Caribou Russet Seed Potato
Description
The very best baking potato! Developed by the University of Maine, Caribou Russet is a mid-season potato with real flavor and good keeping ability. Medium yields of good-looking, oval russeted tubers love cold climates (New England and northern-tier states on the Canadian border). Great for mashing and has a beautiful fry color. Resistant to golden nematode, scab and verticillium wilt. New potatoes can be harvested beginning about 7-8 weeks after planting. Certified Organic by MOFGA Certification Services, LLC.
- Available for spring shipping only.
- Last day to order seed potatoes is May 20
- Seed potatoes will ship separately from the rest of your order. In the best interest of the plants, seed potatoes begin shipping on February 8 to the warmer parts of the country. Shipping will continue through Early June for colder parts of the country.
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Characteristics
| Fruit Color | White |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Taste | Excellent |
| Texture | Firm |
| Zone Range | 3 - 9 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
3 - 9
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
Pollination is not required for this variety.
This variety does not require pollination to produce a harvestable crop.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Your success is our priority. We work hard to make sure that your order arrives at the ideal time for planting in your location based on your local climate conditions.
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First year planting potatoes so I figured I'd try these as the seam to be a good "starter" type
Kirk S
on Apr 3, 2021
Good potatoes for long term storage in my root cellar.
Mary M
on Feb 15, 2021
First year planting potatoes so I figured I'd try these as the seam to be a good "starter" type
Kirk S
on Apr 3, 2021
Red white and blue patriotic
Old Goat
on Mar 8, 2021
How do you prevent potatoe beetles from destroying the crop?
BEST ANSWER: Kaolin clay can form a natural barrier against insects and a repellent option. Available commercially under such names as Surround WP, a thorough coating over your plants of this material can help keep the potato bugs from munching on your leaves or laying their eggs. Another option is diatomaceous earth
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- TiffanyF Staff on Mar 29, 2021
How long will How long will seed potatoes keep before planting?How long will asparagus roots keep before planting?
BEST ANSWER: The approximate maximum duration you can keep them as seed before they break dormancy is 200 days but will depend on what variety you ordered and you might be able to extend that for a few weeks without affecting viability using seed inhibitors.
If planting is delayed on your bareroots, store crowns at 40?? F and 85%-90% humidity. Do not let free water accumulate on them, but it is important not to let them dry out. I would plant within 10 days from receipt.
If planting is delayed on your bareroots, store crowns at 40?? F and 85%-90% humidity. Do not let free water accumulate on them, but it is important not to let them dry out. I would plant within 10 days from receipt.
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- TiffanyF Staff on Mar 24, 2021
How long seed potatoes keep?
BEST ANSWER: The approximate maximum duration you can keep them as seed before they break dormancy is 200 days but will depend on what variety you ordered and you might be able to extend that for a few weeks without affecting viability using seed inhibitors
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- TiffanyF Staff on Mar 24, 2021
How many seeds come in a pound of potato root?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. At this time, 1 pound of potatoes will plant 8-10 feet of a row and contain approx. 5-9 tubers.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- Tabitha R Expert on Feb 7, 2020
