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Solanum tuberosum L. Potato · Agricultural · bred by Teagasc Crops Research Centre

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a hybrid of Druid and Kondor varieties. The plant forms an upright, low-growing bush. Yield is high, with 15 to 25 tubers maturing in one bush. The period from planting to harvest of new potatoes is 45–60 days, full maturity occurs by 80 days.

Tubers have smooth skin and an average dry matter content. The variety is intended for culinary use, in particular for frying and salads. It possesses resistance to potato wart and golden potato cyst nematode, as well as moderate resistance to late blight and common scab.

The variety is characterized by a quick start of vegetation and high responsiveness to fertilizer application. Demonstrates good resistance to drought conditions and heat. The tuber dormancy period is rated as medium.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Teagasc Crops Research Centre 15 Developed the variety
Applicant
Teagasc 159 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Teagasc 159 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Irish Potato Marketing Limited 26 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • IE Ireland Active

    № 458

    Registration
    28 March 2014
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 248667

    Registration
    28 March 2014
  • UY Uruguay Active

    № 2013230

    Application
    23 December 2013
    Registration
    30 December 2018
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 16088013

    Application
    2 August 2016
    Registration
    25 January 2020
  • UY Uruguay Active

    № 201801

    Application
    20 February 2018
    Registration
    30 December 2018
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 4/11225

    Application
    6 September 2018
    Registration
    31 October 2018

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Ireland № 552
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  1. Application filed 6 December 2012
  2. Registered 5 March 2014
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

More 6 records protections in other jurisdictions are shown on the map above.

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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