Department of Plant Pathology
Kennebec (USDA Seedling # B70-5) Parentage – USDA 96-56 (Chippewa x Katahdin) x B127 (3895-13 x Earlaine)1,2,3 Breeder – Released by the USDA and Maine Agricultural Experiment Station in 19482 Maturity – Late-season1,3 Usage –Excellent for boiling and baking1,2,3; ideal for chipping and French frying2,3 Plant – Large, spreading structure1,2; thick, green, prominently angled stems; …
Norland (ND2906-1R) Parentage – Redkote x ND6261,2,3,4 Breeder – Released by the Horticultural Department at North Dakota Agricultural College in 19571,2; Red Norland is a darker red line selection of Norland observed in 19654; Dark Red Norland, New Red Norland, Super Red Norland and Red Norland Strain 72 are line selections of Red Norland; Red …
Caribou Russet AF3362-1 Parentage – Reeves Kingpin x Silverton Russet1,2,3,4 Breeder – Bred by the University of Maine Potato Breeding Program in 20011; released by the University of Maine and the Maine Potato Board in 20154 Maturity – Mid to late-season1,2,3,4 Usage – Fresh market and French fry production1,3,4 Plant – Medium to large size, …
Bannock Russet (A81473-2) Percentage– A75175-1 x A75188-31,2 Breeder– Selected from a cross made in Aberdeen, ID in 19811,2; released by the USDA Agricultural Research Service and the Agricultural Experiment Stations of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in 19991,2.3 Maturity– Late-season1,2,3 Usage– French fry and other frozen product processing; excellent fresh market qualities1 Plant– Medium to large, …
All Blue (Blue) Parentage – Unknown1 Breeder – Heirloom variety suspected to have originated in the US or UK (Scotland) in the late 19th century; several synonyms names likely existed throughout history1 Maturity – Late season1,2 Usage – Fresh; specialty tablestock1 Plant – Tall, vigorous, semi-erect habit with blue purple stems1,3 Leaves – Dark green1 Flowers …
Adirondack Blue (S45-5) Parentage – N40-1 (Chieftain x Black Russian) x NY961,2,3 Breeder – Original cross made in 19932; released by the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, Ithaca NY in 20031,2,3,4 Maturity – Mid-season5,6 Usage – Fresh specialty market6; great for roasting, steaming and salads5; can be used …
Yukon Gold (G6666-4Y) Parentage – Norgleam x W5279-4 (yellow-fleshed diploid hybrid of S. phureja)1 Breeder – Horticulture Science Department, Ontario Agricultural College and the University of Guelph, Ontario jointly released the line in 19811 Maturity – Mid-season Usage – Fresh market Plant – Medium large, upright with the tendency to spread; lower three-quarters of …
Russet Burbank Parentage – Origin of Russet Burbank, formally known as Netted Gem is believed to be a mutation of Burbank, discovered by Luther Burbank. Although the origin is not defined, maternal lineage likely includes Rough Purple Chili, Garnet Chili, and Early Rose1 Breeder – Released by L.L. May & Co. in St. Paul, …
Superior AG29 Parentage – B96-56 (parent to Kennebec) x M59.44 Breeder – Released by the University of Wisconsin breeding program in 19621,2 Maturity – Early to mid-season Usage – Excellent as a fresh chipper; good for boiling, baking and French frying3 Plant – Medium size with an erect to spreading structure; airy plant that …
Silverton Russet (AC83064-6) Parentage – Calwhite (a long white cultivar) x A7875-51,2 Breeder – Released for production by the Colorado Experiment Station, Idaho Experiment Station and USDA-ARS in 19992 Maturity – Mid to late season1,2 Usage – Fresh market; processing1,2 Plant – Medium to large upright growth habit; stems are thin and have weak anthocyanin …