CLASSIC RUSSET

Classic Russet has had high fresh merit in Tri-State and Western Regional Potato Variety Trials. Classic Russet is an early-maturing, russeted clone that produces a high percentage of U.S. No. 1 tubers. Its attractive tubers make it very suitable for use by the fresh-pack industry and could also be used as an early processor.

Sold in fresh-pack markets and processed right out of the field or during the early storage season. It is light and fluffy in baking and produces light fries after harvest and shortly thereafter. The Classic Russet has a higher protein content and also has high culinary rating.

Classic Russet is resistant to external and internal tuber defects and is resistant to common scab. Classic Russet also has moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt and dry rot. Weakness include lower specific gravity and some shatter bruise was noted.