| Potato 'Russian blue' | |
|---|---|
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| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Cultivar | Russian blue |
| Origin | Russia |
The Russian blue potato is a deep purple cultivar of potato believed to have originated in Russia.
| Potato 'Russian blue' | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Cultivar | Russian blue |
| Origin | Russia |
The Russian blue potato is a deep purple cultivar of potato believed to have originated in Russia.
The Russian blue potato plant produces medium round and oblong tubers with deep purple insides. [1] It is a late season variety of potato. The plants themselves are large, semi-erect, and produce light blue flowers and dark foliage. [2] [3] [4]
Russian blues are believed to have originated before the 1900s. [2] [5]
Russian blues are rich in anthocyanin, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. [6] The potatoes retain their colour when cooked [7] and have a similar texture to russet potatoes. [3]
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