REDS :  CHEFTAIN


  Description

 
  Tuber Shape: Round Oval
  Eyes: Shallow
  Skin: Bright Red
  Flesh: White
  Plant: Medium Size and spreading
  Flower: Light Violet, Large
 
Characteristics

 
  Yield: High
  Specific Gravity: Medium
  Maturity: Mid Season
  Resistances: Late Blight - resistant to common races
Common Scab - highly resistant
  Susceptibilities:
  Storability: Good
  Consumer Quality: Fair boiling; good color after boiling and Does not turn dark as prepeeled product.
  Chief Market: Export seed. Pre-peeled product in the Institutional trade. Fresh market in Ontario.
  Remarks: Space at 6 inches with low nitrogen for seed export.