Melissa is a very early to early maturing ware potato from EUROPLANT, known for its high early yields, fast youth development, and suitability for fresh market consumption. It has good dormancy and storage qualities.
- yellow flesh coloring
- flat eyes, smooth shell
- Early yield formation
- early connection grade
Tuber Characteristics:
- Shape: Round to oval
- Skin: Smooth, yellow
- Flesh: Yellow
- Eyes: Shallow
- Tuber count: High per plant
Resistances:
- PCN (Ro1): Resistant
- Wart Disease: Resistant to race 1
- Common Scab: Low susceptibility
- Spraing: Low susceptibility
- Bruising & Mechanical Damage: Very low to low susceptibility
