VIRGIL

VIRGIL
Potato Variety Information
Variety Name: VirgilRights Holder | Breeder: CORNELL UNIVERSITYCountry of Origin: United States United StatesYear of of introduction: 1946
Variety Description

Virgil is a variety with high yield and good drymatter. The tubers have a long shape and are very suitable for processing. These characteristics make it very efficient variety which performs well in various climate zones and/or soils. 

Basic Properties:

  • Dormancy: 8
  • Foliage development: 7.5
  • Maturity: 6 (Medium)
  • Tuber shape: LO (Long Oval)
  • Uniformity of tubers: 8
  • Tuber size: 9
  • Uniformity of size: 8
  • Relative tuber count: 6.5
  • Shallowness of eyes: 8
  • Colour of skin: LBr (Light Brown)
  • Colour of flesh: LY (Light Yellow)
  • Early yield %: 125
  • Mature yield %: 130

Resistances / Tolerances:

  • PCN Rostochiensis: 1, 4 (Low)
  • PCN Pallida: 1 (Low)
  • Wart disease: 6.5 (Moderate)
  • Late blight (foliage): 6
  • Late blight (tuber): 5
  • PVY: 6
  • Common scab: 6.5
  • Powdery scab: 6.5
  • Fusarium: 6.5
  • Tobacco Rattle Virus: 7.5
  • Mechanical damage: 7
  • Second growth: 6.5
  • Bruising: 5.5
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