Tri-State Potato Variety Program Releases Three New Potatoes for 2009 Growing Season

Potato Variety Management Institute: Logo and some of the developed potato varieties (image updated 2016)

March 10, 2009

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News Release PVMI

When potato producers plant their seed this spring, they’ll have three new varieties to choose from:

Alpine Russet

Alpine Russet, a very high-yielding, medium- to late-maturing processing potato that has a natural dormancy rivaling Russet Burbank. It can be stored as long as Russet Burbank while producing lighter-colored fries.

Classic Russet

Classic Russet, an early- to medium-maturing, good-looking and great-tasting variety that exceeds Russet Burbank in protein content by 32 percent and that can compete with Russet Norkotah for early harvest yields. It can be sold into freshpack markets or processed right out of the field or during the early storage season.

Clearwater Russet

Clearwater Russet, an exceptionally attractive, mid- to full-season potato for both freshpack and processing that offers 38 percent more protein than Russet Burbank and excellent fry color out of storage.