“U.S. No. 1 Processing” consists of potatoes which meet the following requirements:
Basic requirements:
Similar varietal characteristics;
Moderately firm; and,
Fairly well shaped.
Free from:
Freezing or freezing injury;
Blackheart;
Late Blight Tuber Rot;
Southern Bacterial Wilt;
Bacterial Ring Rot;
Insects, worms or larvae;
Soft rot and wet breakdown; and,
Loose sprouts, dirt and foreign material.
Free from damage by any cause.
Size. Unless otherwise specified, individual potatoes shall be not less than 2 inches in diameter or 4 ounces in weight. Percentage(s) of a larger size(s) and/or a maximum size may be specified.
“U.S. No. 2 Processing” consists of potatoes or usable pieces of potatoes which meet the following requirements:
Basic requirements:
Similar varietal characteristics;
Moderately firm; and,
Not seriously misshapen.
Free from:
Freezing or freezing injury;
Blackheart;
Late Blight Tuber Rot;
Southern Bacterial Wilt;
Bacterial Ring Rot;
Insects, worms or larvae;
Soft rot and wet breakdown; and,
Loose sprouts, dirt and foreign material.
Free from serious damage by any cause.
Size. Unless otherwise specified, whole potatoes shall be not less than 11/2 inches in diameter, or usable pieces shall be not less than 4 ounces in weight. Percentage(s) of a larger size(s) and/or maximum size may be specified.