Gold Rush potato is a high-yielding, disease-resistant variety with a creamy texture and rich flavor, making it an excellent choice for baking, mashing, and fries. It is well-suited for both fresh market use and storage.
- Type: Gold Rush is a russet-skinned potato variety.
- Skin: It has a rough, netted russet skin.
- Flesh: The flesh is white to creamy white.
- Maturity: This is an early to mid-season maturing potato.
- Yield: Gold Rush potatoes typically offer good yields.
- Disease Resistance: They have resistance to common scab and good resistance to hollow heart and second growth.
- Storage: These potatoes store well, maintaining their quality over time.
- Texture: The texture is firm, making it suitable for various cooking methods.
- Flavor: It has a creamy texture and a rich, earthy flavor.
- Uses: Gold Rush is particularly well-suited for baking, mashing, and making fries due to its excellent texture and flavor.