Potato 'Ulster Emblem' | |
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Genus | Solanum |
Species | Solanum tuberosum |
Cultivar | 'Ulster Emblem' |
Breeder | Mr J. Clarke |
Origin | Ireland, 1966 |
The Ulster Emblem variety of potato originated in Northern Ireland. It was originally bred by Mr J. Clarke of Ballymoney, County Antrim. [1] It has a long oval shape with white skin and flesh which has a semiwaxy texture, reasonable flavour with good cooking quality, and a fairly good yield. [2] This variety has a red violet coloured flower and a pink sprout colour. It also has a high resistance to late blight on the tubers as well as the plant foliage. [3]
Potato 'Ulster Emblem' | |
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Genus | Solanum |
Species | Solanum tuberosum |
Cultivar | 'Ulster Emblem' |
Breeder | Mr J. Clarke |
Origin | Ireland, 1966 |
The Ulster Emblem variety of potato originated in Northern Ireland. It was originally bred by Mr J. Clarke of Ballymoney, County Antrim. [1] It has a long oval shape with white skin and flesh which has a semiwaxy texture, reasonable flavour with good cooking quality, and a fairly good yield. [2] This variety has a red violet coloured flower and a pink sprout colour. It also has a high resistance to late blight on the tubers as well as the plant foliage. [3]