Dakota Diamond

W2253-5RUS

Developed By: University of Wisconsin

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005, 2004, 2003

Overall Tuber Appearance: POOR to FAIR

General Comments: stem ends tend to have heavier russet

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

light to medium brown color with light to moderate russet; color and russet can be slightly to moderately variable

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

severe surface scab; severe growth cracks

Hancock:

severe surface scab

Spooner:

severe surface scab; minor growth cracks

Internal Defects:

Antigo:

10% brown center; 20% hollow heart; 30% stem end discoloration

Hancock:

17% hollow heart

Spooner:

15% hollow heart