Ulster Emblem potato
| Potato 'Ulster Emblem' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Cultivar | 'Ulster Emblem' |
| Breeder | Mr J. Clarke |
| Origin | Ireland, 1966 |
The Ulster Emblem variety of potatoes originated in Northern Ireland. It was originally bred by Mr J. Clarke of Ballymoney, Co. 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 well as the plant foliage.[3]
References
- ↑ http://www.europotato.org/display_description.php?variety_name=ULSTER%20EMBLEM
- ↑ Irish Seed Savers Spring 2010 Seed List
- ↑ "The European Cultivated Potato Database". www.europotato.org. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
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