Kestrel

	Description Kestrel is long-oval in shape and has white skin with purple/blue splashes around the eyes. It is proving to be very popular with consumers due to its versatile cooking characteristics and good taste.

Parentage

Seeling ex S.Vernei x Cara

Maturity

Maturity is generally 2 weeks longer than the Nadine variety.

Disease Reactions

Susceptible to common scab.

Plant Spacing

Ideal plant spacing is around 6" (15cm) for this variety.

Yield

To be determined.

Cooking Characteristics

Kestrel is a good all purpose potato that is excellent for roasting and frying. It is a fairly dry textured potato with good flavour and no discolouration after cooking. It mashes smooth with only slight riciness and has good texture after microwaving.

	Boil/Salad Mash Microwave Roast Fry Taste

Excellent Very Good Good