Russet Sebago is a versatile, mid- to late-maturing potato variety known for its white flesh and russet skin. Bred in 1947 by the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station, it combines good culinary quality with moderate resistance to common diseases, making it suitable for fresh markets and processing alike.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Skin: Russeted (brown, netted texture)
- Flesh: White
- Shape: Oblong to long
- Texture: Medium dry; good for baking and frying
- Eyes: Shallow, well-distributed
- Size: Medium to large tubers
- Culinary Use: Excellent for baking, fries, boiling, and mashing
Disease Resistance:
- Common Scab: Moderately resistant
- Late Blight (foliage & tuber): Moderate to susceptible
- PVY (Potato Virus Y): Moderate resistance
- Early Blight: Moderate
- Blackleg / Soft rot: Slightly susceptible
- Verticillium Wilt: Moderate