Red Magic is a late-maturing potato variety developed by Cornell University, featuring a striking red skin and cream-colored flesh. It has an upright plant habit and medium-sized dark green leaves with purple-red (anthocyanin) coloration. The tubers are short oval in shape with shallow to medium-depth eyes, making them appealing for fresh market and culinary uses.
Key Characteristics:
- Lightsprout: Medium to large size, narrow cylindrical shape with many root tips and medium to long lateral shoots
- Plant: Upright growth habit, late maturity
- Stem: High extent of anthocyanin (purple-red) coloration along entire length
- Leaf: Medium size, dark green with medium to strong anthocyanin coloration on midrib (upper side)
- Tuber: Short oval to oval shape, red skin, cream-colored flesh
- Tuber Eyes: Shallow to medium depth
