North Dakota State University

Norchief
(ND5778-2R)
Norchief Parentage: ND4468-1R x Redkote
Released: 1968
Plant Variety Protection: No
Utilization: Tablestock
Yield Potential: High
Vine: Medium sized and upright vine, with some anthocyanin pigmentation. Red-purple flowers.
Tubers: Round to bolong tubers with smooth skin and shallow eyes. Tuber flesh is white.
Maturity: Medium late
Specific Gravity: High
Storability:  
Resistances: Moderate resistance to common scab. Preferential avoidance by flea beetle.
Susceptibilities: Susceptible to silver scurf, Verticillium wilt, PVX and late blight.
Literature Citation: Am. Potato J. 46:298-301