Cutting and then planting immediately is very strongly discouraged, clearly not a recommended practice which results in poor stands, uneven emergence and seed decay by bacterial soft rot (Erwinia carotovora). For cutting to seed pieces, small to medium size tubers need to be use to avoid "blind" pieces. Seed (KEY practices)įor best stand, small whole seed ("single-drops") should be used due to uneven distribution of eyes which are mostly at the bud end. Because of these set characteristics, some more unusual management strategies are needed for high marketable yield. One of its drawbacks is a strong tendency for tubers to oversize due to setting few tubers and to green due to a high set close to the surface. Highest market recommendation is for the 'count-carton' baking market. Tuber shape is 'cylindrical' and reported as slightly oval and flattened. Sugars are in the medium range and the variety can fry like a russet frier. Specific gravity is usually between 1.080 to 1.085 (about 20-21% dry matter). Summer yields under good conditions range between 300 and 400 cwt/acre and, in the autumn (full season), yields may get over 500 cwt/acre. Yukon Gold matures in 80 to 95 days after planting, so may be harvested as an early season crop. Characteristics | Management Profile | Tables Market Characteristics