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Kennebec is a medium- to late-maturing white potato. It was bred by the USDA and selected by Presque Isle Station, Maine, in 1941. Kennebec is not under plant variety protection. This fast-growing variety has high yields. It maintains good quality in storage [1] and is grown for both fresh market use and for potato chip manufacturing.
The Villetta Rose is a late maturing red potato variety. It was developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is under plant variety protection. It originated from a cross between Dark Red Norland and Nordonna varieties. [1] 'Villetta Rose' has a medium to long dormancy, stores well and maintains its red color in storage.
This variety is a mutation (or sport) of the cultivar 'Burbank's Seedling' that was selected by the plant breeder Luther Burbank in 1873. The known lineage of Russet Burbank began in 1853 when Chauncey E. Goodrich imported the Rough Purple Chili from South America in an attempt to add diversity to American potato stocks which were susceptible to late blight.
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The Russian blue potato plant produces medium round and oblong tubers with deep purple insides. [1] It is a late season variety of potato. The plants themselves are large, semi-erect, and produce light blue flowers and dark foliage.
That’s about 1 cup of roasted potatoes or 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes, which has a smaller serving size because it’s denser than roasted slices or chunks. How to Estimate How Many Sweet ...
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The King Edward potato is a main crop; in the UK it is traditionally planted in April for harvest in September. It is suitable to be grown both commercially and in allotments . It is very resistant to common scab and offers some resistance to potato blight but is susceptible to potato cyst nematode .