TETON RUSSET

Teton Russet (A0008-1TE), is a cross between Blazer Russet and Classic Russet. The tubers are oblong with moderate russet, good skin and shallow eyes. Teton Russet has a specific gravity of 1.082, is resistant to dry rot but is soft rot and shatter bruise susceptible.  It has a very strong vine that produces 6 to 8 very uniform tubers weighing up to 12 ounces each.

The fry characteristics, meeting McDonald’s set standards for its World Famous Fries, are light in color and consistent in quality. Teton Russet should be handled as gently as possible to minimize bruising and skinning.

It makes great french fries and is an excellent baker. An early fall variety that keeps well. Dormancy length in Teton Russet is approximately 30-40 days and had significantly lower susceptibility to Fusarium dry rot.