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Melody (potato)

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Genus
  
Solanum

Higher classification
  
Potato

Species
  
Solanum tuberosum

Rank
  
Cultivar

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Scientific name
  
Solanum tuberosum 'Melody'

Similar
  
Potato, Salad potato, Marfona, Almond, Ranger Russet

Melody is a cultivar of potato.

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Description

It is yellow, with a smooth skin, and dry flesh. It can be boiled and mashed. Melody has a high yield potential and has an overall good disease resistance. It is resistant to late blight on tubers, common scab, bruising, Fusarium sulphureum (dry rot) and Globodera rostochiensis (a potato cyst nematode).

History

The breeder, Meijer Research B.V., a Dutch company, holds the rights until 2030.

Characteristics

  • Oval shaped tubers
  • Yellow skin
  • Medium yellow flesh
  • Shallow eye depth
  • Smooth skin
  • Violet base of light sprout
  • Medium height
  • Red violet flower colour
  • Few berries

    • References

    Melody (potato) Wikipedia
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