Russet Burbank
The Russet Burbank variety was developed in 1914 by Lou Sweet, a previous president of the Potato Association of America. Scientist Luther Burbank is credited with the discovery of the original seeds. While Idaho growers have successfully produced many varieties over the years, the Russet Burbank is their greatest commercial success and has established a strong brand equity for the state. It’s a late-maturing variety that requires a 140- to 150-day growing season.
The exterior skin is relatively thin and light brown in color. The exterior shape is oval and slightly flattened, with few shallow eyes. The interior is off-white to ivory and moderately dense.
A distinctive, earthy potato flavor. The high solid (starch) yields a grainy texture and slightly chewy skin. Bakes up dry and fluffy; fries crisp and golden brown.
Fresh, frozen, or dehydrated, this variety is ideal for all preparation styles.
- Arrowhead Potato Company
- Ball Brothers Produce
- Bench Mark Potato Co.
- Blaine Larsen Farms, Inc.
- Circle Valley Produce, LLC
- Driscoll Potatoes, Inc.
- Eagle Eye Produce
- Idaho Fresh Produce, Inc.
- Idaho Select, Inc.
- Kingston Fresh
- Magic Valley Produce, Inc.
- Mart Produce, LLC
- Nonpareil — Idaho Potato Packers
- Pleasant Valley Potato, Inc.
- Potandon Produce, LLC
- Rick Miles Produce Service, Inc.
- Rocky Mountain Produce
- Sun Valley Potato Growers, Inc.
- Sun-Glo of Idaho, Inc.
- SunRiver of Idaho, Inc.
- Gold Emblem Produce / Taylor & Sons, Inc.
- Wada Farms Potatoes
- Walker Produce, Inc.
- Walters Produce, Inc.
- Wilcox, Floyd & Sons, Inc.
- Rigby Produce, Inc.
- Idaho Sunfresh, LLC
- Liberty Gold Potato Company
- GPOD of Idaho
- 20/20 Produce Sales, Inc.
- Garnand Marketing, LLC
- Genesis Organics, LLC
- Rootz Produce LLC
