Ulster Emblem potato
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| Potato 'Ulster Emblem' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Cultivar | 'Ulster Emblem' |
| Breeder | Mr J. Clarke |
| Origin | Ireland, 1966 |
The Ulster Emblem variety of potato originated in Northern Ireland. It was originally bred by Mr J. Clarke of Ballymoney, County Antrim.[1] It has a long oval shape with white skin and flesh which has a semiwaxy texture, reasonable flavour with good cooking quality, and a fairly good yield.[2] This variety has a red violet coloured flower and a pink sprout colour. It also has a high resistance to late blight on the tubers as well as the plant foliage.[3]
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