Kennebec is widely adapted and is grown in many parts of the world. At one time it was the primary variety used for potato chip processing in the U.S. and Canada. It was also important in french fry processing. On the table stock market its reputation for good culinary quality was well known. The variety produces a high yield of large tubers.
Plants are main season in maturity.
They are large, developing a dense canopy shortly after emergence. The plant is generally light green in color with no purple pigmentation. Leaflets are long and narrow. Flowers are white and often abort before opening. Tubers are oblong, slightly flattened with shallow eyes.