Varieties

Contact for license agreements:
Texas A&M Innovation Office: Janie Hurley, jhurley@tamus.edu, Phone: (979) 246-0479

Recent and Upcoming Releases:

Vanguard Russet (TX08352-5Ru)

‘Vanguard Russet’ is a fresh market russet potato with uniform, oblong, blocky tubers and with low incidence of internal and external defects. It has high yield of marketable tubers and wide adaptability. Vine size and growth habit of ‘Vanguard Russet’ are medium and semi-erect, and it matures midseason. It was selected based on its tuber type, shape, and skin characteristics. The name “Vanguard” means ‘front guard’ or ‘leading the way’. Heat tolerant. Long dormancy.

Reveille Russet (ATX91137-1Ru)

This attractive, early-maturing russet potato variety was selected for it’s wide adaptability including Texas and many other regions in the United States. Selection was targeted to tolerance of drastic weather conditions, taste, appearance and high marketable-count tubers. Heat tolerant. Long dormancy.

Texas Russet Norkotah Strains (112, 223, 278, 296)

TX Russet Norkotah strains 112 and 278 have finished the PVP period. Only strain 296 is under PVP. The strains were selected for adaptations to the Texas environment. Selection was targeted at superior vine strength, Verticillium tolerance, and yield potential.

TX1523-1Ru/Y (Sierra Gold™)

A yellow-fleshed russet variety selected for specialty market appeal. Early maturity. Gourmet. Heat tolerant. It was an exclusive release for several years, but it is now available to other interested parties.

ATTX961014-1R/Y (Sierra Rose™)

A yellow-fleshed red-skin variety selected for specialty markets. It was an exclusive release for several years, but it is now available to other interested parties.