Gala potato
Gala | |
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Genus | Solanum |
Species | Solanum tuberosum |
Cultivar | Gala |
Gala is an early-ripening firm-fleshed edible potato, for which good eating and keeping qualities are claimed. It was developed by the Groß Lüsewitz-based plant breeder Norika.[1] In 2010, it was chosen as Thuringia's potato of the year[2] in a public contest to which nearly 1000 consumers contributed, and in which Laura was second place.
Tuber properties
The potato has typically a roughly oval form with shallow eyes which makes it particularly suitable for mechanical peeling. Its yield per plant is relatively high, but a good water supply is vital. When cooked, the tuber suffers from only very minor discolouring. The variety has a bright yellow skin colour and a medium yellow flesh colour. It also has a very long dormancy period and it normally produced for the fresh market. [3]
Resistances
This variety is heat and drought resistant, as well as resistant to potato cyst nematode. It is also resistant to Pallida types 2 and 3. It has good resistance to foliar and soil-borne diseases and it also has good scab and blackleg resistance. [3]
Planting
Planting, using chitted seed potatoes, can be done at a depth some 2 cm deeper than normal since the plants are compact and easily lifted. To support irrigation requirements and nutritional qualities, Gala is also suitable for cultivation in relatively light soils. A protective dressing to counter Rhizoctonia is recommended.
External links
- Amt für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten Augsburg Fachzentrum Pflanzenbau[permanent dead link]
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