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A high yielding, very late maturing, specialty cultivar suitable for fresh use with medium specific gravity and reduced need for inputs. |
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Variety Profiles
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| Developer: |
Unknown. Heirloom variety. |
| Release: |
Unknown. Heirloom variety. |
| Tuber Shape: |
Oval. |
| Eyes: |
Very shallow. |
| Skin: |
Yellow, slightly flaky. |
| Flesh: |
Dark yellow. |
| Plant: |
Very large and prostrate vine, indeterminate type, sparse white flowers, rangy root system, high set of tubers. |
| Yield Potential: |
High. |
| Specific Gravity: |
Medium. |
| Maturity: |
Very late. |
| Resistances: |
Disease tolerant, as few diseases have been noted under field situations. |
| Susceptibilites: |
Foliar early blight, blackleg, PVY. |
| Storability: |
German Butterball stores well and long-term storage is possible. |
| Production Mgmt: |
Plants emerge rapidly. The rangy root system aids in providing adequate water and nutrient uptake for the very large vines. Hail damage is generally minimal. Tubers have medium dormancy. Fertility needs are very minimal compared to most major cultivars and similar to those for Russet Nugget. Excess nitrogen early in the growing season may delay tuberization in favor of excess vine growth. No major herbicide sensitivities are known. Tubers are set throughout the hill and tend to bulk in the late season. |
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Note: This information should only be used as a guide. Adjustments for local conditions must always be made. Contact your field consultant for more information.
Information courtesy of Colorado Certified Potato Growers Association.
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