"Gem" Russet potato question

[Joel_BC]

I've got five types of potatoes planted this year, and it turns out we've had spring temps below seasonal norms, plus a fair amount of rain - both of which have contributed to cool soil temperatures. My "Gem Russets" (the same as "Netted Gem" potatoes, I believe) are the only one of the five varieties not to have emerged from the soil whatsoever. I must admit my French Fingerlings are not doing so well, either.

Anyhow, as Burbank Russets have done very well for me in the past, I was surprised that the Gems are a "no-show" so far. Anybody here have experience with this variety either in cool climate or in a cooler than average years?

 

[baymule]

I have never planted Gem Russet potatoes. And of course our climates are vastly different. We plant potatoes in mid February and they'd better be quick about it or they'll burn up! Sorry you are having troubles with your potatoes.

 

[Joel_BC]

Yes, different climatic zones - plus, so many areas in North America are getting weird weather, not just the norm. Well, anyone living in the cooler regions who's had experience with Gem's?

Anyhow, good luck with your plantings, baymule.

I do know that some people here live in the Pacific Northwest, and even (I seem to recall) in BC where I live. Maybe some of them will notice this thread.

 

[Britesea]

I live in the cool Northwest Joel, but I'm sorry to say I haven't grown potatoes. We had a friend up until last year that grew the "gourmet" potatoes-- the ones that sell for $35 a pound to the fancy restaurants in New York-- and he always gave us a 50 pound sack of them each year. He's retired now though, so I guess I'll have to start growing my own.