Potato 'Russet'

Solanum tuberosum

How to grow Potato 'Russet'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Russet is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Russet needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Russet from seed

Sow 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Russet about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Russet

Russet is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Russet

Other Names for Potato 'Russet'

Russet Burbank, Netted Gem