Foremost is a traditional first early potato from the UK, producing smooth, white-skinned, cream-fleshed tubers with shallow eyes. It’s valued for its early maturity, waxy texture, and excellent boiling quality. Though it has moderate resistance to some diseases, it is susceptible to PCN. Foremost remains a favorite for home gardens and fresh markets due to its consistent eating quality and early harvest.
Morphological Characteristics
- Tuber shape: Oval
- Skin color: White
- Flesh color: Cream
- Eye depth: Shallow
- Skin texture: Smooth
- Flower color: White
Agronomic Characteristics
- Maturity: First early
- Yield potential: Moderate
- Plant habit: Semi-erect
- Dormancy: Short
- Market use: Fresh market (table variety)
- Texture: Waxy
- Best uses: Boiling
- Dry matter content: Low to medium
Disease and Pest Resistance
- Late blight (foliage): Low to moderate
- Tuber blight: Moderate
- Common scab: Moderate
- PVY (Potato virus Y): Low to moderate
- Blackleg: Moderate
- PCN (Ro1): Susceptible
- PCN (Pa2/3): Susceptible
