The British Potato Variety Database

Druid

Scottish Seed Stocks

English Seed Register

Parentage

Ulster Glade x A25/19

Breeder	Teagasc Crops Research Centre
Breeder's Agent	Irish Potato Marketing Ltd
Plant Breeders Rights (expire)	2026

Very vigorous high yielding variety. Resistant to potato cyst nematode Globodera rostochiensis Ro1, with good resistance to tuber blight, common scab, black scurf. Versatile in its culinary uses, it is suitable for crisping and French fries.

Tuber characteristics
Smoothness of skin		Medium
Shape of tuber		Oval
Depth of eyes		Shallow
Colour of skin		Red
Colour of flesh		Cream

Botanical description
Maturity		Maincrop
Height of plants		Very tall
Frequency of berries		Medium
Colour of flower		White
Colour of base of lightsprout		Pink

Resistance to Damage, Pests and Diseases	Low	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	High
Late blight on foliage ( Phytophthora infestans )	.	.	.	.	5
Late blight on tubers ( Phytophthora infestans )	.	.	.	.	.	.	7
Powdery scab ( Spongospora subterranea )	.	.	.	4
Blackleg ( Pectobacterium atrosepticum )	.	.	.	.	.	6
Common scab ( Streptomyces scabiei )	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	8
Potato Cyst Nematode ( Globodera rostochiensis Ro1 )	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	9

Results of National List and Potato Council Independent Variety Trials