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Solana presents new registrations at Weuthen Kartoffeltag and Potato Europe

"New potato variety 'Lea' is suitable for both conventional and organic farming"

Breeder and seed supplier Solana GmbH & Co. will use the upcoming potato fairs to introduce a total of three new table potatoes. Both the Weuthen Potato Day (August 29, Schwalmtal) and the Potato Europe (September 4 & 5, Tournai / Belgium) will focus on the extended variety spectrum of the company, which has its headquarters in Hamburg. "We will present a total of three new 2019 approvals, namely the Lea, Marta and Jule," reports product manager Arne Pagel.

Weuthen Potato Day: New registrations officially presented
At the Weuthen Potato Day, the Solana Group will present both new and proven varieties. In addition to well-known varieties Almonda, Baby Lou, Belmonda, Lilly, Masai, Pocahontas, Queen Anne, Sunshine and Toscana, the breeder will show the latest registrations from the broad product portfolio. "Lea is a very early potato with a deep yellow flesh color that is also suitable for organic farming and, above all, has an excellent taste. The Marta is also a very early variety with a very light colored flesh."

Rounding out the presentation of the new registrations by the variety Jule: A firm-boiling, mid-early variety with also deep yellow flesh color, explains Arne Pagel. In addition to the new registrations, the team is available for product management to consulting and information exchange around the product range.

The Solana Group's stand at last year's Potato Europe at Gut Bockerode.

Potato Europe: potato potatoes in the foreground
At Potato Europe in Belgium, on 4 and 5 September, Solana will be represented by its subsidiary Den Hartigh. The Dutch experts will mainly present potato potatoes such as Forza and King Russet. But the varieties Connect, which is suitable for organic farming, and Prada are also there. "The Solana varieties Miranda and Edison, ideal for the production of French fries, complement our range," Arne Pagel concludes.

For more information:
Solana GmbH & Co. KG
Frau Barbara Lehmann
Albert-Einstein-Ring 5
22761 Hamburg
Tel: +49 404142042
[email protected] 
www.solana.de.  

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