The MSW 342-2r clone has been trialed throughout the North America and at present, seed is being increased for commercial use. It has a relatively early maturity and the skin appearence from the field and from storage is good enough to give some consideration to as it does not have skin blotching like other reds and it does achieve good skin set before harvest. Looks like it will be a contender in North America’s red potato market.

Utilization: Fresh Market
Maturity: Maincrop (95-100 DAP)

Yield: High to very high
Skin Color: Red
Flesh Color: White, smooth
Tuber Shape: Round

Tuber Size: Medium to large
Tuber Set: 12-14
Dry Matter: 17.5 - 18.5 %
Dormancy: Long
Storage: Medium to long
Variety Strengths:

  • Semi tolerant to Heat and Drought
  • Resistant to Common scab
  • Skin appearance is bright
  • Very low incidence to Secondary growth, Growth cracks and Hollow heart
  • Resists colour fading in hot soils and following long term storage
  • Resists skinning during harvest better than Chieftain
  • Uniform tuber shape and consistant size
  • Typically has a marketable yield > 80 percent 
  • Requires a wider in row spacing than Chieftain, Norland and LaSoda (11-12 inch)

Disclaimer

"Based on information provided by the breeder, trial data collection and commercial field observations, results may slightly differ on location and crop season."

Real Red

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