Potato Varieties Susceptible to Blight
Potato Blight (Phytophthora infestans) is a devastating fungal disease which can wipe out a potato crop.Â
Some varieties are more susceptible than others.
- Varieties susceptible to potato blight include:
King Edward, Arran Comet, Arran Pilot, Desiree, Epicure, Foremost, Golden Wonder, Home Guard, Kerr’s Pink, Majestic, Maris Bard, Maris Peer, Maris Piper, Nicola, Rocket, Russet Burbank, Sharpe’s Express, and Ulster Chieftain.Â
- Varieties with some resistance to potato blight include:
Cara, Estima, Kondor, Orla, Pentland Dell, Pentland Crown, Romano, Sante, Valor, Mira, Eve Balfour, Axona and Remarka.
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