Dakota Diamond

Superior

Developed By: University of Wisconsin

Parentage: B96-56 X M59.44; seedling AG29

Plant Variety Protection: released in 1962

Years in Wisconsin Trial: STANDARD FOR COMPARISON

Overall Tuber Appearance: FAIR to GOOD

General Comments: none noteworthy

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

light to medium brown color with light netting to netted skin; color and net can be slightly to moderately variable

Shape:

round/oblong in length; oblong 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:

none noteworthy

Hancock:

minor surface scab

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

5% brown center; 15% vascular discoloration

Hancock:

5% brown center; 15% vascular discoloration; 25% stem end discoloration