Classic Russet / A95109-1
(PDF)
An alternative for Norkotah
![]() |
Classic Russet has had high fresh merit in Tri-State and Western Regional Potato Variety Trials. Classic Russet is an early-maturing, russeted clone that produces a high percentage of U.S. No. 1 tubers. Its attractive tubers make it very suitable for use by the fresh-pack industry and could also be used as an early processor. Classic Russet is resistant to external and internal tuber defects and is resistant to common scab. Classic Russet also has moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt and dry rot. Weakness include lower specific gravity and some shatter bruise was noted. – An alternative for Norkotah Based on 4 years of evaluations by taste panels, Classic Russet has shown excellent culinary qualities that are comparable to Russet Burbank— the industry standard for culinary quality. |
![]() |
WA Columbia Basin Cultural Management Recommendations for
Classic Russet
Considerations for managing Classic Russet University of Idaho Research and Extension Center Storage
Management of
Classic Russet Agronomy Notes for
Classic Russet
WSU Harvest Considerations for Classic Russet
PVMI Varieties Page ... » |
|
|