The Bildtstar potato is a late-maturing Dutch variety with red skin and yellow flesh. It is known for its excellent consumption quality and good storability, lasting well into spring. However, it is susceptible to potato blight in both leaves and tubers.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Shape: Round to oval
- Skin Color: Red
- Flesh Color: Yellow
- Eye Depth: Shallow (easy to peel)
- Texture: Firm (holds shape well after cooking)
- Cooking Type: Waxy (good for boiling, frying, and salads)
- Yield: High (produces a good number of tubers)
- Storage: Stores well until spring with minimal sprouting
Disease Resistance & Susceptibility:
- Potato Blight (Late Blight): Susceptible (both in leaves and tubers)
- Common Scab: Moderately resistant
- Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) Ro1, Ro4: Susceptible
- Dry Rot: Susceptible
- Blackleg: Susceptible (can be affected in humid conditions)
- Virus Resistance (PVY, PLRV, etc.): Moderate resistance
- Storage Diseases (Sprouting, Internal Defects): Good storage capability
