Silverton Russet Potatoes are oblong, with russet skin and white flesh.
They are halfway between waxy and floury.
They are marketed for both general table use and the processing market.
History Notes
Silverton Russet Potatoes were developed in Aberdeen, Idaho by Joseph J. Pavek for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Colorado State University and the University of Idaho. It was a cross between two potatoes referred to as “A76147-2” and “A7875-5.”
During development, the potato was referred to as “AC83064-6.”
Released 1999.