Gala potato

'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 Thueringia's potato of the year^[2] in a public contest to which nearly 1000 consumers contributed, and in which Laura was beaten into second place.

Tuber properties

The potato has typically a roughly oval form with shallow eyes which make it particularly suitable for mechanical peeling. Yield per plant is relatively high, but a good water supply is vital. When cooked, the tuber suffers from only very minor discoloring.

Planting

Planting, using chitted seed potatoes, can be done at a depth some 2cm deeper than normal since the plants are compact and easily lifted. To support irrigation requirements and nutritional qualities, the 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

References

1. ↑ Luenekartoffel.de
2. ↑ OTZ.de Thüringer Kartoffel des Jahres 2010

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