Potatoes Reveille Russet Seed

Variety: Reveille Russet

Size: Medium to Large

Shape: Uniform, oblong to slightly blocky

Season Harvest Time (Early, Mid or Late): Early to Mid

Skin Colour: Tan to light brown with a slightly russeted texture

Flesh Colour: White

Maturity Time: Approximately 95–105 days after planting

Storage Rating: Excellent -stores well long-term in cool, dark conditions

Disease Resistance: Good resistance to common scab and moderate resistance to early blight; however, slightly susceptible to late blight without protection

Cooking Uses: Excellent for baking, mashing, roasting, and French fries; holds shape well when cooked

Flavour Profile: Light, fluffy texture with a mild, classic potato flavour - perfect for comfort foods

Planting Instructions: Plant in mid to late May when soil reaches 7°C, spacing seed pieces 10–12 inches apart in rows 30–36 inches apart, 4–6 inches deep with eyes facing up.

Growing Instructions: Hill soil around plants at 15–20 cm tall, water regularly, mulch to conserve moisture, and monitor for pests; avoid heavy nitrogen fertilizing.

When To Harvest: Harvest for fresh eating when plants flower, or for storage once vines yellow and die; cure potatoes in a cool, dark, ventilated area before storing.