RUBY CRESCENT

RUBY CRESCENT

RUBY CRESCENT

Potato Variety Information

Variety Name: Ruby CrescentRights Holder | Breeder: ARS (Agricultural Research Service, USDA)Country of Origin: United States United StatesYear of of introduction: 1900

Variety Description

Ruby Crescent is a fingerling potato variety with rose-colored skin and yellow flesh. It has a mild, slightly nutty flavor and is suited for potato salads or roasting.

Characteristics

  • Appearance: Rosy-skinned tubers with moderately dry, yellow flesh. 
  • Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly nutty flavor. 
  • Usage: Especially suited to potato salads or roasting.  
  • Maturity: It is a medium-maturity variety, typically ready for harvest in around 90-100 days. 
  • Yield: The Ruby Crescent produces a moderate yield, but the small size of its tubers often makes it a specialty crop. 
  • Disease Resistance: It shows moderate resistance to common potato diseases but requires regular management to avoid issues like blight or scab.

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