Ulster Emblem potato

The Ulster Emblem variety of potatoes originated in Northern Ireland. It was originally bred by Mr J. Clarke of Ballymoney, Co. Antrim.[1] It has a long oval shape with white skin and flesh which has a semiwaxy texture, reasonable flavour with good cooking quality, and a fairly good yield.[2] This variety has a red violet coloured flower and a pink sprout colour. It also has a high resistance to late blight on the tubers as well as the plant foliage.[3]

"Ulster Emblem" redirects here. See also Flag of Ulster and Ulster Banner.
Potato 'Ulster Emblem'
GenusSolanum
SpeciesSolanum tuberosum
Cultivar'Ulster Emblem'
BreederMr J. Clarke
OriginIreland, 1966

References
  1. http://www.europotato.org/display_description.php?variety_name=ULSTER%20EMBLEM
  2. Irish Seed Savers Spring 2010 Seed List
  3. "The European Cultivated Potato Database". www.europotato.org. Retrieved 2016-12-01.


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