Villetta Rose potato
Red potato variety
Potato 'Villetta Rose' | |
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Genus | Solanum |
Species | Solanum tuberosum |
Hybrid parentage | 'Dark Red Norland' x 'Nordonna' |
Cultivar | 'Villetta Rose' |
Breeder | Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station |
Origin | Madison, Wisconsin, USA in 1994 |
The Villetta Rose is a late maturing red potato variety. It was developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is under plant variety protection. It originated from a cross between Dark Red Norland and Nordonna varieties.[1] 'Villetta Rose' has a medium to long dormancy, stores well and maintains its red color in storage. It is grown for fresh sale and processing including canning.[2]
Botanical Features
- The 'Villetta Rose' plant has medium vigorous vines with a semi-erect growth habit.
- It has dark green leaves and red-purple flowers.
- Tubers are a medium size and have a uniform spherical shape with shallow eyes.
Agricultural Features
- 'Villetta Rose' is resistant to bruising.
- It is moderately resistant to PVY, early blight, pink rot and soft rot.
- It is susceptible to common scab and medium-small tubers may develop skin netting.
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