Dakota Diamond

Stampede Russet

Developed By: Texas A & M University

Parentage: BR7091-1 x Lemhi Russet, seedling TXAV675-27

Plant Variety Protection: released 1998

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005, 2003

Overall Tuber Appearance: FAIR

General Comments: large tubers tend to be rough

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

dark brown color with moderate to heavy russet; color can be slightly variable; russet can be slightly to moderately variable

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

eyes are shallow; bud and stem ends are smooth; overall tuber texture is smooth to slightly rough

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

minor misshaped tubers

Hancock:

none noteworthy

Spooner:

moderate surface scab

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

15% brown center; 20% internal brown spot; 15% vascular discoloration; 10% stem end discoloration

Hancock:

none noteworthy

Spooner:

10% vascular discoloration