Not intended for processing because of low solids and high sugar. It is used especially for baking because of its dry, starchy texture and oblong, russeted appearance. However, growers are encouraged to test carefully for stem-end discoloration in their own fields before investing heavily in Legend. It is also marketed from storage in the Klamath Basin. It produces medium to low yields with a very high proportion of U.S. No. 1 tubers.
Eyes tend to be shallow but prominent because of reduced russeting in the immediate vicinity.
Compared to Russet Burbank and most other varieties, it is extremely susceptible to late blight tuber decay. However, performance is highly location specific. Growers should test the strains locally before planting large acreages. Russet Nugget - Released by Colorado in 1988, primarily used for fresh market. Red-skinned Varieties Red varieties are used exclusively for fresh market in Oregon because of low solids and high sugar.