Netherlands: Reference Fontane scores well in trial French fries and crisp varieties

Published 2022년 1월 25일

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The article highlights the collaborative efforts of Inagro, PCA, and Pibo Campus in conducting variety trials for new potato chip varieties, planting a total of 17 varieties across three test fields in Flanders. Despite the varied growing conditions, the 2021 season produced reasonable yields, with the Lady Claire chip variety achieving an average of 33.2 tons per hectare. The new chip and French fries varieties, some of which are crosses with the existing reference variety Innovator, were generally of good quality with no significant issues. The mid-early Lady Claire potato chip variety continues to be the primary reference for chip varieties, while Fontane remains the dominant variety for French fries in Flanders.

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Inagro, PCA and Pibo Campus conduct the variety trials every year as part of the Potato Agricultural Center Programme. They planted twelve new chip varieties in Kortrijk, Wannegem-Lede and Tongeren, with five more chip varieties added at the first two locations. The three test fields were planted between April 24 and May 7. Due to the regional distribution of the trial fields, there are always differences in growing conditions, even within the small part of Flanders. The 2021 growing season was marked by a cold, slow start. This was followed by a changeable summer and a beautiful month of September. Varying Yields Yields varied between the test sites from 33 tons per hectare (Tongeren) to 55 tons per hectare (Kortrijk) for the reference Fontane. Lady Claire chip variety achieved an average of 33.2 tons per hectare. The underwater weights for the French fries varieties were very average. As a result, there were few problems with blue sensitivity. The chips and chips quality were ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst