The Paradox potato variety is a high-yielding, dual-purpose cultivar developed by the IPM Potato Group, headquartered in Ireland. It is recognized for its robust disease resistance and suitability for both fresh consumption and processing markets. Paradox is valued for its high yield, uniform tuber shape, robust disease resistance, and versatility in culinary applications, making it a strong candidate for both growers and consumers.
Key Characteristics
- Type: Maincrop
- Market Use: Fresh consumption and processing
- Yield: High
- Skin Color: Yellow
- Flesh Color: Yellow
- Tuber Shape: Round-oval
- Tuber Size: Medium to large
- Eyes: Shallow
- Plant Growth: Semi-upright
- Disease Resistance: High resistance to common scab and eelworm; robust disease profile
- Cooking Type: Type B (fairly firm)
