Red Sunset is a red-skinned potato variety, developed by the Northwest (Tri-State) Potato Variety Development Program and released in 2009. It is known for its high yield, smooth red skin, and excellent fresh market quality.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oblong to round
- Skin: Bright red, smooth
- Flesh Color: White
- Eye Depth: Shallow
- Size: Medium to large
- Specific Gravity: Moderate
Disease Resistance
- Common Scab: Moderately resistant
- Late Blight: Some resistance
- PVY (Potato Virus Y): Moderate resistance
- Fusarium Dry Rot: Moderate resistance
- Soft Rot & Tuber Defects: Low susceptibility
Agronomic and Yield Characteristics
- Maturity: Mid-season
- Yield: High, with a large percentage of marketable tubers
- Tuber Set: Moderate to high
- Storage: Good, maintains skin color and quality well