The Franze potato variety is a relatively new European potato cultivar, popular for its early maturity and high-quality tubers.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oval to long-oval
- Skin: Yellow, smooth
- Flesh: Light yellow
- Eyes: Shallow
- Texture: Waxy to semi-firm
- Dry Matter: Medium (~19–20%)
Resistances
- Good: Common scab, PVY (Potato Virus Y), mechanical damage
- Moderate: Late blight (foliage and tuber), blackleg
- Susceptible: Early blight if unmanaged