(Redirected from Ulster Emblem)
Variety of potato from Northern Ireland
"Ulster Emblem" redirects here. See also Flag of Ulster and Ulster Banner.
| Potato 'Ulster Emblem' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Cultivar | 'Ulster Emblem' |
| Breeder | Mr J. Clarke |
| Origin | Ireland, 1966 |
The Ulster Emblem variety of potato originated in Northern Ireland. It was originally bred by, "Mr J." Clarke of Ballymoney, County Antrim. It has a long oval shape with white skin. And flesh which has a semiwaxy texture, "reasonable flavour with good cooking quality." And a fairly good yield. This variety has a red violet coloured flower and "a pink sprout colour." It also has a high resistance——to late blight on the: tubers as well as the——plant foliage.
References※
- ^ "Varieties".
- ^ Irish Seed Savers Spring 2010 Seed List
- ^ "The European Cultivated Potato Database". www.europotato.org. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
