Dakota Diamond

ND4659-1R

Developed By: North Dakota State University

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005

Overall Tuber Appearance: FAIR to GOOD

General Comments: none noteworthy

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

medium red color with lightly netted skin; color and skin texture can be slightly to moderately variable

Shape:

round to round/oblong in length; oblong to oblong/flattened in cross section; tapered/blocky to blocky ends; shape can be slightly variable

Tuber Texture:

eyes are shallow; stem end is shallow to intermediate; bud end is intermediate; overall tuber texture is slightly rough

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

severe growth cracks

Hancock:

moderate surface scab

Muck:

none noteworthy

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

none noteworthy

Hancock:

10% stem end discoloration

Muck:

none noteworthy