AN ATTRACTIVE MULTIPURPOSE VARIETY GREAT FOR WASHING,
PROCESSING AND EXPORT.
Parentage
Mutation from Delcora
Breeder
A.A. Vollebregt & M.J. de Ruyter, Christchurch
Breeder's Representative
Eurogrow Potatoes
Maturity
Early-main to main crop
Yield
Very high yield, shows excellent drought tolerance.
Tubers
Medium to large tubers
Oval shape
Red skin with cream to light yellow flesh
Medium to shallow eyes
Eating Quality
Suitable for early main and main washing and
pre-packing markets. Also suited for crisps,
French fries and export markets.
Red Ruby is a multi-purpose potato.
Virus Diseases
Good resistance to virus Y and to leafroll virus.
Other Diseases
Very high resistance to leaf blight.
Good resistance to tuber blight.
Good resistance to common scab, moderately
resistant to powdery scab. Slightly susceptible to dry
rot (fusarium).
