GWENNE
SALAD POTATO VARIETY
- GWENNE is a table variety closely related to the segment of salad with a very nice skin finish.
- Second early to main crop with a high yield, it is a variety very much appreciated from growers for its high reliability.
- GWENNE is particularly adapted to the production of “Babies".
- On the top of its good performance at storage, GWENNE shows a very low sensitivity to greening.
PLANT & TUBER
| FOLIAGE MATURITY | MEDIUM LATE |
|---|---|
| EMERGENCE | FAST |
| PLANT VIGOUR | FAIRLY HIGH |
| SKIN COLOUR | YELLOW |
| FLESH COLOUR | YELLOW |
| TUBER SHAPE | LONG OVAL |
| SHAPE UNIFORMITY | VERY GOOD |
| EYE DEPTH | VERY SHALLOW |
| TUBER SIZE | MEDIUM |
| TUBER SET | HIGH |
DISEASES
| RESISTANCE TO FOLIAGE LATE BLIGHT | LOW |
|---|---|
| RESISTANCE TO TUBER LATE BLIGHT | FAIRLY LOW |
| RESISTANCE TO PITTED COMMON SCAB | FAIRLY LOW |
| RESISTANCE TO NETTED COMMON SCAB | FAIRLY HIGH |
| RESISTANCE TO PVY | MODERATE |
| RESISTANCE TO PVYntn | VERY HIGH |
| RESISTANCE TO PCN G.rostochiensis (Ro1-4) | FULL |
| RESISTANCE TO PCN G.pallida (Pa2-3) | NULL |
| RESISTANCE TO WART pathovar 1 | NULL |
| RESISTANCE TO EARLY BLIGHT | HIGH |
QUALITY
| YIELD | VERY HIGH |
|---|---|
| DRY MATTER CONTENT | MEDIUM (18-20%) |
| COOKING TYPE | A-B |
| DISINTEGRATION | VERY SLIGHT |
| AFTER COOKING DARKENING | VERY SLIGHT |
| FRYING COLOUR at harvest | MEDIUM |
| STORAGE ABILITY | HIGH |
PHYSIOLOGY
| DORMANCY | FAIRLY LONG |
|---|---|
| RESISTANCE TO EXTERNAL DAMAGE | FAIRLY HIGH |
| RESISTANCE TO INTERNAL DAMAGE | HIGH |
| RESISTANCE TO INTERNAL RUST SPOT | VERY HIGH |
| RESISTANCE TO DESPROUTING | MODERATE |
Cooking Instruction
Hob
For boiled
Place potatoes in a saucepan. Add just enough cold water to cover them in full. Cover with a lid, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 - 20 mins or until tender. Drain well before serving.
Steam
For steamed
Place potatoes in a steamer above a pan of boiling water. Cover with a lid and steam for 15 - 20 mins or until tender.
Stand for 2 mins before serving
Oven
For roast potatoes
Adjust oven rack to lowest position. Pre-heat oven. Pour 2 - 4 tablespoons of sunflower oil into roasting tin and place it into oven.
Either use whole or cut large ones in half. Put potatoes into the hot roasting tin. If halved, place the cut side down. Return to the oven and roast for 30 - 40 mins, turning potatoes occasionally until tender and golden.
Microwave
Microwave
Place 375grams into a microwaveable container. Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook on full power.
Stand for 1 minute after heating
800W microwave - 9 mins
900W microwave - 8 mins
