Mustang

Industrial standards: why Mustang is the choice for processing

The Dutch variety "Mustang" from Agrico is a professional-grade seed potato engineered specifically for the high-end processing sector, particularly for chip and French fry production. With a high dry matter content of 22–23%, this variety ensures a consistent finished product, delivering excellent texture and color after frying, while minimizing oil absorption during the manufacturing process.

Field performance and disease resistance

For large-scale farming operations, Mustang offers robust genetic resistance, which translates into lower fungicide requirements and higher operational efficiency. Key resistance traits include:

• Late Blight: strong field resistance helps manage the crop successfully even in challenging weather conditions.
• Viral Complex: provides reliable protection against Potato Virus Y, X-virus, and Leafroll virus, maintaining yield quality.
• Potato Cyst Nematode: built-in resistance allows for safe cultivation in intensive production areas prone to nematode pressure.
• Common Scab & Wart: ensures a clean, marketable tuber surface required by processing facilities.

Production and Handling

Mustang is a mid-early variety with a maturation cycle of 65–75 days, allowing producers to optimize their harvest logistics. The red skin and light yellow flesh, combined with its uniform oval shape, make the tubers ideal for automated washing, peeling, and grading lines. This uniformity significantly reduces waste during processing, ensuring that the grower maximizes the yield of marketable tubers for the industrial buyer.