Excalibur is a high-yielding, maincrop potato variety from the Netherlands, known for its smooth yellow skin and yellow flesh. It is ideal for both fresh market use and processing, particularly for boiling, roasting, and making chips. Excalibur offers moderate resistance to diseases and is resistant to PCN Ro1. Its firm texture and good culinary properties make it a reliable choice for growers and processors alike.
Morphological Characteristics
- Tuber shape: Oval
- Skin color: Yellow
- Flesh color: Yellow
- Eye depth: Shallow
- Skin texture: Smooth
- Flower color: White
Agronomic Characteristics
- Maturity: Maincrop
- Yield potential: High
- Plant habit: Semi-erect
- Dormancy: Medium
- Market use: Fresh market and processing
- Texture: Firm
- Best uses: Boiling, roasting, and chips
- Dry matter content: Medium
Disease and Pest Resistance
- Late blight (foliage): Moderate
- Tuber blight: Moderate
- Common scab: Moderate
- PVY (Potato virus Y): Moderate
- PCN (Ro1): Resistant
- PCN (Pa2/3): Susceptible
