Russet Rural is a historic American potato variety introduced in 1903, known for its netted russet skin and floury texture. Though largely replaced by modern cultivars, it played a key role in the development of varieties like Russet Burbank. Best suited for baking and mashing, it offers good storage and moderate yield but has limited disease resistance by today’s standards.
Tuber Characteristics
- Skin: Brown, netted russet
- Flesh: White to pale cream
- Shape: Oblong to long
- Size: Medium to large
- Texture: Mealy (floury)
- Eyes: Shallow
- Dry Matter: Moderate to high
Disease Resistance
- Late Blight: Low
- Early Blight: Moderate
- Common Scab: Low to moderate
- Potato Virus Y (PVY): Low
- Fusarium Dry Rot: Susceptible
- Storage Rots: Moderate