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| COLORADO CERTIFIED POTATO GROWERS ASSOCIATION, Manager Preston Stanley P.O. Box 267 - Monte Vista, CO 81144 - (719)580-1296 or (719)274-5996 E-mail: CCPGA@Yahoo.com |
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| COLORADO CERTIFIED POTATO GROWERS ASSOCIATION, Manager Preston Stanley P.O. Box 267 - Monte Vista, CO 81144 - (719)580-1296 or (719)274-5996 E-mail: CCPGA@Yahoo.com |
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Winter 2006 CCPGA Newsletter
By Preston Stanley, CCPGA Manager
This winter we vistied many area's potato shows to introduce new experimental varieties and our triple play of new named varities detailed below.
Colorado’s Russet Triple Play |
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Mesa Russet |
Rio Grande Russet |
Canela Russet |
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Dual Purpose Medium Maturity High percentage of US # 1 tubers with uniform tuber set Good Resistance to verticilium wilt Resistant to powdery scab with extremely low levels of root galling Resistant to secondary growth, blackspot bruise, and shatter bruise Moderately resistant to hollow heart |
High Yield potential Fresh Market Medium Maturity Low virus susceptibility Resistant to blackspot and hollow heart Moderately resistant to pink rot Resistant to hollow heart, secondary growth and blackspot bruise Excellent vine growth Low fertilizer input needs |
Optimal long storage - 147 days of average dormancy Excellent size profile and shape Medium Maturity Fresh Market Minimal disease issues Excellent resistance to pink rot and powdery scab 89 to 95% US # 1 tubers Resistant to hollow heart, secondary growth, blackspot bruise Cinnamon color |
Thank you,
Preston Stanley
CCPGA Manager
P.O. Box 267
Monte Vista, CO 81144
719-274-5996 or 719-580-1296