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Solanum tuberosum 'Alaska Russet'

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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Solanum (so-LAN-num) (Info)
Species: tuberosum (too-ber-OH-sum) (Info)
Cultivar: Alaska Russet

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Category:
Annuals
Vegetables

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Tuber Type:
Hybrid Tuber

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Days to Maturity:
111 to 120 days

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Skin Color:
Brown-red

Skin Texture:
Russet (rough, netting)

Flesh Color:
White

Tuber Shape:
Oval
Long

Tuber Size:
Large

Typical Yield:
Medium

Texture:
Dry (floury, mealy)

Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	Farmerdill	On Feb 10, 2006, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: A 1963 introduction from the USDA and the University of Alaska.

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