The Cosmos potato is a second early variety from the Netherlands, producing high yields of waxy, yellow-skinned tubers with shallow eyes and yellow flesh. It is ideal for fresh market, baking, chips, and boiling. Cosmos offers moderate resistance to common diseases such as late blight and common scab, with medium dormancy for good storage potential. This versatile variety performs well in both conventional and organic farming systems.
Morphological Characteristics
- Tuber shape: Oval to round
- Skin color: Yellow
- Flesh color: Yellow
- Eye depth: Shallow
- Skin texture: Smooth
- Flower color: White
Agronomic Characteristics
- Maturity: Second early
- Yield potential: High
- Plant habit: Erect
- Dormancy: Medium
- Market use: Ideal for fresh market, baking, and processing
- Texture: Waxy
- Best uses: Baking, chips, and boiling
- Dry matter content: Medium
Disease and Pest Resistance
- Late blight (foliage): Moderate resistance
- Tuber blight: Moderate resistance
- Common scab: Moderate resistance
- Blackleg: Moderate resistance
- PVY (Potato virus Y): Moderate resistance
