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. Interactive effects between soil and climate on Russet Legend tuber conformation are not well understood. They also typically show higher oven dry solids and more protein and vitamin C but lower levels of reducing sugar, sucrose and glycoalkaloids than Russet Burbank. Diseases and Disorders Legend has occasionally shown extreme susceptibility to stem-end discoloration.