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Solanumtuberosum

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Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Solanum (so-LAN-num)

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tuberosum (too-ber-OH-sum)

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Full Sun

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9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

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White/Near White

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2006 | neutral

A 1981 Dutch introduction. Tubers are round/oval, yellow, smooth skin, shallow eyes, and pale yellow flesh. Used for fresh market and French fries.

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