La Belle Russet potatoes are a variety known for their russeted skin and excellent culinary qualities.
- Russeted Skin: La Belle Russet potatoes have a rough, netted skin typical of russet varieties.
- Long and Oblong Shape: They are typically long and oblong in shape, with slightly flattened ends.
- Light Brown Skin: The skin color is light brown with russeting.
- Creamy Texture: La Belle Russet potatoes have a creamy texture when cooked, making them excellent for baking, mashing, or frying.
- White Flesh: Inside, they have white flesh.
- Rich Flavor: They are known for their rich, nutty flavor, which enhances various dishes.
- High Dry Matter Content: La Belle Russet potatoes have a high dry matter content, contributing to their fluffy texture when cooked.
- Good Storage Qualities: They store well, maintaining their quality for an extended period