Bernadette

Stable Yields in Challenging Conditions

"Bernadette" potato from the German breeding company KWS is an ideal solution for growers seeking a balance between high productivity and ease of cultivation. Unlike many early-maturing varieties focused on quick turnover, this mid-to-late season hybrid (125–135 days) is designed to produce high-quality table potatoes with excellent storage potential.

Key Advantages

• Genetic Resilience: The variety shows impressive resistance to major pathogens, including golden potato nematode, potato wart, late blight, and common scab. This significantly reduces the need for frequent fungicide applications.
• Market-Ready Appearance: The elongated-oval tubers with smooth yellow skin and shallow eyes are perfect for retail packaging and commercial grading. The yellow flesh maintains its structure and color during cooking.
• Stress Tolerance: High resistance to internal rust spot and various potato viruses makes this variety a predictable choice even in unpredictable climatic conditions.

Who is this variety for?

"Bernadette" is the optimal choice for operations looking for long-term consistency. Due to its superior shelf life, these potatoes retain their quality throughout the entire winter season. This is not a quick-to-market summer variety, but a reliable staple for storage and retail supply chains. The shallow eye depth simplifies mechanical peeling, a trait highly valued by processors and end-consumers alike.

Strengths: High agronomic performance, resistance to a wide range of diseases, uniform tuber shape.
Considerations: The mid-to-late maturity cycle requires careful scheduling of agronomic practices to account for the later harvest window.