Dr. Lynch et al., AC Stampede Russet: A high-yielding oblong russet cultivar for the french fry and fresh market industries, AM J POTATO, 77(4), 2000, pp. 241-244
AC Stampede Russet has a maincrop maturity, and the tubers reach maximum si
ze in western Canada in early to mid-September, The tubers are attractive w
ith russet skin, shallow eyes, an oblong shape, and are very uniform in siz
e. The cultivar is suitable for french fry or fresh market (count carton) p
roduction. It appears to perform best under irrigated conditions. The culti
var provides the industry with a russet-skinned, dual purpose russet cultiv
ar with high yield, low defect levels, excellent fresh market appeal, and g
ood storage quality for both the french fry and fresh market industries.