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Spunta

Spunta is a medium-early, predominantly waxy (to slightly floury) potato variety. The tuber shape is long-oval, slightly recurved and pointed. It has an extremely high tuber yield and good drought and heat resistance. Therefore, it is also very suitable for cultivation in hot climates and countries. Spunta is mostly used for fresh consumption.

Profile
Maturity
medium early
Tubers
long oval, slightly recurved and pointed, very shallow-eyed
Flesh color
light yellow
Skin
light yellow and smooth
Yield
very high (111% of Bintje)
Germ
purple, conical, medium hairy
Flower
rare, white
Herb
good ground cover
Late blight
moderately sensitive
Tuber rot
sensitive
Potato scab
moderately sensitive
Potato cancer
not sensitive
Nematodes
sensitive
Virus Yn
moderately sensitive
Dormancy
medium to long
Cooking Characteristics
Cooking type
Cooking type BC mainly firm to slightly floury, very slight blackening after cooking
Usage
fresh consumption
Shelf life
low
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