RUSSETS :  RUSSET BURBANK


  Description

 
  Tuber Shape: Long
  Eyes: Shallow, numerous and well distributed
  Skin: Russeted and heavily netted
  Flesh: White
  Plant: Medium size and spreading
  Flower: White, few
 
Characteristics

 
  Yield: High
  Specific Gravity: High
  Maturity: Very late
  Resistances: Common scab - resistant
Blackleg - highly resistant
Fusarium storage rot - resistant
  Susceptibilities: PVY - highly susceptible
  Storability: Good, long dormancy
  Consumer Quality: Good boiling and excellent baking and french fry quality
  Chief Market: Fresh market for the count carton trade and manufacture of french fries.
  Remarks: Heavy set; space 12 to 14 inches for seed, 15 to 16 inches for the table and 15 to 18 inches for processing.