{"product_id":"caribou-russet-seed-potato","title":"Caribou Russet Seed Potato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eCaribou Russet Potato\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performing maincrop potato variety developed by the University of Maine. Known for its excellent yields, strong plant vigor, and versatility in the kitchen, Caribou Russet has quickly become a favorite among home gardeners and commercial growers alike. This variety produces light russeted skin with white flesh and delivers excellent texture and flavor whether baked, mashed, or fried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to try several of our most popular and favorite varieties? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.farmoncentral.com\/products\/potato-sampler-1\"\u003eTry our Sampler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eSeed potatoes are sold by the pound for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eSHIPPING INFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"675\"\u003ePotatoes start shipping mid-March based on region.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders will ship within the ideal planting window for your growing zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eWhy Grow Caribou Russet Potatoes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e• High-yielding maincrop variety with vigorous growth\u003cbr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e• Classic russet potato ideal for baking, mashing, and fries\u003cbr data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e• Excellent heat and drought tolerance\u003cbr data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e• Strong disease resistance and reliable garden performance\u003cbr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e• Developed for both commercial production and home gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003ePotato Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maincrop \/ mid-season\u003cbr data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eSkin Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light russet with light to medium netting\u003cbr data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eFlesh Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003cbr data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105–115 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eEase of Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003ePlanting Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 6–10 seed pieces per pound (approximately 8–10 feet of row per pound)\u003cbr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eExpected Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–15 pounds harvested per pound planted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eCultivation Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Avoid compacted soils so tubers can develop properly.\u003cbr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) for best yields.\u003cbr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seed potatoes once soil can be worked in early spring. Larger potatoes may be cut into pieces with at least one eye per piece before planting.\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seed pieces about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e10–12 inches apart in rows spaced 30–36 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1989\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain consistent soil moisture throughout the growing season, especially once tubers begin forming.\u003cbr data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eHilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e As plants grow, mound soil around stems to protect developing potatoes from sunlight and encourage larger yields.\u003cbr data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eDisease resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety shows moderate resistance to common scab, Verticillium wilt, and golden nematode (Ro1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eCaribou Russet potatoes are typically ready to harvest about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e105–115 days after planting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Allow vines to die back before harvesting for larger storage potatoes. This variety stores well when properly cured, although tubers have a relatively short dormancy period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.farmoncentral.com\/pages\/instructions\"\u003eClick here for our Potato Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eCaribou Russet was developed by the University of Maine from a cross between Silverton Russet and Reeves Kingpin. 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