This article appears in the September 2017 issue of Potato Grower.
In this Smorgasbord, we’ll take a closer look at Yukon Nugget with the help of our good friends at the Potato Variety Management Institute. Yukon Nugget is being touted as a higher-yielding replacement for Yukon Gold.
History
- Developed by the Tri-State Breeding and Research Program, released in 2014
- PVP applied for in 2014
- Parentage: PA99P35-1 × Rose Gold
Key Attributes
- High marketable yields with few defects
- Excellent fresh culinary quality
- Bright, clear skin and flesh color
- Medium to early maturity
Management
- Spacing: Growers are encouraged to adjust in-row spacing according to their respective experience with Yukon Gold and the market sizes needed. In-row spacing of 10 inches works well for a harvest date of approximately 110 days after planting.
- Fertilization: As recommended for Yukon Gold in respective growing area
- Storability: Medium storage capability with dormancy between 100 and 145 days.
- Harvest Conditions: Growers should maintain good soil moisture after vine-kill to promote skin-set.
Production
- Yukon Nugget seed is grown primarily in Idaho. Check www.pvmi.org for a full list of seed growers.
