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Red Cara   
   
General DescriptionRed Cara produces a very fast emerging canopy and vigorous plants very resistant to a vast range of diseases and viruses.  Tubers are uniform and suitable for a range of culinary uses including home chipping.  It is high yielding and keeps well in storage. red cara potato
ParentageUlster Glade x A25 / 19 
MaturityLate maincrop 
Tuber Characteristics 
ShapeOval 
Skin colourRed 
Flesh colourCream 
Depth of eyesShallow 
Dormancy6 
Dry matter content19.30% 
Overall keeping qualityGood 
Damage7 
Bruising8 
YieldVery high 
Resistance to Disease & Pests 
Common scab6 
Powdery scab3 
Foliage blight7 
Tuber blight7 
Blackleg6 
Wart diseaseI 
PCN Ro1R 
PCN PallidaS 

 

Scale of 1 to 9 ( 9 being the most desirable )
I = Immune
R = Resistant
S = Susceptible
n/a = Result Not Available