A Marfona is a potato cultivar with a moderately waxy texture. It originated in the Netherlands in 1975.[1] It has a light brown or yellow skin and a yellow to cream flesh,[2] and is a high yielding Second Early variety.[3]
| Potato 'Marfona' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Cultivar | 'Marfona' |
| Origin | Netherlands, 1975 |
Due to the potato having a strong flavour it is very good for use as baking, boiling and mashing.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Marfona". European Cultivated Potato Database. Retrieved 2007-01-09.
- ^ a b Gardener's Guide to Growing Potatoes in the Vegetable Garden: Growing a potato garden for beginners or veterans (2015), p. 27, at Google Books
- ^ Romans, Alan (2005). The Potato Book. London: Frances Lincoln. ISBN 0-7112-2479-X.
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