Russet Potatoes

Russet potatoes, also known as Idaho potatoes or baking potatoes, are one of the most popular and widely consumed varieties of potatoes. Named for their russeted brown skin and oblong shape, Russets are prized for their fluffy texture, earthy flavor, and versatility in cooking. They have a high starch content and low moisture, making them ideal for baking, frying, mashing, and roasting. Russet potatoes have a light and fluffy texture when cooked, with a mild flavor that pairs well with a variety of seasonings and ingredients. They are commonly used to make classic comfort foods such as baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, French fries, and potato gratin. Russet potatoes are also excellent for thickening soups and stews due to their natural starch content.

In Season: Aug-Nov● in season now

Where to buy fresh Russet Potatoes near you

Healthy Harvest Farm

Bellefonte

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Rottkamp Farms Inc.

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Cooking with Russet potatoes allows you to enjoy their fluffy texture and rich flavor. Here's a guide on how to prepare and cook Russet potatoes:

Recipes for Russet Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes

5 Ingredients

Cook time: 1 hour 10 mins

Josh M

Shepherd's Pie

20 Ingredients

Cook time: 1 hour 45 mins

Ted Amberman

Crispy Crunchy Air Fryer French Fries

4 Ingredients

Cook time: N/A

Marina Key

Zuppa Soup

10 Ingredients

Cook time: N/A

Rachel

Where to find locally grown Russet Potatoes

Healthy Harvest Farm

Bellefonte

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Rottkamp Farms Inc.

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Har-Lo Farms

Butler

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Harvest View Farm and Market

Butler

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Jacoby Gardens

Dillsburg

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Lone Oak Farm

Marion Center

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

DanLynn Organic Farms

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Culver Family Farms

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Laurel Vista Farms

Somerset

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Rea Farms

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

The Good Farm

Germansville

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Savoie Organic Farm

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Dickinson College Farm

Boiling Springs

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

The Heirloom Farmer

Port Matilda

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

River Road Produce & Garden Center

Marietta

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Good Keeper Farm

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Wooden Hill Farms

Duncannon

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Twin Pines Farm

York

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Horn Farm Center

York

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Krape Farm

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Brenckle's Organic Farm & Greenhouse

Zelienople

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Duda's Farm Inc

Brownsville

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Five Points Farm Market and Greenhouse

York Springs

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Green"er" Acres Farm

Claysburg

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Buckland Farm

Clearville

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Grim's Orchard & Family Farms

Breinigsville

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Strawberry Acres

Coplay

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Red Earth Farm

Kempton

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Shady Brook Farm

Yardley

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Windy Springs Farm

Quakertown

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

The Milk House Farm Market

Newtown

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Anchor Run CSA

Wrightstown

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Blooming Glen Farm

Perkasie

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Green Zameen Farm

Perkasie

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Love Grows CSA

Feasterville

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Forge Hill Farms

Downingtown

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Verified

Inverbrook Farm

West Grove

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Heaven on Earth Acres

Lincoln University

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Country Creek Produce Farm

Chambersburg

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Bending Bridge Farm

Fort Loudon

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Goose Lane Egg Farm

Sinking Spring

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Eckerton Hill Farm

Fleetwood

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Broad Wing Farm

Morgantown

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Taproot Farm

Shoemakersville

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Potter's Farm

Pine Grove

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Grateful Acres Farm

Orwigsburg

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Steins Farm

Orwigsburg

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Red Hill Harvest

Pitman

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Anderson Farms

Friedensburg

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Old Hook Farm

Emerson

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Reed’s Organic Farm & Animal Sanctuary

Egg Harbor Township

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Cabbage Throw Farm

Asbury

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Ramblin' Sol Farm

Cream Ridge

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Rolling Hills Farm

Ringoes

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Enlightened Farms

Egg Harbor City

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Butterhof's Shady Brook Farm

Egg Harbor City

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Rea's Farm Market

Cape May

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

Glossy Fruit Farms

Grows Potatoes (varieties may include Russet Potatoes)

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