Texas (AR 14-3488)
Maincrop, high yielding processing potato variety for the French fries industry which is suitable to grow on different soil types.
- High yield
- High dry matter content
- Multiple wart disease resistances
Frequently Asked Questions
Which segment is Texas suitable for?
Texas is an early maincrop variety for the French fries industry. The variety is suitable for the processing industry and stands out for its high yield, high underwater weight and broad wart disease resistance.
What characterises Texas’ growth and development?
Texas is characterised by fairly rapid initial development and good foliage development. The plant is rather sturdy and produces large, long oval tubers with good regularity of tuber shape.
What makes Texas suitable for the French fries industry?
Texas has a high underwater weight, contributing to good yields for French fries processing. Texas does not have strong resistance to spraing and is therefore not suitable for cultivation on all soil types. The variety’s very good fries quality and high yield make Texas particularly well suited to the French fries industry.
What resistances does Texas have?
Texas has a broad resistance profile.
The variety is resistant to wart diseases (F1, F6 and F18). The variety also shows limited susceptibility to the Yn virus and Yntn (tuber). The variety is susceptible to late blight (in the foliage and tuber) and to spraing.
Would you like to know more about the Texas (AR 14-3488)?
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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