Rocket

Proven to be THE earlier of first early varieties. Its firm waxy texture and good flavour when dug green make it ideal for the first early produce market.

Parentage	F12/17 x D42/8
Breeder	PB1 Cambridge
Breeders Rep.	Cygnet Potato Breeders Ltd Scotland
Maturity	First early
Yield	Medium
Tubers	Round tubers. White skin, white flesh, uniform size and shape
Eating quality	Its firm waxy texture and good flavour combine to give the variety excellent cooking qualities early in the season.
Virus diseases	Moderate resistance to PLRV Slightly susceptible to PVY
Other diseases	Susceptible to tuber blight. Susceptible to foliage blight Moderately susceptible to common scab Susceptible to powdery scab
PCN	Resistant to PCN RO1 Partial resistance to PCN Pallida
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