Mikado
Mikado is a new variety selection originating from Denmark. It is a very early maturing yellow fleshed fresh-market table variety. Mikado grows very high yields of evenly sized, large tubers with smooth yellow skin. This round oval shaped potato has high common scab resistance and high PVY resistance.
Tuber Characteristics
| Tuber Shape | round oval |
| Flesh Color | yellow |
| Eye Depth | very shallow |
| Skin Color | yellow |
| Skin Texture | very-smooth |
| Dormancy | medium |
| Tuber Size | large |
Yield and Quality
| Markets | Table/Fresh, Early Harvest, Heat And Drought Tolerant |
| Yield | na |
| Tubers Per Plant | 12-17 |
| Cooking Type | A/B |
| Dry Matter | Medium |
Resistances
| Scab | high |
| PVY | high |
| Foliage Blight | medium |
| Tuber Blight | medium |
| Damages | medium-high |
| Bruising | medium-high |
| Nematodes | - |
Remarks
- Although not a true processing potato, It does have some processing qualities
- Good for areas with high virus pressure from aphids.
Seed Availability
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