Galpha
Galpha is a potato cultivar that was developed in the 1970s by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Canada. It is a high-yielding, disease-resistant variety that was bred specifically for the Maritime provinces. The name "Galpha" is a derivative of the genetic term alpha, signifying its advanced genetic makeup.
Galpha potatoes have a high solids content and produce a high yield, with an average production of
Galpha potatoes are commonly grown by commercial farms in the Maritime provinces of Canada, particularly in
The characteristics of Galpha potatoes have been extensively studied by agricultural researchers. They have been found
It appears that the Galpha potato variety has been maintained and widely adopted by potato farmers in