I have many of those fuzzy leaf types you mention. Prince Harry is not so great flavored but the latest version, King Harry,(NY131) is a big improvement in flavor.
I am involved in creating all kinds of insect tolerant potato clones using various improved and will germplasm. Solanum berthaultii and other wild species are great sources of insect tolerance. If I get a chance, I'll post some photos of such lines for the readership. King Harry has been used in all color classes of potato crosses. Should have more info in the future. I think there is a future in the trichome haired potatoes.
I have had some flea beetle damage too, and in the tubers.
Tom Wagner
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