Silverton Russet is a high-yielding, medium- to late-maturing russet variety developed for both fresh and processing markets, particularly French fries. It is valued for its long, smooth tubers, excellent fry color from both fresh and stored potatoes, and strong performance across a range of environments.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Shape: Long to oblong
- Skin: Light to medium russeted, smooth texture
- Flesh Color: White to cream
- Eye Depth: Shallow to moderately shallow
- Tuber Size & Uniformity: Large, uniform with good appearance
- Dormancy: Moderate to long (good storability)
- Processing Quality: Excellent fry color from both fresh and cold storage, Low levels of reducing sugars and glycoalkaloids, Ideal for frozen French fry production
Disease and Pest Resistance:
- Common Scab: Moderately resistant
- Potato Virus Y (PVY): Moderately susceptible
- Late Blight (Foliage & Tuber): Moderately susceptible
- Verticillium Wilt: Moderately resistant
- Early Blight: Moderately susceptible
- Blackleg: Moderately resistant
- Tuber Bruising: Good resistance to shatter and pressure bruising
