ORIGIN: The origin of Irish Cobbler is not known. Several claims suggest it was first grown by Irish
shoemakers in the northeastern U.S. It is believed to be found as a mixture in Early Rose seed tubers suggesting it was a sport of Early Rose. It was first reported in 1876.
CHARACTERISTICS: Irish Cobbler is a very early maturing variety that was widely grown. Eating quality
is reputed to be very good.
Plants: Are medium in size, erect to spreading. Stems are thick to medium and are prominently angled.
Nodes are slightly swollen and green, the internodes have a slight reddish-purple
pigmentation. Wings are green, straight or occasionally slightly waved and are
frequently double at the base of stems. Leaves have four pairs of primary
leaflets which are medium in size and ovate. Flower color is lilac with white
tips. Anthers are orange yellow and pollen is medium in abundance but of poor
quality.
Tubers: Are round, medium to large in size with deep stem and apical ends.
Lateral eye depth ranges from shallow to deep.
Skin color is creamy white and texture is smooth. Flesh color is white.
STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES:
The major advantage of Irish Cobbler is its earliness. Another perceived
advantage is the culinary quality. This variety is resistant to mild mosaic and
immune from wart. The deep eyes and irregular shape of tubers have been the
primary disadvantages.
shoemakers in the northeastern U.S. It is believed to be found as a mixture in Early Rose seed tubers suggesting it was a sport of Early Rose. It was first reported in 1876.
CHARACTERISTICS: Irish Cobbler is a very early maturing variety that was widely grown. Eating quality
is reputed to be very good.
Plants: Are medium in size, erect to spreading. Stems are thick to medium and are prominently angled.
Nodes are slightly swollen and green, the internodes have a slight reddish-purple
pigmentation. Wings are green, straight or occasionally slightly waved and are
frequently double at the base of stems. Leaves have four pairs of primary
leaflets which are medium in size and ovate. Flower color is lilac with white
tips. Anthers are orange yellow and pollen is medium in abundance but of poor
quality.
Tubers: Are round, medium to large in size with deep stem and apical ends.
Lateral eye depth ranges from shallow to deep.
Skin color is creamy white and texture is smooth. Flesh color is white.
STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES:
The major advantage of Irish Cobbler is its earliness. Another perceived
advantage is the culinary quality. This variety is resistant to mild mosaic and
immune from wart. The deep eyes and irregular shape of tubers have been the
primary disadvantages.