Robinson: Protected Varieties, Sierra - PEI Potatoes, Potato Produce Sales, Protected Varieties, Farming, and Protectants

Maturity

Approximately 10 to 14 days later than Yukon Gold

Yield

Excellent yield potential; 70% to 80% of the tubers are in the 2 1Ú4" to 3 1/2" range

Tuber attributes

Shape/size	Round-oblong; uniform in both type and size
Flesh colour	Yellow
Skin colour	White; very bright appearance
Eye set	Shallow
Specific gravity	Similar to Yukon Gold
Dormancy	Similar to Yukon Gold

Marketability

Yellow fleshed tablestock market

Susceptibility/
tolerance

Excellent tolerance to drought and to potato leafroll virus (PLRV)