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Because everyone loves the taste of nutrient-rich potatoes,
it's easy to prepare a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner that both adults and kids will love.
Potatoes are full of energy providing carbohydrates and they have zero fat.
Classified as a vegetable, potatoes help contribute to the minimum goal of five
fruits and vegetables per day, which is recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Food Guide Pyramid.
The National Cancer Institute recommends increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables to
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Out of the hundred's of potato varieties
we selected the following five to grow and harvest
Russett Burbank
This is a late maturing variety that requires a 140 to 150 day growing season to produce
maximum yields and quality. Yields are moderately high and tubers are large, long and
cylindrical or slightly flattened with russeted skin and white flesh. The Russet Burbank
is the standard for excellent baking and processing quality.
Green Mountains
One of the oldest varieties. This is a late maturing with high yields. Tubers are oblong
and flattened with blunt ends. The skin is buff, often netted, with white flesh with the eyes set medium deep.
They are excellent for boiling and baking.
Norwis
This is a medium to late maturing variety with blocky to oval and slightly flattened tubers with smooth white to tan skin color.
Fresh color is a pale yellow to cream color and has a high yield potential. The Norwis was initially
developed as a potato chip variety but does very well in the fresh market too. It is an excellent
baker and boils well.
Dark Red Norland
The Dark Red Norland is a widely adapted, early maturing variety. Tubers are excellent for boiling
and frying. The oblong shape of the tuber is smooth, flattened, and medium red in color with a white flesh.
Old Blue
This oblong variety has a skin and flesh color of purple. It is good for boiling, baking and
adding color to your favorite potato dishes and salads.
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