The Ranger Russet is a mid-season potato variety known for its high yield, long oblong tubers, and russet-colored skin. It features white, starchy flesh that is ideal for baking, frying, and mashing.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oblong to long.
- Skin: Russeted with a rough, dark brown color.
- Flesh: White, ideal for various cooking methods and processing.
- Eyes: Shallow, which makes peeling easier.
- Size: Large, with a consistent size suitable for uniform processing.
- Texture: Firm, contributing to good processing quality.
Resistances
- Common Scab: Moderate resistance.
- Late Blight: Some resistance, providing some protection against this fungal disease.
- Early Blight: Moderate resistance, helping to maintain plant health.
- Potato Virus Y (PVY): Some resistance, reducing the risk of viral infections.
- Blackleg: Some resistance, helping to lower the incidence of this bacterial disease.
Sensitivities
- Drought Sensitivity: Moderate; requires adequate irrigation for optimal growth.
- Frost Sensitivity: High; sensitive to frost, necessitating careful timing for planting and harvesting.
- Bruising Sensitivity: Moderate; tubers need to be handled carefully to avoid damage.
- Storage Sensitivity: Low; good storage qualities, maintaining quality over time when stored properly.
Quality
- Culinary Quality: Excellent; versatile for baking, frying, and mashing, with desirable processing qualities.
- Dry Matter Content: High; contributes to crispiness and texture in processed products like fries.
- Flavor: Mild and pleasant, suitable for a variety of dishes.
- Uniformity: Consistent tuber size and shape, ensuring uniform cooking and processing results.
- Shelf Life: Good; retains quality during storage, making it a reliable choice for fresh market and processing.
