Burbank Russet Potato
Solanum tuberosum
soh-LAY-num too-bur-OH-sum
Edibles: Tuber
Idaho Baking Spud
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
large, dependable yields of uniform, oblong, large, brown-skinned spuds. Its white, dry, flaky flesh bakes up perfectly, making it an ideal potato. This late-season potato takes some time to mature—often 120 days. But many home gardeners find it worth the wait. Not only does this potato cook up beautifully, it stores well.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
24–36 in
Spread
24–36 in
Form
Slicer
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loam
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Potassium (K)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Partially Self-Pollinating (Better with Pollinator)
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
110 Days
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Earthy
Ploidy
Diploid