The 'Druid' potato is a late maincrop variety developed by Teagasc Crops Research Centre, with IPM Potato Group Limited as the breeder agent. It is known for its high yields and robust disease resistance.
- Very high yields of bold, short oval tubers
- Excellent blight resistance
- Good keeping quality with very low outgrades levels
- Shallow eyed, red tubers very resistant to damage and bruising with good overall disease resistance.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Short oval
- Skin Color: Red
- Flesh Color: Cream
- Eye Depth: Shallow
Plant Features
- Maturity: Late maincrop
- Height: Very tall
- Flower Color: White
Disease and Pest Resistance
- Late Blight on Foliage: Moderate resistance
- Late Blight on Tubers: High resistance
- Common Scab: Moderate resistance
- Blackleg: Susceptible
- Potato Cyst Nematode (Ro1): High resistance
- Potato Virus Y: Low resistance
Agronomic Traits:
- Yield: Very high
- Cooking Type: B (fairly firm)
- Dormancy: Good keeping quality
- Resistance to Damage and Bruising: High
