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.

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DESCRIPTION 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.
CATEGORY 1 Fresh Market
CATEGORY 2
PARENTAGE F12/17 x D42/8
OWNERSHIP
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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