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North AmericaReleased 1995

GoldRush

Russet for fresh market. Smooth oblong tubers, good shape consistency.

At a glance

Origin
USA / North Dakota State (1995)
Region
North America
Released
1995

Best uses

Fresh marketBaking / Roasting

About this variety

Russet for fresh market. Smooth oblong tubers, good shape consistency.

GoldRush is classified as a north america variety released in 1995, primarily used for fresh market, baking / roasting. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.

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Frequently asked questions about GoldRush

What is GoldRush potato?+

GoldRush is a north america potato variety released in 1995 originating from USA / North Dakota State. Russet for fresh market. Smooth oblong tubers, good shape consistency.

What is GoldRush potato best used for?+

GoldRush is best suited to fresh market, baking / roasting. Russet for fresh market. Smooth oblong tubers, good shape consistency.

When was GoldRush released?+

GoldRush was released in 1995. The variety is classified as north america.

Where is GoldRush grown?+

GoldRush is most commonly grown in North America, with original release from USA / North Dakota State. Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.

Sources & methodology

Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.

Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.

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