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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Solanum tuberosum 'Russet' you will need.
*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.
Solanum tuberosum 'Russet'
Potato, Russet
The classic baking potato, also makes the best homemade french fries.
- Classic russet baking potato
- Fluffy interior when baked
- Large tubers with thick skin
- Excellent for baking, frying, or mashing
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 3-10
- Height: 18-36 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 12 in
- Temperature: 35 to 80°f
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Solanum tuberosum 'Russet'
Plant seed pieces in loose, fertile soil and hill plants as stems grow to protect developing tubers from light. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during tuber set. Let vines mature before digging storage potatoes.