Mazama Russet is a mid-season maturing russet variety known for its high yield, excellent fry quality, and good disease resistance. It was developed primarily for processing, particularly frozen french fry production, but also performs well in fresh markets.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Long to oblong
- Skin: Russeted, medium texture
- Flesh Color: White
- Size: Medium to large
- Eye Depth: Shallow
- Specific Gravity: Moderate to high (suitable for processing)
- Reducing Sugars: Low
Disease Resistance
- Common Scab: Moderately resistant
- Late Blight: Some resistance
- PVY (Potato Virus Y): Moderate resistance
- Verticillium Wilt: Some resistance
- Fusarium Dry Rot: Moderate resistance
- Soft Rot: Low susceptibility
