Kingsman [excalibur x caesar] is a PBR certified, commercial seed potato ideal for the fresh market.
A main season variety, Kingsman provides commercial growers exceptionally high marketable yields of bright, short-oval tubers and is a good alternative for Maris Piper.
Grower information
Pest and disease resistance
Common Scab: Slightly susceptible
Powdery Scab: Slightly susceptible
Gangrene: Moderate resistance
Black Leg: Moderate resistance
Foliage Blight: Slightly susceptible
Silver Scurf: Good resistance
Dry Rot: Good resistance
Tuber Blight: Slightly susceptible
Potato Leaf Roll Virus: Good resistance
Potato Virus Y: Susceptible
PCN RO1: Resistant
PCN pallida (2,3): Susceptible
Black Dot: Moderately susceptible
Rhizoctonia: n/a
Agronomic attributes
Dormancy: Long
Damage resistance: Good resistance
Bruising resistance: Good resistance
Maturity: Main crop
Yield: High
Please note: The variety Kingsman is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994. Unlawful propagation of Kingsman is an offence under the Act.
Consumer information
Quality attributes
Skin Colour: White
Skin Texture: Smooth
Flesh Colour: Medium yellow
Dry Matter: 22 per cent
Tuber Shape: Short oval
Uniformity of Shape: Good
Eye Depth: Very shallow
Specific Gravity: 1.088
Cooking attributes
With its great taste, good shape and dry matter, Kingsman is suitable for a range of cooking uses including baking, roasting or frying as chips.
Ready to place an order?
Contact Elders' Potato Manager, Sharon Elphinstone.