“Freedom Russet” (W1836-3rus): A Dual Purpose Russet
A team of UW-Madison plant breeders has created a new, dual purpose (process/fresh market) russet potato that is adapted to the short season conditions of central Wisconsin. This variety, ‘W 1836-3rus,’ has long, blocky, russet tubers with light eye spots and an attractive appearance. W 1836-3rus also has medium-late vine maturity.
Advantages:
- Yields are superior or comparable to similar varieties
- Exhibits superior tuber bulking rate when harvested at 120 days
- Highly resistant to Verticillium wilt (a component of early drying syndrome)
- Resistant to most strains of common scab
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
File Number:
P00244US
Other information:
PVP Application Filed.
