The Ida Rose potato is a popular early-season variety known for its smooth skin, creamy flesh, and excellent flavor. It is widely grown in the United States, particularly in cooler growing regions, where it is prized for its early harvest and versatility in cooking.
Characteristics
- Appearance: Round to oval tubers with bright-red skin that retains color during storage and moist, firm, white flesh. The skin can russet slightly in light soils.
- Flavor Profile: Considered to be an excellent potato for baking, microwaving, and boiling. Ranks high in taste tests.
- Usage: General purpose. Popular as a salad potato.
- Tuber Shape: It is round to oval in shape with shallow eyes, which makes it easy to peel if desired.
- Texture: The flesh is waxy and firm, making it ideal for boiling, steaming, or roasting. It has a slightly sweet and rich flavor.
- Size: Typically medium-sized tubers, making them suitable for both fresh market and culinary use.
