The Coastal Russet potato is a high-yielding, adaptable variety with light brown russeted skin and white flesh. It offers excellent culinary qualities for baking, frying, and mashing, with good storage properties and moderate disease resistance, making it ideal for both fresh market and processing.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oblong to long.
- Skin: Russeted, with a light brown color.
- Flesh: White, ideal for various culinary applications.
- Eyes: Shallow, facilitating easy peeling.
- Size: Medium to large, suitable for both fresh consumption and processing.
- Texture: Firm, making it versatile for different cooking methods.
Resistances
- Common Scab: Moderate resistance, reducing the incidence of this soil-borne disease.
- Late Blight: Moderate resistance, providing protection against this fungal disease affecting leaves and tubers.
- Verticillium Wilt: Some resistance, helping to maintain plant health.
- Early Blight: Moderate resistance, aiding in the protection of foliage.
Sensitivity
- Drought Sensitivity: Moderate; requires consistent irrigation for optimal growth.
- Frost Sensitivity: High; susceptible to frost, requiring careful planning of planting and harvesting times.
- Bruising Sensitivity: Moderate; tubers need careful handling during and after harvest to prevent damage.
- Storage Sensitivity: Low; exhibits good storage qualities, maintaining quality over extended periods.
Quality
- Culinary Quality: Excellent; suitable for baking, frying, and mashing due to its firm texture and white flesh.
- Dry Matter Content: High; contributes to desirable texture and reduced oil absorption during frying.
- Flavor: Mild and appealing, suitable for a variety of dishes.
- Uniformity: Consistent tuber size and shape, ensuring uniform cooking and processing results.
- Shelf Life: Good; maintains quality during storage, making it a reliable choice for growers and processors.
