DRAGA HAS EXCELLENT STORING AND HANDLING QUALITIES
MAKING IT ONE OF THE MAIN EXPORT VARIETIES.
Parentage
SVP 50-2017 x MPI 19268
Breeder
HZPC, Netherlands
Breeder's Representative
HZPC, Netherlands
Maturity
Early to main crop
Yield
Consistent performer, medium yield
Tubers
Medium to large uniform tubers
Round shape
Cream skinned with creamy-white flesh
Medium depth eyes
Eating Quality
Suitable for early and main washing and pre-packing
markets. Draga has excellent storing and handling
qualities making it one of the main export varieties.
Virus Diseases
Moderate resistance to viruses.
Other Diseases
Slightly susceptible to leaf blight, good resistance to
tuber blight.
Good resistance to common scab, susceptible to
powdery scab. Resistant to dry rot (fusarium).
