Ruby Crescent is a fingerling potato variety with rose-colored skin and yellow flesh. It has a mild, slightly nutty flavor and is suited for potato salads or roasting.
Characteristics
- Appearance: Rosy-skinned tubers with moderately dry, yellow flesh.
- Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly nutty flavor.
- Usage: Especially suited to potato salads or roasting.
- Maturity: It is a medium-maturity variety, typically ready for harvest in around 90-100 days.
- Yield: The Ruby Crescent produces a moderate yield, but the small size of its tubers often makes it a specialty crop.
- Disease Resistance: It shows moderate resistance to common potato diseases but requires regular management to avoid issues like blight or scab.