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POTATO TYPES
Russets
An oblong or round shaped tuber with russeted skin, and white flesh. These are generally a fresh market potato and are excellent for baking and frying. These varieties tend to carry a higher specific gravity.
Reds
These varieties have an attractive, pink-red skin and white flesh. They are a multi-purpose fresh potato whose most popular uses are for mashing and potato salads. They carry a medium specific gravity and a higher moisture content.
Yellow
These varieties are round or slightly oval in shape, with yellow skin and flesh. They are a multi-purpose fresh potato with medium specific gravity and a high moisture content. Most popular uses are boiling, baking and frying.
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