Sage Russet is a medium-early maturing variety producing long, somewhat flattened tubers with medium russeting. It offers high yield with U.S. No. 1 yields. Its fry color is lighter and internal defects are minimal.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Long, somewhat flattened tubers
- Skin: Medium russeted
- Flesh Color: White
- Size: Medium to large
- Eye Depth: Shallow
- Specific Gravity: Moderate
- Internal Defects: Minimal
Disease Resistance & Pest Tolerance
- Fusarium: Susceptible
- Metribuzin: Moderately resistant
- Shatter Bruise: Highly susceptible
- Environmental Influence: Tuber shape and fry recovery affected by growing conditions
