The Dakota Diamond potato is a high-yielding, white-skinned, and white-fleshed variety developed for its excellent cooking qualities and strong disease resistance. It is particularly favored for commercial and home use due to its smooth texture, good storability, and versatile culinary applications.
Key Characteristics
- Skin: Smooth, white, and thin.
- Flesh: White, firm, and slightly waxy.
- Shape: Oval to oblong, uniform in size.
- Texture: Medium to slightly waxy, making it great for baking, boiling, and mashing.
- Flavor: Mild, buttery taste with a smooth consistency when cooked.
Agronomic Traits:
- Maturity: Mid-to-late season variety.
- Yield: High-yielding, producing large, uniform tubers.
- Storage: Stores well for long periods without significant quality loss.
- Disease Resistance: Resistant to common scab, verticillium wilt, and some strains of potato viruses.