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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Russet Potato |
| Scientific name | Solanum tuberosum |
| Family / Genus | Solanaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Potato |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4072 |
| PLU — organic | 94072 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6064 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 18.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Russet Burbank | 55% | The most widely grown russet potato. Long, large, oval shape with russeted skin and white, floury flesh. Excellent for baking, frying (especially french fries), and mashing due to high solids content. |
| Norkotah Russet | 18% | An early-maturing russet, typically shorter and blockier than Burbank with a lighter russet skin. Popular for fresh market due to its attractive appearance and good baking quality. Moderate solids con |
| Ranger Russet | 8% | Developed for both fresh market and processing. Produces high yields of long, blocky tubers with good russeting. Known for good fry color and moderate specific gravity. Good storage potential. |
| Umatilla Russet | 7% | A dual-purpose variety suitable for fresh market and processing. Produces high yields of long, blocky tubers with good russeting. Excellent fry color and high specific gravity, making it desirable for |
| Clearwater Russet | 4% | A newer variety gaining popularity for both fresh market and processing. Known for high yields, good fry color, and lower reducing sugar accumulation during storage, which helps maintain fry quality. |
| Alturas Russet | 3% | A high-yielding russet variety suitable for both fresh market and processing. Produces long, blocky tubers with good russeting and excellent fry color. Good storage potential and moderate resistance t |
| Rio Grande Russet | 2% | An early-to-mid season russet variety, known for its attractive appearance and good baking quality. Primarily grown for the fresh market. Good yields and moderate specific gravity. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 40°F.
- Freezing point: 29°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.3 uL/kg/hr typical (0.1–0.5) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep away from ethylene producers to prevent premature sprouting and maintain dormancy.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with non-odor-producing, low-ethylene commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Relatively stable, slight long-term decline in per capita consumption offset by population growth
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.45 |
| Income elasticity | 0.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Russet | 55% |
| Red | 15% |
| Yellow | 15% |
| White | 10% |
| Specialty | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 3 lb
- 5 lb
- 8 lb
- 10 lb
- 15 lb
- 20 lb
- 50 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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