| Potato 'Ulster Emblem' | |
| Genus: | Solanum |
| Species: | Solanum tuberosum |
| Cultivar: | 'Ulster Emblem' |
| Breeder: | Mr J. Clarke |
| Origin: | Ireland, 1966 |
The Ulster Emblem variety of potato originated in Northern Ireland. It was originally bred by Mr J. Clarke of Ballymoney, County Antrim.[1] It has a long oval shape with white skin and flesh which has a semiwaxy texture, reasonable flavour with good cooking quality, and a fairly good yield.[2] This variety has a red violet coloured flower and a pink sprout colour. It also has a high resistance to late blight on the tubers as well as the plant foliage.[3]