The tubers are well shaped, have shallow eyes and a bright white skin. Tubers are almost free of internal defects and pickouts. The chip color is acceptable. The specific gravity is about .013 less than Atlantic. Management recommendations for Russet Legend Legend vines are typically slightly smaller and later maturing than Russet Burbank.
Flowers are bright white and profuse.
Plants tend to have slightly fewer stems and to set slightly fewer tubers than Russet Burbank, consequently, Legend tubers are noticeably larger. Russet Legend is an excellent choice for frozen processing. The potato varieties shown on this page were entered for certification in 1999. Final certification and classification is subject to the results of field and harvest inspections and the Florida winter test. A guide to performance and selection Descriptions of some commonly grown varieties in South Australia.