Cultivar check: Sound

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Description

The Sound potato plant has a vigorous growth form and high tolerance to stress factors. This table variety is producer-friendly and offers high yield potential across a wide range of soil types with low nitrogen input. It is characterised by its long-oval shape, smooth skin, and predominantly large tubers.

Key facts

• Suitability: Good quality slap chips (fries)
• Owner: Meijer Potato
• Origin: Netherlands
• SA distribution: First Potato Dynamics (FPD)
• Parentage: Mondial x CMK2003-707-003
• Yield: Very high

Agronomic traits

• Emergence: Uniform
• Drought resistance: Good
• Foliage development: Strong
• Internal bruising: Not sensitive; however, handle tubers carefully
• Metribuzin sensitivity: Susceptible to high doses of Metribuzin at pre-emergence

Cooking type

As a table potato, it is ideal for homemade French fries.

Tuber characteristics

• Skin colour: Light yellow
• Flesh colour: Light yellow
• Tuber shape: Long and oval
• Dry matter: 17.7%
• Growth period: Medium (95 to 100 days)
• Dormancy period: Short

Disease resistance

• Late blight: Good
• Early blight: Good
• Growth cracks: Good
• Common scab: Reasonable
• Powdery scab: Reasonable
• Silver scurf: Good

For more information, visit www.fpd.co.za/meijer-potato-variety/table-variety/ and www.potatopro.com/potato-varieties/sound

Disclosure: The information provided here is sourced from global and local data and general agricultural practices, which may not fully reflect South African conditions. For guidance tailored to your specific region and circumstances, please consult your local seed agronomist.