AC Stampede Russet: A high-yielding oblong russet cultivar for the french fry and fresh market industries

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.