Homeguard

As the name suggests introduced during WWII. The fairly waxy fleshed tubers are at their best early in the season. Short dormancy. Susceptible to drought. Moderate to low yields. Susceptible to tuber blight. Good resistance to damage and powdery scab. Good flavour but they do have a tendency to discolour after cooking.

• Crop type : First early
• Skin colour : White
• Blight resistance : Low
• Scab resistance : High
• Eelworm resistance : Low
• Flesh : White
• Shape : Short Oval

Potato growing guide.pdf