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Irish White potato

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Irish White
GenusSolanum
SpeciesSolanum tuberosum
Cultivar'Irish White'
OriginIreland, 1882

Irish White is a variety of potato that was traditionally grown in County Donegal and Antrim. It was raised by Robert Christie of Ballytaggart about 1882. [1]

The tubers are long, irregular and white skinned with very deep eyes, similar to an 'Irish Lumper' in appearance.

References

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  1. ^ Irish Seed Savers Spring 2010 Seed List