Amandine potato facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Potato 'Amandine' |
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'Amandine' potatoes
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| Genus | solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Charlotte' and 'Mariana' varieties |
| Cultivar | 'Amandine' |
| Origin | Brittany, France |
The Amandine is a special type of early potato. It's a "cultivar," which means it's a plant variety created by people for specific traits. The Amandine potato comes from two other potato types: 'Charlotte' and 'Mariana'.
This potato was first grown in Brittany, France, in the early 1990s. By 1994, it was officially added to France's list of potato varieties. Amandine potatoes are usually long with very light, smooth skin. Their inside, called the flesh, is firm and also very pale. They don't have a lot of starch compared to some other potatoes. Amandine potatoes have become quite popular in Switzerland.
All About the 'Amandine' Potato
The 'Amandine' potato is known for growing and maturing very quickly. This means you can harvest them earlier than many other potato types.
What Makes Amandine Special?
- Appearance: Amandine potatoes have a long shape. Their skin can be white or light yellow. The inside flesh is yellow. They have "eyes" (small dents where sprouts grow) that are not very deep.
- Storage: These potatoes are not the best for storing for a long time. It's better to eat them fairly soon after they are harvested.
How Amandine Resists Diseases
The 'Amandine' potato has different levels of protection against common potato diseases:
- Late Blight: This is a serious plant disease that can harm potato leaves and the potatoes themselves. The 'Amandine' has a low to medium ability to resist late blight.
- Wart Disease: This disease causes ugly growths on potatoes. The 'Amandine' potato is completely immune to wart disease in the field, meaning it doesn't get it.
- Scab: This causes rough spots on the potato skin. The 'Amandine' has a medium to high resistance to scab.
- Potato Leaf Roll Virus: This virus makes potato leaves curl up. The 'Amandine' has low to medium resistance to this virus.
- Potato Virus Y: This virus can cause different symptoms like spots or stunted growth. The 'Amandine' has very low resistance to this virus.
