Megachip

Potato 'MegaChip'
Genus Solanum
Species Solanum tuberosum
Hybrid parentage 'Wischip' v 'FYF85'
Cultivar 'MegaChip'

MegaChip is a round white potato variety with good tuber size,[1] and specific gravity for chipping. It was developed at Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station in Wisconsin and it was result of a cross between 'Wischip' and 'FYF85' after many years of selection and breeding.[1][2] The cross resulting in Megachip was made in 1985. It produces high quality chips that have an excellent color both from the field and after storage at 7.2 to 10 degrees C.

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References

  1. 1 2 Paul R. Wonning Gardener's Guide to Growing Potatoes in the Vegetable Garden: Growing a potato garden for beginners or veterans (2015), p. 27, at Google Books
  2. Groza, H. I. "Megachip: A new potato variety for chipping". American Potato Journal 84: 343-349
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