Potato Variety - Century Russet

Characteristics Shape: Oblong Skin: Russet Flesh: White Market Use: Fresh Market Early to Medium Maturing

Century Russet is a medium- to late-maturing fresh market potato released in 1993 by Oregon State University. It emerges quickly, produces a medium to large, upright vine and white flowers; has an indeterminate growth habit; moderate, concentrated root system. This cultivar is somewhat resistant to hail damage. Tubers are white fleshed, long to slightly oblong with a light russet skin. Eyes are shallow, numerous and well distributed; medium specific gravity (1.080).