Pomeroy

OriginPomeroy

Breeder                    Northern Ireland Plant Breeding Station

Parentage                  Arma x Cara

Characteristics

Maturity Maincrop
Shape Oval
Skin Colour Cream
Flesh Colour Light yellow
Dry Matter % 22.5

 

Diseases and Pest Information

Foliage Blight Resistant
Virus Moderately susceptible
Potato cyst nematode Resistant to G. rostochiensis
Common Scab Moderately susceptible
Foliage Blight Moderately Resistant
Tuber Blight Resistant
Potato cyst nematode Resistant G. rostochiensis
Wart (European race 1 Immune
Powdery scab Resistant

 

A high yielding maincrop variety. Suitable for Fresh consumption and chipping. Dry matter is high and it fries well before and after storage.