Excellent Frying Variety with Versatile Applications

The Agria seed potato, developed in 1986, is a favorite for fries thanks to its long oval tubers, smooth skin, and deep yellow flesh. In addition to making fries, this potato is highly suitable for boiling, baking, and mashed dishes. Its floury texture makes Agria an excellent choice for those who appreciate flavorful and versatile potatoes.

High Yield and Reliable Quality

Agria is known for its high yield and uniform tuber size, making it ideal for both household and commercial use. This variety performs best on clay soils but can also be cultivated on sandy soils with proper care. The crop grows vigorously and produces firm tubers that are easy to peel. While Agria is moderately resistant to Phytophthora in the tubers, the foliage is more susceptible and benefits from a preventive approach using Organifer Phytophthora concentrate.

Immediate Enjoyment of the Harvest

Agria is a medium to late variety, typically harvested after approximately 140 days, with the harvest period falling in August and September. This variety is not a typical storage potato and is best consumed directly after harvesting. With its high starch content and floury texture, Agria delivers a delicious flavor and perfect preparation results.

High-Quality NAK-Certified Seed Stock

Choosing Agria seed potatoes is an investment in top-quality professional Dutch seed stock. This NAK-certified seed meets the highest quality standards and is guaranteed free from genetic modification. Agria offers growers a reliable yield and an exceptional frying potato that meets the demands of both agriculture and the culinary industry.

Properties

✔ Specifically developed for fries, with an excellent texture for crispy and flavorful chips

✔ Versatile in preparation, suitable for boiling, baking, mashed dishes, and salads

✔ Long oval tubers with smooth skin, easy to peel and process

✔ Medium to late maturity, harvestable in August and September

✔ Good resistance to tuber Phytophthora, providing some protection against potato blight

✔ Suitable for clay and sandy soils, with proper care also cultivable on lighter soils

✔ Moderately firm cooking texture with a floury consistency, ideal for various culinary applications

✔ Not a storage potato, best used directly after harvest for optimal quality

✔ High yield per m², providing a generous harvest under optimal growing conditions

✔ High-quality NAK-certified Dutch seed potatoes, guaranteed quality and reliability

Variety Characteristics

• Maturity: Medium to late
• Harvest time: August / September
• Tuber shape: Long oval with medium to large tuber size
• Flesh color: Yellow
• Skin color: Yellow
• Seed size: 28/35
• Number of tubers per kg: Approximately 30 to 35 tubers
• Coverage per kg: Approximately 10 m²
• Cooking quality: Moderately firm but becomes floury. Suitable for fries, boiling, baking, and mashed dishes
• Flowering: White flowers with average blooming
• Soil pH: Suitable for slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 5.5 – 6.5)
• Water requirements: Performs well on clay soil but can also be cultivated on sandy soil with adequate watering and fertilization
• Fertilization: Balanced fertilization is recommended to optimize yield and quality
• Resistances:
  – Phytophthora (foliage): Minimally resistant
  – Phytophthora (tuber): Moderately resistant
  – Scab: Minimally resistant

Composition

100% professional Dutch Agria quality seed potatoes, NAK-certified. This seed stock meets the highest quality standards and undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it is free from genetic modifications and harmful organisms. With the specific characteristics of Agria seed potatoes, this variety offers growers a reliable, medium to late maturing product with an excellent texture for fries and versatile culinary applications. Ideal for those seeking top quality, high yields, and optimal flavor.

Instructions for Use

1. Soil preparation: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Work the soil to a depth of 30 cm to create a loose structure that promotes root development. Agria performs best on clay soils but can also be cultivated on sandy soils with proper care.

2. Pre-sprouting (optional): Start pre-sprouting approximately four weeks before planting in a warm, bright area. This encourages the development of strong shoots, speeds up growth, and can reduce the time to harvest, which is particularly useful for this late variety.

3. Planting: Plant the seed potatoes early in spring after the last frost. Maintain a 40 cm distance between plants and 60 cm between rows or 75 cm for wider rows. Plant the potatoes approximately 10 cm deep with the shoots facing upward.

4. Care: Hilling is essential for healthy growth. Around six weeks after planting, gradually add more soil around the plants. This supports stem growth, improves drainage, and protects tubers from sunlight. Use Organifer fertilizers and start applying Organifer plant boosters such as Phytophthora concentrate ten weeks after planting for optimal plant health.

5. Harvesting: Agria is a late variety, typically harvested after approximately 140 days, usually in August or September. Use a harvester or garden fork to gently lift the tubers without damage. Agria is not a long-storage variety, so consume shortly after harvesting for the best quality.