Marlie is a versatile, medium-early maturing potato variety known for its attractive appearance, smooth yellow skin, and light-yellow flesh. It produces uniform, oval to long-oval tubers with shallow eyes and is ideal for both fresh consumption and processing. Its excellent taste and firm texture make it well-suited for boiling and salads.
Key Characteristics
- Maturity: Medium-early
- Skin Color: Yellow
- Flesh Color: Light yellow
- Tuber Shape: Oval to long-oval
- Eye Depth: Shallow
- Texture: Firm cooking
- Taste: Mild and pleasant
- Dry Matter: Medium
- Yield: High marketable yield with good uniformity
Resistance and Agronomy
- Common Scab: Good resistance
- PVY / PLRV: Moderate to good resistance
- Late Blight (Foliage/Tuber): Moderate resistance
- Storage: Good dormancy; stores well
- Use: Table potato, suitable for washing and packing
