ALTESSE
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Altesse is a regular potato, elongated in shape, its skin and flesh are yellow. The eyes are superficial to very superficial. This variety can be harvested as early as 70 days after planting.
Its yield and precocity are equivalent to that of the Charlotte but its conservation is better. The major asset of this early variety is the combination of good conservation with very good productivity.
For more information about the variety go to the advice section.
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Potato 'Altesse'
Origin and Presentation
Obtained by GROCEP, the variety Altesse was registered in the French official catalog in 2000.
It is appreciated for its hardiness, good productivity, as well as for its long conservation.
Botanical description
Tubers: elongated and regular, with yellow skin and yellow flesh.
Eyes: very superficial to very superficial, which facilitates peeling.
Agronomic characteristics
Precocity: early to half-early, harvest possible from 85 days for new potatoes, up to 115 days for storage tubers.
Yield: approximately equivalent to the Charlotte, with a slightly better productivity according to several sources.
Conservation: excellent storage capacity—can be kept for more than 7 months in good conditions.
Culinary use
Flesh: firm and yellow, with a remarkable hold during cooking—no blackening after cooking.
Versatile cuisine: ideal for steamed dishes, stir-fries, salads, gratins or field dresses (potatoes in a field dress).
Major assets
Early to semi-early variety, allowing early or later harvest as needed.
Excellent conservation, associated with a very good yield.
Firm texture and hold on cooking, ideal for many preparations.
Aesthetic appearance: well-formed and regular tubers, beautiful yellow skin, interesting for sales channels.
Summary for product sheet
Name: Highness
Breeder: GROCEP (Catalogue FR, year 2000)
Type: early to semi-early, yield similar to Charlotte, good hardiness
Tubers: skin and flesh yellow, elongated shape, very superficial eyes
Harvest: from 85 days (early), or up to 115 days for storage
Conservation: up to 7+ months
Culinary uses: steam, stir-fry, salad, gratin, field dress
Strengths: resistance to cooking, versatility, taste quality, yield and long storage
ALTESSE
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Altesse is a regular potato, elongated in shape, its skin and flesh are yellow. The eyes are superficial to very superficial. This variety can be harvested as early as 70 days after planting.
Its yield and precocity are equivalent to that of the Charlotte but its conservation is better. The major asset of this early variety is the combination of good conservation with very good productivity.
For more information about the variety go to the advice section.