Twinner POTATO
Quick Overview
- Twinner is an early-maturing table potato variety developed for both conventional and organic farming, known for its excellent consumption quality.
- It belongs to Agrico’s Next Generation series, designed to meet modern agricultural needs with a focus on sustainability and resilience.
- This variety stands out for its ability to produce a high yield early in the season, making it a valuable choice for growers and consumers alike.
- Bullet Points:
- Early-yielding ware potato.
- Suitable for organic and conventional cultivation.
- Part of Agrico’s innovative Next Generation lineup.
Origin & History
- Twinner was developed through a collaboration between Agrico Research and the te Winkel family, who cultivated it entirely on their organic farm in the Netherlands after facing challenges with Phytophthora (late blight).
- The variety emerged from a cross between seedling MA 98-0032 (from Mansholt) and AR 00-87-22 (from Agrico Research), incorporating blight resistance genes and drawing from ancestors like Marabel and Sirco.
- Introduced as a potential replacement for the Frieslander variety, Twinner reflects years of breeding efforts to combine early maturity with disease resistance, with its production still expanding as of recent years.
- Bullet Points:
- Originated on the te Winkel family’s organic farm.
- Crossbred by Agrico Research with Mansholt lineage.
- Aimed to address Phytophthora issues in organic potato farming.
Specifications
- Twinner produces rather large, oval-shaped tubers with yellow skin and flesh, offering a visually appealing and uniform product.
- It has a medium-term storage capability due to average dormancy and is compatible with herbicides like Metribuzin (Sencorex), enhancing its cultivation flexibility.
- The variety is noted for yielding approximately 30 tonnes per hectare in organic settings, a strong performance for an early potato.
- Bullet Points:
- Large, oval tubers with yellow skin and flesh.
- Average dormancy, suitable for medium-term storage.
- Yields around 30 tonnes/ha in organic conditions.
Key Characteristics
- Twinner is highly resistant to late blight (Phytophthora) in both foliage and tubers, a critical trait for reliable organic production.
- It offers a firm cooking texture with good consumption qualities, making it versatile for baking, roasting, chipping, or boiling as a general-purpose potato.
- With a relatively high dry matter content, it provides a satisfying taste and texture, while its early maturity allows it to reach markets ahead of many other varieties.
- Bullet Points:
- Late blight resistance in foliage and tubers.
- Firm cooking texture, good dry matter content.
- Early maturity for quick harvest cycles.
Health Benefits
- Like most potatoes, Twinner is a rich source of carbohydrates, providing energy through its starch content, and likely contains moderate fiber, especially in the skin, aiding digestion.
- It offers essential nutrients such as vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports immune health, and potassium, which benefits heart and muscle function—specific levels may vary but align with yellow-fleshed potato profiles.
- The resistant starch potentially present in cooled Twinner potatoes could promote gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria, though preparation methods impact its nutritional effects.
- Bullet Points:
- High in carbs for energy, with fiber for digestion.
- Contains vitamin C and potassium for overall health.
- Potential resistant starch benefits when cooled.