Dejima is an early-maturing Japanese potato variety known for its high yield, smooth yellow skin, and good taste, widely grown for table use and fresh markets.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Skin: Yellow and smooth
- Flesh: Pale yellow to cream-colored
- Shape: Oval to oblong
- Texture: Firm, good for boiling and frying
- Dormancy: Relatively short (not ideal for long-term storage)
Resistances:
- Moderate resistance to late blight (Phytophthora infestans)
- Resistant to PVX (Potato virus X)
- Susceptible to PVY (Potato virus Y)
- Performs well under early planting conditions in Japan’s mild winter and spring climates