The Arthus potato is a medium-early maturing variety with superb frying properties, making it perfect for producing crispy, high-quality French fries. Its long-oval shape and creamy flesh further enhance its appeal for processing into premium French fries.
- Excellent frying suitability – ideal for making high-quality French fries
- Low sugar content – reduces the risk of excessive browning during frying
- Very low raw discoloration – maintains a good appearance when processed
- Strong dormancy – delayed sprouting for better storage and handling
Tuber Characteristics
- Cooking Type: Mealy (for mashed potatoes and French fries)
- Maturity: Medium-early
- Tuber Shape: Long-oval
- Flesh Color: Cream
- Skin: Yellow, netted
- Eye Depth: Shallow
- Raw Discoloration: Very low
Disease Resistance:
- Potato Virus Y (PVY): Very low susceptibility
- Leaf Roll Virus: Moderate susceptibility
- Rhizoctonia (Black Scurf): Very low susceptibility
- Tuber Blight (Phytophthora infestans): Low susceptibility
- Late Blight (Foliage): Moderate susceptibility
- Common Scab: Medium-high susceptibility
