Melody potato facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Solanum tuberosum 'Melody'
A Melody tuber
Genus	Solanum
Species	Solanum tuberosum
Cultivar	'Melody'

Melody is a cultivar of potato.

Description

It is yellow, with a smooth skin, and dry flesh. It can be boiled and mashed. Melody has a high yield potential and has an overall good disease resistance. It is resistant to late blight on tubers, common scab, bruising, Fusarium sulphureum (dry rot) and Globodera rostochiensis (a potato cyst nematode).

History

The breeder, Meijer Research B.V., a Dutch company, holds the rights until 2030.

Characteristics

The 'Melody' potato features oval-shaped tubers with yellow skin and medium-yellow flesh. Its eyes have a relatively shallow depth, and the skin is smooth.

When sprouted, the base of the sprout is violet in colour; the plant itself reaches a medium height with red-violet flowers that produce few berries.