vegetable variety in zone 4a
Russet Burbank potato in zone 4a
Russet Burbank · Solanum tuberosum
- Zone
- 4a -30°F to -25°F
- Growing season
- 120 days
- Days to harvest
- 70 to 120
The verdict
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About Russet Burbank
Dry, fluffy, classic baking potato; the McDonald's french fry variety. Baking, mashing, frying. Long-storage main-crop, needs full season.
Critical timing for zone 4a
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Common challenges in zone 4a
- ▸ Late frosts damage early bloomers
- ▸ Limited peach varieties
Modified care for zone 4a
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Russet Burbank in adjacent zones
Other potato varieties for zone 4a
- Adirondack Blue
Earthy, slightly nutty, holds purple color when cooked; blue-skinned blue-fleshed novelty. Roasting, oven frie…
- Kennebec
Smooth, balanced flavor, all-purpose; classic American main-crop white potato. Mashing, frying, baking, storag…
- Red Norland
Waxy, moist, mild flavor; thin-skinned red new potato. Boiling, salads, roasting whole. Early variety, can dig…
- Yukon Gold
Buttery, smooth, slightly sweet; yellow-fleshed all-purpose potato. Mashing, roasting, frying, gratins. The ho…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Russet Burbank potato grow in zone 4a?
Yes. Russet Burbank is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7a, which includes zone 4a.
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