Production recommendations for Russet Legend are currently limited by lack of commercial grower reports. However, the information situation is rapidly improving for selected production areas. The following points are based mostly on Oregon observations.
Flowers are bright white and profuse.
Russet Legend tubers mature late. Tuber shape ranges from oblong to long depending on the growing area. Tubers are usually longer, thinner and more attractive in short season areas such as eastern Idaho. Soil type may have a strong effect on tuber shape in long season areas. In general, heavier soil seems to favor length.