Babylon
Maincrop, yellow fleshed processing potato variety with a good yield and a very stable quality.
- Multipurpose variety
- High yield
- Excellent frying quality
- Good storability
- Strong virus resistances
A multitasker with endless possibilities!
The power of innovation
Discover the versatility of Babylon, the right choice for almost any market! This multipurpose variety excels in every way. With its strong virus resistance, Babylon provides a solid foundation for a successful harvest. Its excellent storability ensures the availability of top-quality potatoes at all times. Add its impressive frying quality and good appearance, and you have the perfect variety for the French fries, potato chips and retail fresh market. Customers like Babylon for its uniform grading, high yield and strong resistances. Discover the versatility of Babylon, a potato variety with endless possibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which market segment is Babylon suitable for?
Babylon is a late, yellow-fleshed variety primarily intended for the processing industry. It is particularly suited for the French fry segment due to its excellent frying quality and consistent processing performance. Babylon is also suitable for crisp processing and performs well in the fresh (retail) market, making it versatile across different sales channels.
What are the growth and development characteristics of Babylon?
Babylon is a late variety with relatively rapid early foliage development and good overall canopy growth. The plants are robust and produce large, uniformly shaped tubers. Tuber set is moderate, with uniform size grading. Owing to its long dormancy period, the variety is suitable for extended storage.
What resistances does Babylon have?
Babylon has broad resistance to viruses and is less susceptible to the main Y-viruses. In addition, the variety is resistant to potato wart disease and partially resistant to potato cyst nematode. It also shows good tolerance to Fusarium (dry rot).
Which regions is Babylon suitable for?
This variety is now grown in over 28 countries. It is particularly popular in Southern Europe, such as Spain and Italy, and is also highly suitable for countries like the UK, for example for fish and chip production.
Would you like to know more about the Babylon?
The best way to guarantee a good harvest and the best return on your investment is to start out with healthy, high-quality seed potatoes and expert advice. At Agrico, we are committed to and invest in knowledge and research. This has enabled us to cultivate a wide range of unique potato varieties that display effective resistance, strong variety characteristics and a high yield. Naturally, the seed potatoes we supply are fully certified.
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