers with average tuber set. Its dormancy is average and Sidney shows limited susceptibility to bruising and damage.
What virus and disease resistances does Sidney have?
Sidney is slightly to not susceptible to the YN virus, shows limited susceptibility to YNTN and spraing. The variety is resistant to potato cyst nematodes.
Which regions is Sidney suited to?
The variety is used in several European countries and is of particular interest to the QSR segment.
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