Challenger is an early maincrop variety. This variety is particularily suitable for french fries. Tubers have good resistance to splitting and some resistance to bruising. Trials have found good resistance to dry rot, silver scurf, common scab and skin spot. Tests for resistance to potato cyst nematode demonstrated susceptibility to both Globodera rostochiensis Ro1 and Globodera pallida Pa 2/3, 1.
Aziza x Victoria
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|Shape of tuber||Oval|
|Colour of skin||Yellow|
|Colour of flesh||Light yellow|
|Height of plants||Medium - tall|
|Colour of flower||White|
|Frequency of berries||Medium|
Resistance to Damage, Pests and Diseases.
Results of National List or Potato Council Independent Variety Trials
Variety information last modified on 26th of September, 2011