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Seed potato CARA variety

The CARA potato seed has the particularity of having a yellow skin marked by red eyes. Very versatile, it can be eaten as home fries.

Status

Public domain variety

Market

Fresh market / Table varieties - Export market

Maturity group

Late variety

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Description

Les atouts CARA

CARA seed potato - Public domain variety

The CARA potato seed is one of the most widely grown varieties in the world. Listed in the French catalogue in 1967, it is cultivated, especially in Brittany, for large export markets. Oblong elongated with skin and yellow flesh, it stands out for its high yield and ability to produce large tubers.

Descriptive characters of CARA seed potato

High size
Semi-erect to spread growth habit
Intermediate type

Agronomic characters of
CARA seed potato

Maturity group Late
Share of big tuberrs 8 (strong)
Vegetative rest 3 (short)
Incubation 2 (sensitive to very sensitive)
Storage capacity 8 (very good)

Descriptive characters of CARA seed potato tuber

Oblong-short shape
Regularity 7 regular
Eyes depth 7 superficial
Yellow skin/red skin
Cream flesh

Culinary characters of CARA seed potato

Culinary group B

Dry matter 19 %