'Home Guard' | |
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Genus | solanum |
Species | Solanum tuberosum |
Cultivar | 'Home Guard' |
Origin | United Kingdom 1942 |
Home Guard is a potato variety grown mainly in Ireland. Oval Shape. It is an early variety with moderate to low yields, typically harvested and available in shops by mid May. The flesh is white or cream coloured, but shows a tendency to discoloration when cooked. It is susceptible to several diseases, including blight, potato cyst nematode and powdery scab.