Russet Sebago Potatoes This page first published: Apr 16, 2005 · Updated: May 18, 2018 · by CooksInfo. Copyright © 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Russet Sebago Potatoes have russetted skin. They are marketed as all-purpose. History Notes Russet Sebago Potatoes were developed at the University of Wisconsin. Released 1947. One parent was Sebago potatoes.