Violetta is a striking early maincrop potato variety known for its deep blue skin and blue flesh. Bred by Karsten Ellenberg, it features long, shallow-eyed tubers and medium to tall plants with blue-violet flowers. Violetta offers good resistance to dry rot (Fusarium sulphureum), moderate resistance to bruising, splitting, and leafroll virus, but is susceptible to tuber late blight and potato cyst nematodes (Globodera spp.). Its unique appearance makes it popular in specialty markets and for culinary presentation.
Key Characteristics
- Maturity: Early maincrop
- Breeder: Karsten Ellenberg
- Growth Habit: Medium to tall plants
- Flower Colour: Blue violet
- Berry Frequency: Medium
- Light Sprout Base Colour: Blue
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Long
- Skin Colour: Blue
- Flesh Colour: Blue
- Eye Depth: Shallow
Resistance & Tolerances
- Dry Rot (Fusarium sulphureum): Good resistance
- Blackleg: Some resistance
- Splitting & Bruising: Some resistance
- Potato Leafroll Virus: Partial resistance
Susceptibilities
- Tuber Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans): Susceptible
- Foliage Late Blight: Not rated highly
- Potato Cyst Nematodes (Globodera rostochiensis & G. pallida): Susceptible
