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Ranger Russet

Friday, August 14, 2009

Consumer Quality

High quality variety. WEll suited for frozen processing and fresh market. High yields.

Tuber Description

  • Skin colour - russet (tannish-brown)
  • Shape - long, slightly flattened
  • Skin surface - smooth
  • Eye depth - moderately shallow to deep

Disease and Pest Resistance

  • Leaf roll - more resistant than Russet Burbank variety
  • Dry Rot - more resistant than Russet Burbank variety
  • Verticillium Rot - more resistant than Russet Burbank variety
  • Common Scab - susceptible.