Organic Seed Potato 'Byzance'

Organic Seed Potato 'Byzance' - The Blight-Resistant Powerhouse of the Organic Garden

This premium variety is celebrated for its exceptional resistance to late blight, making it a top-tier choice for organic growers seeking a reliable and heavy crop. It is a vigorous early maincrop that produces high yields of smooth, yellow-skinned tubers with a rich, creamy yellow flesh. 'Byzance' thrives best in full sun conditions and requires well-draining soil to achieve its maximum size and quality. Throughout its 110–120 day maturation cycle, the plant develops robust, upright foliage that provides excellent ground cover. With its natural resilience to common diseases and a preference for steady watering, this variety ensures a bountiful harvest with minimal intervention.

Culinary Uses

'Byzance' is a versatile culinary star, prized for its excellent flavor and texture. Its moderate dry matter content (19%–21%) makes it perfect for:

• Boiling & Mashing: Holds its shape well while producing a smooth, buttery mash.

• Baking & Chipping: The yellow flesh develops a wonderful sweetness and crisp finish when roasted or fried.

Gardener’s Tip for 'Byzance'

The "Heavy-Handed" Harvest Advantage: Because 'Byzance' is specifically bred for its high resistance to mechanical damage (it won an innovation award for its tough yet smooth skin), it is the perfect variety for those who find the harvest process a bit tricky. If you are a novice gardener worried about accidentally "spearing" or bruising your potatoes with a garden fork during lifting, 'Byzance' is much more forgiving than thinner-skinned varieties. This durability also translates to a longer shelf life, as fewer nicks in the skin mean less chance of rot during winter storage.

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