Century Russet are oblong potatoes with russetted tan-coloured skin, and white flesh.
These are somewhat waxy potatoes.
Meant for consumer table use. Not good for commercial use in making potato chips (aka crisps in the UK) or French Fries (aka chips in the UK.)
Late harvest.
History Notes
Century Russet Potatoes were developed by a J.J. Pavek for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from a cross between two potatoes referred to as “A6789-7” and “A6680-5.”
During development, the potato was referred to as “A74212-1.”
Released 1995.