The Highland Russet potato is a high-yielding, medium to late-season variety with dark, rough russet skin and white to cream-colored flesh. It offers good resistance to common scab and moderate resistance to late blight and Verticillium wilt.
Known for its firm texture and mild flavor, Highland Russet is ideal for baking, frying, and processing into products like french fries and potato chips. It stores well and is suited for both fresh consumption and processing.
- Type: Highland Russet is a russet-skinned potato variety.
- Skin: It features a dark, rough, russet skin.
- Flesh: The flesh is white to cream-colored.
- Maturity: This is a medium to late-season maturing potato.
- Yield: Highland Russet is known for its high yield potential.
- Disease Resistance: It has good resistance to common scab and moderate resistance to late blight and Verticillium wilt.
- Storage: These potatoes store well, maintaining their quality over time.
- Texture: The texture is firm, making it suitable for various cooking methods.
- Flavor: It has a mild, pleasant flavor.
- Uses: Highland Russet is particularly well-suited for baking, frying, and making processed products like french fries and potato chips.
