Potato TOPAZE

French excellence in potato production

The «Topaze» potato variety from Germicopa Breeding is designed for producers who prioritize a balance between premium aesthetic appearance and culinary performance. With its uniform oval shape, smooth yellow skin, and shallow eyes, this table potato variety meets the highest standards for retail and food service industries, offering ease of processing and consistent kitchen results.

Field performance and disease resistance

With a growth cycle of 85–95 days, Topaze fits effectively into standard crop management programs. A key advantage of this variety is its robust natural resistance to several common pathogens that typically threaten yields, such as:

• Mycosphaerella blight and coccomycosis;
• Various types of rot;
• Powdery mildew;
• Brown spot.

This genetic resistance profile allows growers to reduce pesticide application rates, simplifying crop management and improving the overall economic efficiency of the farm.

Culinary quality and commercial utility

With a starch content of 14–16%, Topaze is a highly versatile table potato. The average tuber weight of 100–140 grams makes it perfectly sized for pre-packaging and portion-controlled meals. Its yellow flesh holds its shape well during cooking, preventing disintegration, which makes it ideal for salads, soups, and traditional side dishes. For commercial growers, the consistency of the tuber size and shape ensures a high percentage of sellable produce during the sorting process, effectively minimizing waste and maximizing profit margins per hectare.